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To many of us downhill diehards, spring offers the best skiing and riding conditions, with warmer days, later sunsets, and great bargains on airfare and hotels. Here are two travel deals to get you on the snow before it melts for the season: Once the 2010 Winter Olympics are over, there will be a lot of empty hotel rooms [...] 1964 Olympic medalists Jimmie Heuga and Billy Kidd in 2009 Olympic medalist Jimmie Heuga, a star of the 1964 Olympic Winter Games and one of the U.S. Ski Team’s greatest ski racers, has passed away. His death on Monday, February 8, 2010 was 46 years to the day after he won a bronze medal behind Billy Kidd’s silver in [...] The best things in life are free, the saying goes. And free is also a great way to get around in some of your favorite travel destinations, via free iPhone apps. The first Monaco-specific mobile guide immerses savvy travelers in the local culture, cuisine and contacts to the famous principality on the Mediterranean. This Monaco iPhone app [...] The weeks after the holidays tend to be a slow season for airlines, ski resorts, cruise lines and even warm weather resorts. That means there are lots of travel getaway discounts and deals to take advantage of. Here are three winter vacation bargains to book now, before 2009 turns into 2010. Jackson Hole Tram Jackson Hole is [...] Look for the Green Globe Certified logo The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Beaver Creek is the first hotel in Colorado to earn the important Silver status of LEED Certification. How difficult is it to get this green travel award? Only nine hotels in the U.S. have earned it, including the Westin Riverfront, which [...] So who said there were no more holiday travel deals and discounts? Not me. Whether you want a vacation on the beach or a ski and snowboard getaway, there are plenty of winter vacation bargains on sale now. Playing in the powder at Winter Park Book before November 30th and you get the third night free at Winter [...] Good news for green travel in Paris. The Hôtel Gavarni, located in the chic Passy neighborhood, has become the first independent hotel in Paris to earn the European “eco-label.” This label is awarded to businesses for their eco-friendly efforts, but it doesn’t come easy. There are more than 80 strict green requirements that must be [...] |
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