We love skiing Big Sky in Montana… its big, beautiful, with bountiful terrain, from steep and deep off Lone Peak, to blue-square boulevards of great grooming on Andesite and Moonlight, plus gorgeous glades. You could ski Big Sky for weeks and still be discovering great groomers, cool new tree runs, steep chutes of Headwaters on the Moonlight side, and stashes …
Vail Colorado skiing is epic, from first Gondola One to après ski. Vail has an inimitable ski mountain, and an ideal base village – two in fact: Vail Village and Lions Head. Here’s some food for thought… skiing Vail’s 5,200 acres, riding Vail’s 31 lifts, you work up an appetite and a thirst. So where to go after crushing cord …
We travel a ton, as travel journalists. Flights that were once luxury aloft, a pleasurable part of the journey, have become a necessary evil to get you from point A to point B. Here are a few airline tips and some of our airline experiences, our tip of the wing to a few good airlines with great services and timeliness, …
Seattle often needles its way into the Top US Cities. The so-called Emerald City (for its surrounding evergreen trees) is famous for its waterfront, the iconic Space Needle, exotic food, Ferris wheel and ferries, sushi, and sports. Seattle is synonymous with “startups” – Amazon, Eddie Bauer, Boeing, Expedia, Starbucks, and the Seahawks, to name just a few. So what are the best things to …
Skiing is a challenging sport, to pack for especially. Being comfortable and warm when skiing is all about quality base layers, technical fabrics, but you also want to look stylish from first chair to après ski outfits. Friends ask me how I dress for a ski day and apres ski, and how to pack for a week skiing the Swiss Alps, …
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The Alps are getting big snow this season! Are you dreaming of a ski trip to the Alps? Wondering what to expect, and where to go skiing in France, Switzerland, Austria or Italy? Here are some tips to help you plan your first ski trip to the Alps. What’s the Ski Terrain like? The Alps terrain is vast, extreme, rugged …
Key West’s Best Bars, Dining, Eats and Treats We love Key West the best…. This southernmost Florida island is a delicious slice of Key Lime Pie, bright, fresh, rich, and tart. See our review of what to do in Key West, about its tumultuous history, beautiful Bahamian architecture, best beaches, parks, biking and boating, and where to stay at this …
The holidays are getting closer. For most people, this is a great time to spend with family and friends. However, the holidays can also be stressful and crazy. You have to go shopping when it’s very busy, clean your home before guests arrive, and deal with people you haven’t seen since the last holiday get-together. To help alleviate some of …
We love to ski, and après ski! There’s no better combo than good snow, great skiing and a luxury ski in ski out hotel at trail’s end. Here are our favorite alpine ski hotels: Beaver Creek, Colorado – stay at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek for the ultimate location, ski service, suite views of the slopes and you are step …
Split is the largest port city on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. This Mediterranean city bustles with over 400,000 people, anchored by a busy harbor, surrounded by spectacular mountains as backdrop. Tour Split’s Roman ruins dating to the 7th century, and the 15th century People’s Square, Diocletian’s Palace – the heart of the city. Split is noted for its museums, especially those featuring famed Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. …
