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Posted by Nick on December 6, 2010
Posted by Nick on December 3, 2010
Looking to take the road less traveled when planning your ski vacation? Why not head to a less crowed ski resort that is off the beaten track? If you’re not sure where to go, check out these best off the beaten track ski resorts.
Pyrenees back-flip by Cedric's pics
You may already know about the Pyrenees ski resorts, but head on over to the French side to ski at St Lary. There you will find 32 lifts and cheaper prices than ski holiday resorts in the Alps. The skiing at St Lary is best for beginners and intermediate levels.
Mount Baker, Washington, USA by Amit Chattopadhyay
Ski season at Mount Baker runs from mid-November to early May. Skiing at Mount Baker is mostly for those on an intermediate level. The Mount Baker ski resort has a wide variety of terrain, 38 ski trails and nine modern lifts. You’ll find the majority of accommodation and restaurants 20 miles away in Snowater.
Posted by Nick on December 2, 2010
Considering taking your family out for a winter ski vacation? If so, some ski resorts better cater to families than others. If you want to have a great family skiing vacation, stick to the best ski resorts for families.
Banff Ski Resort by joanna eleanor
Three separate ski areas at Banff-Lake Louise in Banff, Canada offer plenty of skiing opportunities for you and your family. An on-site ski school teaches in English and is especially good with kids. The resort is also home to some historic hot springs, where you can even rent some 1920′s-style swimsuits for the family.
Known as the ritziest ski resort in France, Courchevel is made up of four villages. Each village is numbered after its height in metres. Village 1850 is the poshest ski resort, with villages 1650, 1550 and 1300 being less ritzy. They are also less busy. The on-site ski school caters to children. Waistcoats with an electro-magnet on the back are given to the kids. The magnet attaches to chairlifts so the kids can’t fall off.
Ski Lesson - Courchevel, France by auldhippo
Posted by Nick on September 22, 2010
Visiting Paris, but want to save a little cash? Well, even if you don’t want to slum it there are some great value hotels in Paris. Here are three
Banke Hotel
Doubles at this hotel start at $237. It’s located at 20 Rue La Fayette in the Ninth Arrondissement. On the web at derbyhotels.com
Hotel Amour
Doubles at this hotel start at $227. It’s located at 8 Rue Navarin in the Ninth Arrondissement. n the web at hotelamourparis.fr
Hotel Jules
Doubles at this hotel start at $244. It’s located at 49-51 Rue La Fayette in the Ninth Arrondissement. On the web at hoteljules.com
Posted by Nick on September 12, 2010
If you are a fan of Claude Monet, you won’t want to miss the upcoming “Claude Monet (1840-1926)” exhibit in Paris. It is on display at the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais.
The run date for the showing is September 24, 2010 through January 24, 2011.
Expect to see almost 200 works from the Impressionist, including some still lifes and figures.
Highlights include works from Monet’s travels along the Mediterranean and Normandy coasts, as well as his garden in Giverny.
Official website: monet2010.com
