Archive for Category: "Winter Sports"
Travel Tip: Spring Ski Trips
It’s springtime on the mountains and you know what that means, boys and girls. Those spring ski deals are rolling out, and trust me, you don’t even have to be a skier to take advantage of this. After the spring break rush, the resorts will want to get people back for the last few weeks [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Montreal
Every winter, Montreal tops our list for the best place to find winter value. This year was no exception, but there is more to draw travelers than hotel discounts. From Swedish baths to famous restaurants and the annual Montreal en Lumiere festival, Dena Roché shares her top 10 finds for weathering the cold in Montreal. [...]
Travel Tip: Unusual Winter Sports
Ski season is still going strong, but even if downhill skiing isn’t on your agenda, you can still take advantage of cold-weather adventures on and off the mountains. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as winter fly fishing. It’s a year-round sport in Colorado and some of the best fishing takes place [...]
Travel Deals: President’s Weekend through Spring Break
As the winter months drag on, we’re all holding out for our next vacation. Many are hitting the road now for President’s Day weekend and we’ve got a last-minute deal for you. If you’re smart traveler looking to plan ahead, you can find savings in warm and cold climates through spring break. Whether you’re enjoying [...]
I Only Cried Twice: A Beginner’s Account of Learning to Ski
While East Coasters are still digging out from Nemo, ski resorts across the country are anticipating prime conditions this President’s Day weekend. But the reality is, only 5 to 10 percent of Americans even know how to ski. Make this winter the one to break out the ski poles and sign up for a lesson–even [...]
Travel Tip: Preventing Ski Accidents
With ski season at its peak, it’s tempting to hit the slopes. But if you’re a new skier, you definitely want to get familiar with some basic safety issues. There’s a standard code of conduct across every mountain, and in every terrain. One of the main rules is that the people ahead of you have [...]
Daily Deal: Affordable All Inclusive Ski Package
Ranked by TripAdvisor as the best value ski spot for 2012/2013, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort has released a new all-inclusive package that includes slopeside lodging, lift tickets, lessons, use of Purgatory’s new Rossignol Experience Skis or Burton Snowboards, and a daily dining credit valid in any of seven resort restaurants. The three-day/three-night offer starts [...]
Accessible & Affordable Cold-Weather Vacations
Temperatures have dropped, but on the East Coast you can find value and convenience this ski season. Peter joined the team at The Couch on CBS New York to reveal your cold-weather options in 2013. Close to New York, you’ll find skiing, tubing and snowshoeing and a record-long zipline at Hunter Mountain. Farther north, both [...]
