Tag: vacation
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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 […]
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Helena
Montana is the ultimate dream vacation destination for snowmobile lovers. Thousands of miles of groomed and non-groomed trails are maintained all over the state by local snowmobile clubs, right from the mountains of Kootenai Country in the northwest part of the state to West Yellowstone. Montana has some of the longest snowmobile trails in America. […]
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History
Skiing was not a vacation recreation but a means of transportation in winter in Northern Europe and Asia thousands of years ago. Early skis were made from the bones of large animals strapped to the toe of the boot with leather strips. In Scandinavia wooden skis were believed to be used even five thousand years […]
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Vermont
Take a vacation in Vermont, the birthplace of skiing in America! Over a century ago, Norwegians who had settled in Stowe used skis to get around in winter on the impassable roads. Stowe, which is home to the highest mountain in the state, Mt Mansfield, was the venue of the first ski race held in […]
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Skiing Museums
Skiing was not a vacation sport till a hundred years ago. Till the mid nineteenth century it was an age old method of transportation in winter in the snow covered regions of north Europe and Asia. Today many vacation resorts have a museum as a shrine to skiing heritage. Next time you are on skiing […]
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Snowy Range
Snowy Range is wonderfully situated in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, near the town of Laramie. Set in these amazingly beautiful surroundings, Snowy Range is ideal for your winter vacation. Offering a great family ski experience, Wyoming’s Snowy Range has spectacular ski conditions and a warm, friendly ambiance. For an unforgettable snow sport vacation, visit […]
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Flights
Organising a flight for your snow ski holidays is your first step towards the holiday of a lifetime. The wide variety of airlines traveling in, to and from ski resorts ensure that no matter your destination you’ll be able to get a cheap flight. Book your flight here and you’re guaranteed of finding the lowest […]
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Honeymoons
Plan a winter wedding and honeymoon vacation for memories that will last a life time! Few things are as romantic as a honeymoon in a quiet getaway at a snow filled ski resort. You can choose from ski resorts all over the world and have the time of your life with your very special person. […]
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Bargains
Summer is the best time to find skiing equipment, clothes and other gear at bargain prices. Most outdoor sports stores have their winter gear on discount soon after the season. It is the best time to shop for your winter vacation as the shops are keen to clear their goods and whatever you need is […]
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Boards
Snowboarding during the winter vacation is popular with youngsters all over the skiing world. Choosing the right board from the range of freeride, freestyle, backcountry and Park/Pipe boards can be daunting for the first timer. Many factors have to be considered such as the user’s weight, height, foot size experience and riding style and these […]
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Argentina
Argentina offers world-class skiing vacation destinations from June to September. The resorts are located in the Andes in Western Argentina and are easily accessible by a flight from Buenos Aires and then ground transportation to the slopes. The two major downhill skiing resorts are Cerro Catedral near Bariloche and Las Lenas near Mendoza. Cerro Chapelco which is few hours by road from ...
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California
When most people think about California, they think of warm weather, sunshine and long stretches of sandy beachfront. Being a coastal state, it’s quite understandable that snow may be the last thing you think of. But while California may have some of the most stunning beaches in the country, it also has some amazing snow-covered […]