Do you know that Victoria is the best city in the Americas? It was named the Best City in the year 2000. And the crown is still in place, mainly because visitors say so after visiting it. It's a place where nature and its natural slow pace can be enchanting. Victoria is positioned in the southern part of Vancouver Island, Canada.

Below you will discover   a list of things you can do   and attractions, and also travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging alternatives.

People that love golf will be in heaven in Victoria. Breathtaking scenery plus an ideal climate will surround them and make them feel in the best place to practice their much-loved sport. There are golf courses for rookies and for those who want to be challenged.

Within the last 100 years, the waters of Victoria and the Vancouver Island have been a top-notch fishing location. Blessed with an unlimited variety of saltwater fish; Victoria offers those staying at a Victoria vacation home a great opportunity to fish all five species of North American Salmon.

If you are looking for relax, Victoria has this program for you: First, spend a day in the wild and beautiful nature of its surroundings, enjoy its large number of outside activities and then get rest for your body and and your spirit in one of the spas and wellness places of the island.

The Royal British Columbia museum that has one of a kind galleries about the province's history and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia which features above 5,000 nautical artifacts among others are waiting for you. Those who love history and museums will be pleasantly surprised about the rich history of the place.

A market research study released for a very well known lodging website reveals that 44 percent of the travelers were interested in  comparison shopping among Victoria vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, motels, and hotels. Interestingly, 57 percent were open to receive lodging offers from locations near Victoria as Malahat, Brentwood Bay, Sooke, Sidney, Friday Harbor, and Mill Bay.

Forty-four percent were early planners who started their Victoria vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel date, 19 percent of the inquiries were sent 1 to 2 months in advance, and 36 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arrival date.

The most searched vacation topic for Victoria is romance, because those romantic couples trying to find a place to stay for two represented the 41 percent of the lodging demands. Families with kids represented the 27 percent, parties of more than four adults represented the 20 percent and people traveling alone sent the 14 percent of the inquiries.

In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging choices   before decide   where to stay.

As an example, beneath there are 2 excellent deals to evaluate:

Victoria BC Guest House: If breakfast not needed - less $10 from price listed. SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY. Located on the first floor of a house in a very quiet & friendly neighborhood. Private, self contained suites enable you to come and go as you like. Fully furnished suite with dining room / living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. Kitchenette includes: fridge, microwave, hot plate, dishes, toaster, coffee maker. The suite is all inclusive: all utilities, parking, cable with TV, internet. Full laundry facilities are located on promises including an iron & ironing board.As well, upon request, weekly house cleaning is available. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#318151 at rentalo.com.

Victoria British Columbia Vacation House: Quiet comfort, just minutes from downtown. We are located in the wonderful Rockland area, close to Government house and Craigdaroch Castle.The Oaks is equipped with bar fridge, microwave, toaster oven, two burner cooktop, crock pot, coffee maker and grinder, dishes, cutlery, electric frying pan, wok, cooking utensils and all the other things you might want (including cookbooks and spices). There is also a barbecue available for your use. We love to cook and figure that you should have everything you need in case you do too. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#850 at rentalo.com.