Title: Villa Alpen - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Alpen Ski lodge with ski-in/ski-out access and area shuttle service ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/f076950a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/106655b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/b2cc63d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/e2963e44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/3e7b9cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Villa Alpen, at the base of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, welcomes guests with an indoor public bath and playground. Skiers enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, free ski shuttle, and equipment rentals. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and laundry facilities for winter sports enthusiasts. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 8 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/da6cbe8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Daily housekeeping Desk - 191 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon ![Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/867555ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Down duvet Daily housekeeping Desk - 256 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ![Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/4b2585aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Daily housekeeping Desk - 256 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge offering ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle, and ski equipment rentals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking and extended parking - A free area shuttle, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk - A computer station, multilingual staff, and an elevator Room features All guestrooms at Villa Alpen feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free area shuttle - Free ski shuttle - Free extended parking on site - Free RV/bus/truck parking on site - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - Playground - Ski equipment rentals - Ski storage - Ski-in/ski-out access - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Free area shuttle - Laundry facilities - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station - Meeting room ### Spa - Public indoor bath (no minerals) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Handrails in hallways - Stair-free path to entrance - Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchairs on site ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private or shared bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Vegetarian dinner options are available for guests booked in Half Board rate plans. Additional fees of JPY 1,200 apply for vegetarian options and guests must contact the property 2 weeks prior to arrival to request this dinner. This property is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free diets. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Villa Alpen Villa Alpen Hotel Villa Alpen Hotel Yamanouchi Villa Alpen Yamanouchi Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi Villa Alpen Lodge Villa Alpen Lodge Villa Alpen Yamanouchi Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Alpen pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Villa Alpen? > Self parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Alpen? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Villa Alpen? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Villa Alpen located? > Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out lodge in Shiga Highlands is within a 5-minute walk of Maruike Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area and close to winter sports such as skiing lessons and snowshoeing. Shiga Kogen Ski Area is steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Alpen Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica Feb 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Sun Valley Shiga Kogen In the middle of extraordinary mountains, a ski-in hotel . All the staff speaks English and a bit of French.Everybody was super kind and nice. ##### Veronica Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Khloe Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Villa Alpen was like a home away from home. A lovely welcoming family run older traditional hotel. The hosts could not do enough to help through out our stay. Meals were wonderful and plentiful. The cosy fire place where guests gather and relax in the evenings is wonderful place to meet fellow guests and share stories. ##### Khloe Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Jan 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Everything needed for a ski holiday in one spot Convenient base from which to explore the various ski resorts of Shiga Kogen. Sun Valley is one of the first areas you approach from Nagano, so arrival by bus from Nagano station was quick and easy (a 3+- min walk from the stop on the highway.). Sun Valley's chairlift is right outside the front door, from there we were able to piece together the chair/gondola lifts to make it to all the other resorts too (1.75 hrs skiing & lifts to Okushiga Kogen.) Communal bath was a highlight, indoor only but with big windows overlooking the forest outside. Loved their bar/breakfast area when open, and the dinners we had each night were great - Japanese style with a variety of foods even picky eaters looked satisfied. Thanks to the Captain and entire staff for making us feel well taken care of :-). ##### Lisa Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### luke Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My stay was amazing, our host made a point to ask how the day went and what plans we had to see if he could help in anyway! Great location for getting in some laps at the ski resort ##### luke Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was lovely and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. They dinner and breakfast for half-biard was excellent. ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### asia Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff at villa alpen. Food was excellent and Onsen was hot. Easy access to sun valley and a quick couple chairlifts and traverses to the other hills. 30 seconds to chairlift and 2 minute walk to the free ski bus. ##### asia Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay with great staff, onsen and food. No other options for food locally ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly fun ski lodge Great fun hotel. The Captain who owns the place is an 80 year old Japanese Olympic ski racer and full of interesting stories and enthusiasm for skiing and the mountains. His son Ken is also a good and enthusiastic skier. Everyone speaks great english. Dinner was excellent and included the best fried chicken my 12 year old son has EVER had. Breakfast good too. There is a pleasant bar on site open until 10 pm. The hotel is genuine ski in ski out and about 15s ski to the lift. My kids borrowed sledges for free too. There is a ski rental downstairs run by the same family which we didnt use but others said was great. ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort The family running this are the most pleasant and helpful I have found in Japan. Further the staff all speak English well. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The family that runs Villa Alpen is wonderful and make you feel right at home. The onsen was amazing and perfect for post-powder day rehab of the muscles! It is a simple, older property (as many are throughout the region) but very well kept. Like a lot of Shiga Kogen villages, there is no (or limited) resaurant options, especially for dinner Thus recommend going with with hotel provided breakfast and lunch. If you plan to use shuttle service between villages, pay close attention to the schedule as last one runs around 6:30pm (depending where you are) and there are no taxis. The skiing was top notch at Yakebitai and Osokogen. Helped that they got a ton of snow when i arrived ; ) Was very hard to leave and miss another poweder day after 1 foot fell the morning I left. : ( Highly recommend staying a few days minimum and explore all the ski areas. ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoko Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 落ち着いた癒される宿です 到着から出発まで、宿の方の温かいおもてなしの気持ちが伝わり、ゆったりと落ち着いて過ごせました。建物は古いですが、その古さが落ち着きあり癒される素敵な空間になってます。綺麗に清掃されてあり清潔です。 料理も手作りで程よく美味しくいただきました。 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EC5C8DC33322DD93F3E29DBD6D9D0666F81ED25A1697083987348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/112E57021B9EF9D99BA72ED916C8B49A8BE3447F1697083982390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/665DAB914D714ED7F2A5D6316E5716EB3AB3532E1697083984103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/25724469344D180D4BAAFB62392391FE11CD97881697083979114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yoko Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommended We stayed for 5 nights and we ski out using the sun valley chairlift just outside the hotel. Captain, Ken and the staff are very friendly and willing to help. The food is great and there is a very relaxing bar area as well. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility. ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quel accueil ! Un hôtel familial, vous serez reçus comme des rois par le “Captain”, sa famille et son staff ... Toujours prêts à vous rendre service, l’équipe vous fera vous sentir comme à la maison. La situation aux pieds des pistes et à côté des arrêts de bus est idéal. ありがとう (ございます) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Out of the extraordinary One of the most family-kind-of experiences! fantastic service, friendly staff, great food, and great facilities - only 50 meter to the ski lift ##### Johnny Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fitty, Hong Kong Feb 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### just beside Sun Valley Chair Lift Very warm and tidy hotel, Captain, Ken and the family members are all very nice and they are all very good ski instructors, very warm and good to stay. ##### Fitty Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### fitty, Hong Kong Jan 14, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### The hotel just beside sun valley chair lift We have a very good time while staying at this hotel, this is a family run hotel and Captain and Ken are both ski expert. They just like our friends and family and we have a very good time here. Hotel room not new but very clean and the breadfast and dinner are good too. ##### fitty Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Ripman , Hong Kong Dec 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A recommendable hotel Villa Alpen is located in Sun Valley area, the most West-end of the Shiga Kogen skiing fields, connected to other fields by charge-free shuttle busses. There are a number of selling points for Villa Alpen, 1)it is a small but cosy place, a family running hotel. Captain Nobody Okazawa sang, the owner, his wife and son, Ken, are all very kind and helpful person. You will feel very comfortable with them. 2) you can rent any skiing or snow boarding equipment from the hotel but without caring for rental and storage troubles. 3) about 50 meters to a Monkey Swing from the hotel, very convenient to get start a fun. 4) even the room site is not space as expected but a tatami area is very suitable for a family living. 5)with a build-in onsen(hot spring), very convenient and comfortable for a recovery day-activity-after. 6)and, we would like to say many thanks to Ken for him always try to help us in traffic arrangements and fields instructions. Totally, a very good memory to us when a week vacation there. ##### Ripman Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Warm retreat in sun valley shiga kogen Well worn but comfortable lodge. Some may find facility not modern but it actually has its own atmosphere which is centred around the warmth of the family and staff that run villa alpen. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 2, 2017 Liked: Staff & service #### Location We stayed in a family room for 5 nights, the room is ok need to update. Great location for skiing, plenty snow and we hired our ski gears at the Alpen, professionally fitted, very friendly staff & helpful. