The saying ''skis, boots, polls, hats, goggles, gloves'' helps skiers assure they have packed everything needed for a day on the mountain. We are here to remind you that pre-season planning can save you bundles on lift tickets, flights, and hotel reservations (view ski deals). Start planning your vacation to that winter wonderland now, as top ski resorts are starting to open at the end of November.

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The next time you happen to be looking for ultra-private hotel accommodations in Vancouver, consider checking into a suite at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, where the most luxurious suites offer celeb-friendly amenities such as private butler service, security guards, jacuzzi tubs and private elevator access directly to a gated parking garage.

Of course, you'll probably have to wait for Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to clear out, as the rumored couple is reportedly taking up quite a few rooms at the hotel these days.

What property boasts the title tallest hotel in Canada? Since its soft-opening in late May 2009, the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview Tower has laid claim to that particular honor.

Rising the equivalent of five football fields in height above the iconic falls, the new 53-floor tower houses 1,000 rooms and suites attached to the Fallsview Casino Resort.

From rustic cabins to luxurious canvas-sided suites, hotels with tented accommodations bridge the gap between solid walls and wilderness. For travelers, they mean getting close to nature, but leaving the sleeping bags at home.

While some of the world's most famous spots for tented travel tackle luxury in a way that rivals the amenities and services of top hotels, others are relaxed and relatively affordable lodging options in beautiful locations such as Yosemite National Park and Bermuda.

Vancouver was recently tapped as the best city for business travelers by the Economist magazine's Economist Intelligence Unit, reports the Gulliver blog. And that's not all. This year apparently marks the third year in a row the city has been honored with the title, which puts it at the top of the 136-city list.