Delta Whistler Village Suites

Even the pain felt good

As I lay in a hot bath enjoying the aches in my legs and back, I felt like I was home. What a wonderful haven we had found at Delta Whistler Village Suites.

We had a week here before traveling on and this was to be my first trip skiing outside of Australia. I had done my research and Delta looked like it was on the money; a one bedroom suite with separate lounge, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen/dining with washing machine and dryer, right on the mountain. But we were in for a surprise. The quality and size of our suite exceeded our expectations: crisp sheets on a massive bed, full size bath, large lounge and gorgeous views over the village. The service was excellent too, laid back with no fussy formalities. It seemed like the whole place was run by young people and they did a great job.

A ten-minute walk each morning (or less on the shuttle) and we were on the slopes; meeting the locals, enjoying the amazing runs and awesome views. I could ski longer, harder, faster knowing I would be nursing my aching muscles back at Delta – I felt like a rockstar!

Whistler Blackcomb - something for everyone

While Whistler has always been one of those must-do destinations, we were surprised by the wonderfully friendly people, village atmosphere, and the awesome amenities at Delta Apartments. Nothing is better than a dip in the outdoor pool and a spa after a day on the slopes, finished off with a drink at one of the many apres ski bars and a spot of shopping! It seemed that every shop or bar had at least one Aussie working there, and the prices were on par with what you would expect in Australia or New Zealand.  And the buzz around the 2010 Winter Olympics gave the atmosphere an extra edge. The new Peak to Peak gondola is a must, and opens up the terrain options, as it takes only 11 minutes to get from one mountain to the other. All in all, a perfect place to forget about the real world and immerse yourself in the ski scene.