More Brits Head to the Slopes For 2008 Winter Skiing

The 2006/2007 ski season saw a nice rise in numbers of Brits taking a ski holiday. Last year’s 3% rise is expected to increase through the 2007/2008 ski season.

Just over 37% of UK skiers choose to ski in France while 19% choose Austria and 13% choose to ski in Italy. France seems to be [...]

Escape the Crowds in Western Canada’s Local Ski Resorts

Make this year’s winter ski vacation one to remember by getting away to a hidden gem of Western Canada. While the crowds flock to big-brand resorts, you’ll be waist-deep in North America’s best powder with no lines to get in your way of making fresh tracks.

Canada ski vacations have it all: snowy landscapes of mountains, [...]

Top Ski Destinations In The World

Looking for the freshest, deepest powder to satisfy your skiing urges? Look no further than the following list of the top ski destinations in the world.
United States
Some of the best skiing in the world lies in the United States. From California to Alaska to the northeast states, you’ll find a wide range of ski destinations [...]

Top North America Ski Vacations

From the Canadian Rockies to the Poconos, North America is home to many outstanding ski areas, all with unique attributes. It would be difficult to narrow down the choices to just a few, but here are some of the ones that are best known:
Killington
Located on the East coast, Killington provides many options for skier. In [...]

Hello From Banff: Taking The Gondola Up To Sulphur Mountain And A Last Walk Through The Village

Our skiing had come to an end and I allocated the last full day in Banff to explore some more local attractions while my husband headed into Calgary to do some shopping. We got going at about 11:30 am and Nigel dropped me off at the foot of the Banff Gondola. This historic attraction has [...]

Space Pen

What’s the best pen to carry in your pocket? This pen also fits easily inside those personal organizers or in a woman’s small purse. It’s the pen by Fisher Space Pen Company called the “space pen.” This pen is 3.75 inches (95mm) closed and opens to a full 5.25 inches (133mm). [...]

Skiing in Banff: a Guide for British Tourists

Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise make up the three ski areas of Banff. All three resorts are unique in their own way with Mount Norquay being the closest to town, a quick 15 minute drive from downtown.
Mount Norquay is particularly popular with ski racers and locals who like steep fall line skiing; this [...]

Ice Fishing In Lake Simcoe – How To Make A Great Catch

Lake Simcoe, the 4th largest lake in the province is located right down in the southern region of the Ontario, Canadian province; with huge water area of over 725 square km. Lake Simcoe ice fishing is one of the best in that area which has opportunities for individuals of ever level of age and experience. [...]

Tell Me More About Taking A North Dakota Ski Vacation In Frost Fire Mountain

Gaining respectful popularity throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Canada, the beautiful Frost Fire Mountain Alpine Ski Resort in northeast North Dakota. Frost Fire Ski Resort is a popular 25-acre alpine ski area for individuals and families, developing into one of the future generations of ski towns. Although this is not a large alpine ski resort, [...]

Tourist Destinations and Hotels of Maine

The state of Maine is singled out for its impressive oceanic scenery and attractive tourist destinations. This state is an excellent vacation spot.
Maine is one of the states located in the New England region of the United States. There are several speculations about the source of its name. The most popular and accepted theory however [...]

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