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<p><strong>This Friday brings Vancouver's turn</strong> in the spotlight as the host of the <a href="http://www.vancouver2010.com/" target="_blank">Winter Olympics</a>. But back in August 2008, all eyes were on Beijing for a dazzling opening ceremony that captured China's grand-scale ambitions&mdash;and that will be hard to top. </p>
<p>We tracked the buildup to the Beijing games and published a <a href="http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/09/07/AR2007090701431.html#SLIDESHOW" target="_blank">slide show</a> documenting the capital's frenzied construction of cutting-edge stadiums, subways, and high-rises. </p>
<p>With the athletes and spectators long gone, these stadiums have been left lonely and waiting for new purposes. I was intrigued by a story and photos in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/07/weekinreview/07wines.html" target="_blank"><em>NYT</em></a> this weekend that captured scenes like a guard dozing off at an empty underpass at the Olympic Green and locals sledding on artificial snow at the Bird's Nest. It now doubles as an amusement park with the goofy name of Happy Ice and Snow Season. </p>
<p>The <em>NYT </em>reports that the Bird's Nest may or may not host a celebrity rock concert in April and might become the site of a shopping center. The Water Cube&mdash;where swimmer Michael Phelps broke one record after another&mdash;went on to stage light shows and a Russian performance of "Swan Lake" before its current, more in-character role as an indoor water park. </p>
<p>Every host city has to grapple with repurposing these kinds of venues, and some have run into more trouble than Beijing. Athens, whose Olympics construction was plagued by delays and cost overruns, let 21 of its 22 stadiums fall into disrepair. There were even reports of squatter camps in the fields by Faliro Bay Complex back in fall 2008. </p>
<p>Closer to home, Atlanta successfully converted its main Olympic stadium into <a href="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/history.jsp" target='_"blank"'>Turner Field</a> for the Braves baseball team, while Georgia Tech oversees the aquatic center and uses the Olympic Village for student housing. </p>
<p>Lake Placid, a two-time host, turned the athletes' village into a correctional facility, but opened the bobsled and luge facilities to the public. You can take to the ice yourself at the outdoor speed-skating rink at Lake Placid's <a href="http://www.whiteface.com/facilities/oc.php" target="_blank">Olympic Center</a>, where would-be medalists still train. If you're feeling inspired, consider this <a href="http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2010/02/03/AR2010020301815.html">Real Deal</a> that includes tickets to the Olympic Center, a stay at the Mirror Lake Inn, and lift tickets to Whiteface Mountain.</p>

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<h2>What's Included</h2>
<ul><li>Two guests stay Sundays-Thursdays through April<ul><li>$129 ... Deluxe Non-Lake View Room</li><li>$139 ... Luxury Lake View Room</li></ul></li><li><strong>Travelzoo member perks:</strong><ul><li>Welcome toast of sparkling wine for two at check-in ($18 value)</li><li>Bottle of in-room sparkling wine upon arrival ($35 value)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Not available on: </strong>Feb. 1-5; Fridays-Saturdays</li><li>Price is per room, not per person</li></ul><h2>More Reasons to Go</h2>
<ul><li>Situated directly on the lake, the hotel puts you steps from the scenic Shore Path, a 26-mile walking path that weaves through stunning historic estates and boasts gorgeous vantage points around Lake Geneva<br></li><li>Enjoy a slow morning or grab breakfast to go from the Lake House Café; it's open daily, serving coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, fruit and more<br></li><li>Take in gorgeous lake views from The Grandview Restaurant, offering cuisine such as prime steaks, fresh seafood and traditional Wisconsin favorites</li></ul>

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Romantic Lake Geneva Getaway incl. bottle of wine - $129

<h3>What You Get</h3>
<ul><li>Stay for two in an elite king room or elite double-queen room</li><li>Up to two kids 17 or younger stay free in an elite double-queen room</li></ul>
<h4>$16.75 Daily Urban Fee Includes</h4>
<ul><li>Bottled water upon arrival</li><li>In-room high-speed WiFi</li><li>In-room espresso</li><li>Local phone calls</li><li>Access to fitness center</li><li>24/7 printing, scanning, and faxing services</li><li>Daily newspapers in the lobby</li></ul><h4>Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Julian</h4>
<p>A thorough makeover of Chicago’s 1912 Atlantic Bank Building turned it into the 4-star Hotel Julian in 2018. The terra-cotta façade was restored by hand, and the landmark was topped with a modern addition. The style inside is while showcasing original 1912 elements: a black-and-white image of the building’s original designer, Benjamin Marshall, is painted on a brick wall in the hotel’s restaurant.</p>
<ul><li><strong>In-room indulgences</strong>: Guests can relax in Frette robes while sipping espresso, and freshen up with Panpuri bath products as well as Frette 300-count linen and towels, made exclusive to Hotel Julian.</li><li><strong>About Last Knife</strong> specializes in and chef-driven steak dishes, along with pun-heavy cocktails (coming soon)</li><li><strong>State-of-the-art gym</strong> with TRX Suspension Training gear and Peloton bikes that let riders stream live classes</li><li><strong>Praise from the press</strong>: <em>Travel + Leisure</em> named it one of Chicago’s best new hotels and nominated it for one of 2019 World’s Best. <em>U.S. News & World Report</em> awarded it one of the best hotels in 2020. <em>Conde Nast</em> ranked the hotel #5 on their top hotels in Chicago 2020 list.</li></ul>

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