March Break Getaways For Every Budget CONTEST POST

Mar 2, 2017 | 7:51 AM

March Break is coming upon us very quickly and many of us are feeling a need for a vacation! With this weather we’ve been having who needs any excuse to take some time away, and you definitely don’t need to be a springbreaker to want to head out of town. Of course time with family is always important to foster and “it’s the perfect time for families to dedicate some time to just playing outside,” says Kirby Brown, Sea to Sky Gondola General Manager.

According to the Huffington Post, a 2013 CIBC poll indicated that about 12 per cent of Canadians are planning a vacation in March. I can bet the other 88 percent are certainly wishing they were. And really, after one of the toughest winters on record, don’t you feel that you deserve a break? Think of it as a necessary perk that will keep you sane until spring decides to actually make an appearance.

Of course sun destinations are top of mind when it comes to booking a vacation, but there are a few fun-filled staycations or weekend getaways close to home that you can take, that will provide the same added benefits to your wellbeing. Research shows that the health and wellness benefits post-vacation are significant showing lower blood pressure, decreased cortisol levels affecting stress and better quality of sleep too!

If that’s not enough for your employer to give you the OK for some R&R, then according to the Huffington Post, staffers fresh from a vacay show higher levels of productivity. It’s worth a shot, don’t you think? If not, keep in mind that 29 per cent of Canadians have called in “sick” with the vacation “flu” at some point in time.

So, for all you would-be holidayers, here are a few suggestions on where you should spend your invaluable time over March Break whether you have $500, $1000 or $2000 (and most can increase or decrease, depending on length of stay and meals out):

1. Varadero, Cuba

Where: Villa Tortuga, 3 star (Hotel Room)

When: March 20

Price: $899 + 332 tax

2. Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Where: Hotel Cayo Santa Maria, 4 Star (Junior Suite Garden View)

When: March 20

Price: $1059 + 332 tax

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3. Squamish, BC

Where: Unplug the kids and unlock outdoor adventure over Spring Break at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC by saying a simple phrase at the ticket window, “Secret Spring Break.”

When: Monday to Friday, March 13 to March 31, up to three children 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can ride the Sea to Sky Gondola for free.

Price: Family Pass $99.95

Learn more: https://www.seatoskygondola.com.

4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – Ski and Stay

What: Get your sixth night of lodging and sixth day of skiing for free when you book a minimum six night stay at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

– Special offers are subject to availability, and prices vary based on seasonality

– Blackout dates and other restrictions apply

When: Offer is available until April 17th, 2017

Price: starts at $1193.99 and goes up to $2300.00 depending on the resort that you’re staying at!

Kicking Horse Lodging

What: Stay two nights and ski for free with Kicking Horse Lodging. Deal includes two one-day adult lift tickets!

Where: Offer available at the Glacier Mountaineer Lodge and the Palliser Lodge through Kicking Horse Lodging.

Price: $169.00 a night

– Visit www.tourismgolden.com or call 1.877.754.5468 for more details

March Break Giveaway

We want to give YOU the chance to WIN a Family Day Pass for the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC valued at $99.95.

To ENTER: Tell us why you need to getaway with your family this March Break in the comments below for your chance to WIN!!!

Good luck and have a great March Break everyone!!

Natalie xx

**Contest Rules & Regulations**

The winner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations outlined here http://www.jrfm.com/contestrules/ for pick up at #300-1401 West 8^th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1C9. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

All prizes must be claimed within 60 days at the offices of CJJR-FM and are non-transferable. After 60 days, prize becomes the property of CJJR-FM, to do with as it may determine, including awarding it to another contestant, and CJJR-FM shall be released and discharged from any liability or responsibility in this regard.

Only ONE member of the household will be eligible to qualify or win in any single Contest.

By entering the Contest, all persons are deemed to have read and to have accepted these rules and regulations.

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March Break Getaways For Every Budget ***CONTEST POST***

March Break Getaways For Every Budget CONTEST POST