Tag: apres-ski

• Portillo

  Portillo ski resort in Chile has an ambiance not easily matched. Located northeast of Santiago, and set high up on a plateau in the Andes, it is one of South America’s oldest and finest vacation resorts. There is no town in Portillo and only one hotel, the Grand Hotel Portillo with 123 rooms. The other […]

• Food and Wine

  If you are one of those fortunate few that get to travel the world and go skiing on some of the most magnificent slopes imaginable, you’ll likely end up a connoisseur of food and wine. Most countries have their own particular style of eating and drinking and deciding to experience these cultures for yourself can […]

• Pyha

  The Pyha ski resort in Finland is located right on the slopes, in the thick woodland of the Pyhatunturi National Park. Pyha, pronounced “poo-ha” and meaning ‘Holy Hill’ in Finnish, is located on the edge of the Arctic Circle, a wilderness area of dramatic scenery with frozen lakes, snow covered forests and rolling fells. Visitors […]

• Night Clubs

  Most popular ski resorts have many vacation attractions in addition to skiing. Resorts that are reputed more for adults and not recognized as family vacation ski resorts reverberate with a very active night life. People on vacation want as much fun during the après-ski as during the day on the ski slopes. Many resorts all […]

• Shiga Kogen

  Shiga Kogen ranks among the top ski resorts of the world – for very good reasons. The largest skiing area in Japan, Shiga is a combination of twenty-one ski resorts accessing a common mountain and which share a common ski lift pass. Known for its abundant snow fall, fine powder snow, the latest speedy lift […]

• Restaurant Guide

  A vacation is Aspen is as much fun on the slopes as off them. This glitzy town is a vacation favorite with the rich and famous and offers exciting après-ski. There are numerous restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world and you will be spoiled for choice here. American food, contemporary or traditional is […]

• Verbier

  Verbier is a superb ski resort, particularly for more experienced skiers. Located in Switzerland’s southwestern region, close to the city of Martigny, Verbier has been consistently voted “Best of the Best” in three categories: advanced skiing, off-piste skiing and après-ski. A typical Swiss resort with traditional architecture of chalets, it has a strong Swiss-French ...

• Ski Bunnies

  Whenever a sense of culture develops around a particular activity, a sort of community usually follows. That community consists not only of participants but also of spectators – a following of individuals who, although lacking the skill to dazzle audiences, share a passion for the sport. They may follow a competing favorite – supporting them […]

• Family Vacations

  Choose a vacation destination that means fun for the entire family! A skiing vacation with the entire family is a great way to bond. Choose your vacation destination with care and you can avail of a number of discounts and bargain offers for kids. Many ski resorts have skiing and après-ski facilities exclusively for young […]

• 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 […]

• The Importance of Nutrition for Skiers

  Snow skiing is a physically demanding activity and proper nutrition for skiers is essential. This is, however, often overlooked by recreational skiers who may only hit the slopes for a few days ...