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ms Eurodam Sail-Away November 8, 2015

Boytjie

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I would love to stay at the Pan Pacific but I just can't justify (to myself) the cost since I travel solo. It would have to have a lift (with all my luggage and bad knees) and be within a couple of blocks of restaurants. I would like to spend under US$300 for the two nights.

 

Scrapnana,

 

For what my opinion is worth, in the past, I have stayed at either the Pan Pacific or the Fairmont Waterfront when in Vancouver. Since we had a day to visit the city again when I was on Satendam in September, I went into the downtown area (huffing and puffing up the hill from Canada Place) and found it to be very interesting to visit; never had spent any time in that part of Vancouver. Maybe a hotel in that area, i.e. Hotel Georgia and Hotel Vancouver appeared to be "classics". If you have not visited the city before, getting a hotel near/or the Hop On/Off Bus route is something I would strongly recommend. I hope this helps.

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It's boat show parking. Sorry. I didn't see the post yesterday.

 

Do you know what used to be in that lot? Was something torn down? That's south of the 17th St bridge, correct?[/color][/size][/font]

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It's boat show parking. Sorry. I didn't see the post yesterday.[/quote FONT=Comic Sans MS]

 

Do you know what used to be in that lot? Was something torn down? That's south of the 17th St bridge, correct?[/font]

It used to be a Best Western. It closed in 2005, I think. There was supposed to be a new hotel or combination residential commercial building built there, but it's been a vacant lot ever since. Granted, it's a waterfront vacant lot, with dock space.

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What is that other horn that was sounding numerous times before and after the Love Boat? Heard it (or something similar) yesterday. Somebody in the condos have a ship horn????

Yes, someone has a portable horn set up. It's more of a truck horn.

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Scrapnana,

 

For what my opinion is worth, in the past, I have stayed at either the Pan Pacific or the Fairmont Waterfront when in Vancouver. Since we had a day to visit the city again when I was on Satendam in September, I went into the downtown area (huffing and puffing up the hill from Canada Place) and found it to be very interesting to visit; never had spent any time in that part of Vancouver. Maybe a hotel in that area, i.e. Hotel Georgia and Hotel Vancouver appeared to be "classics". If you have not visited the city before, getting a hotel near/or the Hop On/Off Bus route is something I would strongly recommend. I hope this helps.

 

Thanks, I'll put those hotels on my list. I did the hop-on, hop-off bus this year and will likely do it again next year. I enjoy the commentary and convenience.

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Oh My! That was exciting for me.. DH could not believe how big she was.. We'll probably get lost on her:)..

 

Will wave to you all a week from now..

 

Hope those on board today have a wonderful cruise!:):)

 

Now I should get busy & finish my packing lists..

 

Be sure to let us know where you will be standing and color of clothing so we can wave back!

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It used to be a Best Western. It closed in 2005, I think. There was supposed to be a new hotel or combination residential commercial building built there, but it's been a vacant lot ever since. Granted, it's a waterfront vacant lot, with dock space.

 

 

 

Thanks for that piece of tidbit:)

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