The Alps possess lure and legend for every alpine skier. Zermatt, St Anton, Kitzbuhel, Courchevel, Chamonix… all these ski resorts conjure visions of grand vertical, soaring skiable peaks, picture perfect chalets, and the best ski scenery in the world. But modern progress in the US Rockies, in Japan, have perhaps eclipsed the traditional alpine skiing of Europe. Are The Alps …
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 …
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Packing…At The Luxury Vacation Guide, we know how to pack, travel, play all day and still look stylish at happy hour cocktails and into the night! We are packing experts, ready to fly at a moment’s notice. Admittedly, it’s hard to pack “light”, so here is a packing plan for a weekend ski trip, a week in the Caribbean cruising, …
Sample the southern luxury lifestyle on vacation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Here this beautiful barrier island offers long sandy beaches on the Atlantic, and calm scenic riverfront and inter-coastal bays on its western shores. Hilton Head Island offers so much outdoor adventure, biking the beach and the miles of bike paths, golf and tennis at the finest Hilton …
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Toulouse is a magical city in south west France, the 4th largest, “La Ville Rose” has a vibrant scene – historic but youthful with its University and aerospace culture, and so many great cafes.
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 in the U.S.: Beaver Creek, Colorado – stay at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek for the ultimate location, ski service, suite views of the slopes and …
Beaufort South Carolina and North Carolina both have their southern charm, scenic waterfront, traditional hospitality and seafood, and tremendous history. Which Beaufort is the best? See our reviwe of where to visit -the Crystal Coast and Low Country.
V enice…You must visit Venice Italy in your lifetime, while exploring the Italian coast or before embarking on an Adriatic cruise. This amazing aqueduct city has inspired artists, architects, musicians and lovers for centuries. Venice is in northeastern Italy, above the captivating city of Florence (another fave) near Italy’s Soave wine region. Venice is actually comprised of 118 small islands …
You can explore the French countryside by car, by train, or by bike… how about being on a boat?! Recent boating charter trips to the Burgundy Valley along Canal du Nivernai and Boating the Canal Du Midi, during fall harvest ~ “vinification” (French code for wine making), proved to be a perfect way to truly see and savor France’s beautiful historic wine-rich region. …
