Ski resorts offer fun activities for the whole family.Skiing image by Lucy Cherniak from Fotolia.comSkiing is an activity that the whole family can enjoy, and Colorado has many resorts perfect for a family ski vacation. Colorado ski resorts offer a variety of activities for kids to do...

If you think that the only perfect Alpine ski holiday involves the Swiss Alps and Geneva airport- you've obviously not yet discovered the charm of western Austria, particularly Innsbruck! The capital of the federal region of Tyrol, and the fifth largest city in Austria, this two-time host of th

Sun Peaks Resort is divided into three general accommodation areas, Village West, Village East, and the Pedestrian Village. This article will break down each individual area to help potential guests in deciding which area is best for them.

Think you can't afford a ski vacation in Europe? Well here is a town a little off the beaten track offering accommodations, a day ski pass, equipment rental, and a meal for less than what it would cost for a lift ticket back here in the states.

The popularity of skiing holidays continues unabated. But for those who have enjoyed school trips and holidays with friends can often find the idea of family skiing holidays somewhat daunting. How to have the peace of mind to actually enjoy the slopes - and the apres ski - when the safety and care o

Why ski Val Thorens? The resort is excellent for intermediate and expert skiers and is very good for learners and snowboarders too. It is comprised of 11% black runs, 40% red runs, 37% blue runs, and 12% green runs. The lifts have the capacity to bring 56,770 skiers uphill. Snow cannons can augment

If you plan on going skiing for a weekend in the South Island of New Zealand you might like to consider going to Mt Hutt located at the foot of the Southern Alps around 2086m above sea level and approximately 90 minutes drive from Christchurch (Chch). Mt Hutt is one of the many popular ski destinati

If you're ready for your winter holiday and want the chance to get away somewhere that offers a great variety of winter sport but doesn't feel like you are going an entire world away, then take the trip via Geneva to Chamonix. In Chamonix you have an excellent chance to get away to a place

There's more to just skiing in Les Menuires when you head to the French resort. If you decide to make this excellent resort your ski destination for the year, then you may well want to spend some time off the slopes taking part in a number of other activities that are on offer. Here are three o

Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction for both Nevada and California. Tourists take advantage of the natural features to be found at Lake Tahoe during the summer and winter months alike. During the winter, there are scores of ski resorts that surround the lake. In the summer, there are...

When the weather turns colder, skiers around the world wait in anticipation for the first good snow of the year. Once it snows, they flock to the nearest ski resorts, even if it means they need to travel far.

From homey catered chalets to sumptuous dining places to easily manageable ski runs, La Tania is a beginner's haven. See what it has to offer.

Ice skating is one of the many winter activities available in Tennessee.Figure Skates image by Alaskajade from Fotolia.comIf you have never vacationed in the winter, perhaps you should try it this year. Vacationing in winter has its advantages, including fewer tourists and lower humidity....

Let me start by saying that this is not an article about whether or not there are quality ski resorts in Colorado. Because there certainly are some very good ski resorts in Colorado. The question I am examining is whether Colorado ski resorts get more press or hype than they deserve.

The skiing in Switzerland is often said to be some of the best in Europe, if not in the world. But it can be difficult to know where to go for your snowy getaway. Whether you want a big glamorous resort, fun night life, or a quaint, quiet Alpine village, Switzerland can deliver.

Taking the ski lift to the top of a slope.Ski Run at the Mountain top image by TekinT from Fotolia.comEcho Mountain, located just 35 miles west of downtown Denver in Idaho Springs, Colo., is the closest and one of the most affordable ski resorts in the Denver metro area. The Echo Mountain...

The Okanagan Valley, in British Columbia, is surrounded by the coastal BC mountains, which offer protection from the cold arctic climate. Not only does this create hot and dry summers, it also makes for beautifully mild, ideal for outdoor recreation, winters as well. If you're looking for desti

The small town of Steamboat Springs, in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Colorado, features a wealth of winter recreational opportunities including downhill skiing. Vacationers to Steamboat Springs, or Ski Town U.S.A. as it is often called, will find an international winter vacation...

You are considering Breckenridge Colorado Ski Resorts. Before vacationing at Breckenridge Colorado Ski Resorts, consider the impact the resort stay will have on your experience.

Is there really such a thing as summer skiing? For all those who live to ski what are the options during summer? Is it true that skiers just turn their attentions to surfing as the seasons change. I know a few who do, but they don't have to. It really is possible to ski in the summer.