Top 9 deals and post-pandemic getaways to book this spring
Support and Buy Local Auction has the season’s hottest deals
The savings begins today with the opening of Postmedia’s Support and Buy Local Auction. Spring into action so you can earn deep discounts while supporting your favourite local businesses. The special online sale is open now through April 27, offering seasonal savings you won’t want to miss.
With more than $800,000 worth of inventory and almost 200 unique items, shoppers are spoiled for choice. All items are up to 50 per cent off, so you’ll want to start browsing now. Here are our personal top 9 picks for the best items from the spring sale.
To view auction items visit VancouverSun.com/SupportLocal.
2-DAY LUXURY SPA GETAWAY TO GALIANO INN
Retail Price: $700 Starting Bid: $350
Look forward to a relaxing two-day getaway for two in an ocean-front suite at one of Galiano Island’s best kept secrets. The getaway includes continental breakfast delivered to your room, an in-suite wood-burning fireplace, a hydrotherapy bathtub and a $100 credit toward the inn’s restaurant or spa.
3-NIGHT YURT AND FISHING TRIP FROM NOOTKA MARINE ADVENTURES
Retail Price: $3,662 Starting Bid: $1,831
Experience a luxury wilderness getaway for up to three guests at Moutcha Bay Resort in Nootka Sound. Stay in an oceanview yurt with a full kitchen and wrap-around deck. Then, go on a fishing adventure with a professional guide to catch chinook, Coho salmon, halibut, ling cod and rockfish.
MIDWEEK PENTHOUSE STAYCATION FROM WEDGEWOOD HOTEL
Retail Price: $1,370 Starting Bid: $685
Desperate for travel but committed to helping flatten the curve? This mid-week stay
at the family-owned, luxury boutique hotel is a great way to unwind right in downtown Vancouver. You won’t want to leave the penthouse, which has a large soaker tub, L’Occitane bath amenities and even breakfast in bed.
KIDS' SUMMER SPORTS CAMP FROM ZACH'S ATHLETICS
Retail Price: $180 Starting Bid: $90
Has your kid always wanted to go to a summer camp? Zach’s Athletics offers scientifically backed, developmentally appropriate skills learning through sports — while making it feel like fun and games for kids! The week-long day camp at Prince Edward Park includes activities like soccer, volleyball, frisbee golf and more.
LG WASHER, DRYER AND STEAMER SUITE FROM BIG BOX OUTLET
Retail Price: $3,300 Starting Bid: $1,650
Never pay another dry cleaning bill again with this stackable suite from LG featuring a front-load washer, dryer and a steam clothing care system. The space-saving collection will make doing laundry for the whole family a breeze, and the sleek black design is perfect for any modern home.
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT YACHT TIMER REGATTA COUNTDOWN FROM IT'S ABOUT TIME & JEWELRY
Retail Price: $3,695 Starting Bid: $1,850
This sophisticated timepiece has a rose gold–plated face with a sapphire crystal and a navy blue alligator leather bracelet. The watch has a countdown function, a 48-hour power reserve and is water resistant up to 10 ATM, or water pressure up to a depth of 100 meters.
HANDWOVEN JUTE RUG FROM EAST INDIA CARPETS
Retail Price: $5,000 Starting Bid: $2,500
Makeover your living room with a beautiful jute rug in black from East India Carpets. The 8-by-10-foot handwoven rug is made of natural jute fibers, making it durable and designed to last. It’s a great addition to any space in need of a warm, modern and minimalist upgrade.
GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR AN E-BIKE OR E-SCOOTER FROM JANOBIKE MOTORS
Retail Price: $500 Starting Bid: $250
Tired of sitting in traffic and concerned about climate change? Invest in a new form of transportation so that you can explore your neighbourhood in style. E-bikes and e-scooters are environmentally friendly, and Janobike Motors even uses a portion of every sale for carbon offsetting.
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING BY MAXPOWER SERVICES
Retail Price: $2,500 Starting Bid: $1,250
Calling all property managers and developers! With winter behind us, now’s the time to get those windows cleaned on that residential or commercial property. The professionals at MAXPower offer fast, effective services that result in streak-free, smudge-free, crystal-clear windows. Your property will look sparkling new afterwards.