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ISLAND LIFE

APRIL 24TH, 2008

ISLAND LIFE

In less than an hour for less than $50, you can be transported from downtown desk to oceanfront deck at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa on Vancouver Island. The only question left is which weekend to go.

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Notice the stunning Sea Shepherd artwork in the lobby on your way out to stroll the seawall and charming little town, Sidney-by-the-Sea. Then settle back on your sunny deck with that first edition of Lady Chatterly's Lover you scored (the town is known for its bookstores) and sip a little Road 13 Red.

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Buy a fresh skate at the Fish Market on the dock beside the hotel to cook in brown butter (with fries, of course) in your fully equipped, modern kitchen.

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Don’t miss the Spa-in-Season treatments at the hotel's Haven Spa using Vancouver Island-grown ingredients such as the gentle facials with local honey.

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Orca Air's daily $29, 20-minute flights from YVR South Terminal to Victoria International, 10 minutes from the hotel. Bonus: Our dashing young pilot was a dead ringer for Prince Harry and he carried our bag.

Sidney Pier Hotels and Spa (rooms from $159), www.sidneypier.com

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