In the winter, skiing guests can choose between the local slope, Norquay, and two massive areas, Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, which sits just 20 minutes from the hotel by shuttle bus.

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Pham, the Z hotel guest, said travel to Manhattan was easy, between subways, cabs and Z's free hourly shuttle bus.

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But think about how much time you spent immobile: in a car or cab, in an airplane seat, on a bus or shuttle, in a meeting room or at a restaurant, watching TV in your hotel room.

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