Tagged: skiing

In January, Learn to Ski—for Less—in Michigan

It might surprise you to learn that Michigan has one of the highest concentrations of ski areas in the United States. There are around 40 places to hit the slopes in the…

Why It's Good Most Big Ski Resorts in North America are on Multi-Resort Passes

Skiing has always been a pricey vacation activity. But today, it’s difficult to know whether one’s investment will pay off. You reserve a room months in advance, buy your lift tickets,…

The Top 10 Things to Do in the Berkshires

Practical concerns determine where most people settle. Not so much in the leafy Berkshires, though. Come here, talk with the residents, and you’ll find that many moved to Lenox,…

World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort Opens in China

A city in China has a new must-visit spot for those who love skiing but could do without the fresh air and mountain scenery.The Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski and Winter Sports Resort is…

National Parks Pass Price Hike for Seniors, Rome's Public Drinking Ban, and the World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort: Today's Travel Briefing

JULY 14, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's piazzas, national parks, and winter wonderlands. SPIKE IN PRICE OF LIFETIME NATIONAL PARKS PASS FOR SENIORS…

A Commercial Ski Trip to . . . Iraq?

Would you go skiing in Iraq?On the one hand, the northeastern part of the country is home to an imposing mountain range—the Zagros—with elevations reaching more than 14,000 feet.…

The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, national parks, and ski slopes.* MOST VISITED U.S. NATIONAL PARKS IN A RECORD-SETTING YEAR (CNN)The National Park…

Small Colorado Ski Resort Offers $700 Lift Ticket

Long overshadowed by bigger, glitzier Colorado ski resorts like Aspen Snowmass and Vail, the small, usually understated Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs is making a bid for…

Seat-Back Entertainment Fading Out, a $700 Ski Lift Ticket, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airplanes, and ski lifts.* AMERICAN AIRLINES BEGINS PHASING OUT SEAT-BACK ENTERTAINMENT (The Economist)Given that…

Amtrak's Winter Park Express Offers Affordable Day Trips Between Denver and Ski Resort

Attention, budget-conscious winter sports enthusiasts: After a seven-year break, Amtrak has brought back the Winter Park Express, which travels between Denver's Union Station and the…

No-Tourist Zone at Rome's Colosseum, No-Frills Basic Economy Fares from American Airlines, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's planes, trains, and ancient landmarks. * AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NO-FRILLS BASIC ECONOMY FARESJoining other major…

New England Ski Resorts Improving Snowmaking Capacity After Disappointing 2015-16 Season

The winter of 2015-16 was the warmest on record for many parts of New England, according to the National Weather Service.For the region's ski resorts, that meant a marked lack of…

7 Days, 7 Resorts: Skiing Italy's Aosta Valley

It's not every resort that can keep a variety-hungry skier or boarder happy for a whole week. Pick your spot right, however, and you can ride a different hill every day. The Valle…

Active Vacations Without the Sticker Shock: How To Save on Ski Trips, Bike Vacations, Weight Loss Spa Getaways and More

Sunlight, the breeze at your back and, perhaps, a bit of sweat on your brow? Those can be pricey commodities in the world of vacations. As anyone who’s ever tried to charter a boat,…

Outside Magazine Publishes Some Solid Advice for Money-Saving Ski Vacations

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado / Photo: Alex KerneyIt's not often a mainstream glossy magazine publishes travel tips that don't push readers toward prohibitively expensive, jet-set,…

Schussing Savings: No It’s NOT too Early To Book Your Winter Ski Trip

No white stuff: less green stuff—that’s the crude equation that rules the ski industry. It was a point driven home in the winter of 2011-2012, when snowfalls that were 50% lower than…

Cruise Travel Tips: Why All Cruisers Should Carry Valid Passports

When Antonia Giannasca called Carnival Cruise Lines (www.carnival.com) this year to book a vacation to Mexico for her extended family, the sales representative assured her that she…

10 Royal Wedding Celebrations You Can Actually Get Into

If you want to celebrate Will and Kate's big day, but don't want to do it in your living room, you are not alone. People all over the UK are coming up with inventive, sweet and…

Government Shut Down: What it Means for U.S. Parks and Landmarks

Travelers planning spring vacations to national parks and monuments have been on edge for the past few weeks, as Congress continues to debate the federal budget. While an interim…

8 Reasons to Visit San Diego

In too many parts of the U.S., the weather has already gone sour. It's in times like these that our minds wander to places where the weather won't ruin your vacation. Few places can…

Last-Minute Travel Deal: Three Nights in Hawaii from $459 With Air

Dying for a Hawaii vacation? This week's Smart Deal comes from Pleasant Holidays (tel. 800/742-9244; www.pleasantholidays.com) and starts from just $459 for three nights and airfare.…

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Flight, a Missing Refund

When Sarah Paynter's honeymoon flight is delayed by two days, she buys a ticket on another carrier with the promise of a refund from her first airline. But now that the honeymoon is…

Join the Revolution! 25 Ways to Take Action in Williamsburg

At the most popular destination in Virginia, a family can pack an awful lot of fun into three or four days around Williamsburg. You can free fall 205 feet straight down on the world's…

How to Win Big, Lose Less on Vegas Dining

Celebrity chefs in Vegas has meant one thing: the cost of eating has risen significantly in the last two decades. But you don't have to lose your shirt to get a great meal (heck, you…

5 Ski Destinations in the Rockies that Won't Break the Bank

The specific prices described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.A ski vacation can be a…