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hanne Lodberg, Danmark Jan 23, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Helt fantastisk service Hotelservice topkvalitet. Ejeren også kaldet Captain er hel utrolig hjælpsom, han gør alt for, at sine gæster føler sig godt tilpas. Taler engelsk og er behjælpelig med ture i området. Vi følte os meget velkommen. Vi var ikke kommet for at stå på ski. Vi lejede ski sko og gik skønne ture og besøgte abe parken. Ellers Suveræn ski sport sted. Herlig Onsen på hotellet, hyggelig bar og dejlig mad. At hotellet var lidt slidt havde kun sin charme, alt det andet får top karakter. ##### Hanne Lodberg ### 6/10 Okay #### PearlF, Singapore Jan 6, 2014 Liked: Staff & service #### Close to great ski slopes It's a family owned hotel so service is very personalised and friendly. They helped us to arrange for taxi pick-up from Narita airport to ski lodge, gave us guidance on bus schedules and monkey park operating hours etc. Real ski-in/ski-out resort and we managed to get english speaking ski-instructors. Breakfast spread is simple but adequate and dinner is good. We stayed in the family room so it was basic but comfortable considering we had to sleep on futons. The room had great view of the ski slopes and surrounding mountains. Only wish that the rooms had internet connection. Wi-fi connection in the public area was poor. ##### PearlF ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun, Australia Apr 12, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Close to lifts Was an excellent location to lifts and bus stops staff where very helpful and friendly and the Captain is a really good host! ##### Shaun ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 14, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Hotel Great hotel. Family Atmosphere. Not flash or fancy but very servicable. Staff were fantastic! Very friendly and helpful. Hotel in great location right next to lift. Quiet location ideal for families. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Feb 28, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I loved the small village that Villa Alpen was in! The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly and for an old hotel/lodge it was in pretty good shape. I was in a room with no shower which I can't recall being made aware of at the time of booking, but that wasn't a big deal. I pretty much used it as an overnight stay to visit the snow monkeys but wouldn't hesitate in going back for a ski trip! ##### Michael ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Syracuse](https://www.expedia.ca/Syracuse-Hotels.d601764.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Tangalooma Island Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Tangalooma-Island-Resort.h2254989.Hotel-Information) > > [Marmot Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Jasper-Hotels-Marmot-Lodge.h28260.Hotel-Information) > > [Ventus at Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Ventus-At-Marina-El-Cid-Spa-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h20262777.Hotel-Information) > > [The Drake Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-The-Drake-Hotel.h27718565.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites VA Beach Oceanfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Virginia-Beach-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Va-Beach-Oceanfront.h5632.Hotel-Information) > > [An Yang House](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-An-Yang-House.h33387243.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Club Punta Arena Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Costa-Club-Punta-Arena-Hotel.h425287.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels.d500187.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Yellowknife](https://www.expedia.ca/Yellowknife-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Yellowknife.h855269.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Europe](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Europe-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6022967-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Cabin Rentals Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Ontario-Cabins.d11178-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ### Flights > [Flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pit/dtw/pittsburgh-to-detroit) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bhx/yyz/birmingham-to-toronto) > > [Cathay Pacific Toronto (YYZ) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/cathay-pacific-from-pearson-intl-to-hong-kong-intl/cx/yyz/hkg) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Bratislava (BTS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/bts/calgary-to-bratislava) > > [flights from portland intl jetport airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/pwm/flights-from-portland-intl-jetport-airport) > > [flights from jean lesage intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yqb/flights-from-jean-lesage-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Fort St. James](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/6223451/flights-from-fort-st-james) > > [Flights from Wabush (YWK) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywk/yeg/wabush-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yvr/calgary-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/las/vancouver-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yeg/calgary-to-edmonton) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Vernon](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vernon.d10619.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Lamai Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Lamai-Beach-Koh-Samui.d6050552.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Espace Mosaik](https://www.expedia.ca/Espace-Mosaik-Lac-Brome.d553248621562270203.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Rhineland-Palatinate](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhineland-Palatinate.dx6049387)