As we head into the height of the 2010 Holiday Season, we wanted to wish you all the best of the season and the coming new year. Winter is a fantastic time to visit Canada, and the Vancouver region of British Columbia is alive with holiday parties galore, non-stop nightclub action, incredible shopping, scrumptious dining, balmy seasonal temperatures in our cities, and mounds of fresh snow in the nearby mountains.

More than any other time of year, great shopping values are in abundance, and online shopping has made it so that we can shop anytime of day or night, helping us get the gift giving part of the season under control. Whether you plan to order online, or just browse to get some good ideas before heading out, we have links to a great selection of businesses that offer both online and in-store shopping. Check out our Shopping pages for some of the hottest stuff in town: http://www.gayvan.com/services/shopping.html .

Gift certificates are another great option at this time of year, and having just received one for one of our favourite restaurants in Victoria, reminded us that this is a great gift to give or receive. Check out our Dining pages for restaurants in Vancouver, our Victoria page for more of our favourites, and our new online Travel Directory for options in Whistler, the Thompson Okanagan region, other parts of BC, Seattle and more:

A few other gift ideas that come to mind are hotel stays, spa packages, ski holidays, get-a-ways to Victoria, or a trip to one of the fab resorts in the Thompson Okanagan. Quick Shuttle tickets to Seattle, New Year's Eve event tickets, or advance passes for WinterPride in Whistler are always welcome surprises. Or why not just treat yourself to a relaxing getaway during the holidays. Easy access to all this and a lot more is available via our main website: www.gayvan.com

On the entertainment scene, our club and event organizers are preparing a multitude of parties and special events, theatres are in full swing, ballet companies are performing seasonal specialities, making right now a good time to map out schedules and explore options for the festivities ahead. To get details on the latest, and links to buy tickets visit: http://www.gayvan.com/whats-on2.html

We invite you to also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube, or feel free to visit our Gayvan Blog on a regular basis, to get updates and links to the latest events of interest.

Happy Holidays!