Luxury Vacations

A luxury ski vacation offers world-class skiing in a glamorous resort and accommodation in the lap of luxury with service to match. America and Europe have some exclusive ski resorts where the rich and famous go on vacation. In addition to excellent slopes these vacation resorts boast of an astounding range of bars, restaurants and [...]

Switzerland

Think of a skiing vacation in Europe, and Switzerland automatically comes to mind. This is hardly surprising as Switzerland has some of the most superb skiing at wonderful resorts with excellent facilities. Most resorts are set in very scenic picture postcard landscapes, with many of the resorts being built in small villages complete with the [...]

The Verizon Luge Challenge – Experience the Thrill

Though luge has been around for centuries, not many people today know what it is or how it is done. However a company called ‘Verizon’ has been attempting to change all this, bringing the challenge and appeal of this exciting thrill sport to people across the country.

The St. Moritz Bike Gourmet Tour

Most people don’t think of visiting ski resorts during summer. However, a number of snow ski resorts around the world, including those in Switzerland, offer a wonderful program of summer activities and events. So why not head off to the renowned St. Moritz ski resort this summer. One of the major activities hosted at St. Moritz during summer is the fun-filled Bike Gourmet Tour.

Skeleton Sledding

Skeleton sledding is the kind of sport that extreme sport enthusiasts participate in only when they have tried everything else and lost interest. The concept is so dangerous that few people would ever dream of giving it a try. Others would simply view it as ‘death on a sled’ and immediately condemn anyone even thinking of attempting it. The sport is also known as Cresta Sledding – after the Cresta Run at Saint Moritz where the sport was developed – and it is probably one of the most dangerous and thrilling snow-orientated sports in the world.

Tobogganing and Sledding – A History and Comparison

Tobogganing and sledding are both age-old ways to enjoy the snow. But what is the difference between these two winter activities and how did they start? There is more to both activities than meets the eye and the basic concept of both has been used to spawn fast and furious modern sports such as bobsledding and the Luge.