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Sun Valley – The American Shangri-La
February 19, 2010
Sun Valley – The American Shangri-La

In 1935, Count Felix Schaffgotsch was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad to travel to places across the American west. The Austrian count’s mission was to find the perfect place to ski, a place on …

Liechtenstein – The Jewel at the Pulse of Europe
January 6, 2010
Liechtenstein – The Jewel at the Pulse of Europe

Liechtenstein may be the size of a postage stamp, measuring only 6 kilometers from west to east, but despite its size, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a wide range of winter activities. The fourth smallest state in Europe offers the opportunity to glide down snowy hills, wander along spectacular hiking routes, experience tiny mountain villages and see the art collections of the Prince. No visit to Liechtenstein is complete without getting your passport stamped. A unique and popular thing do, each year over 40,000 passports are stamped.

Livigno – A Laid Back Ski Resort in the Italian Alps
December 3, 2009
Livigno – A Laid Back Ski Resort in the Italian Alps

While not as popular as Switzerland and Austria, skiing in Italy can be a very memorable experience. Located in the Italian Alps, the Italian ski resort of Livigno in the region of Lombardy is a …

Zermatt – Switzerland's Magic Mountain
November 19, 2009
Zermatt – Switzerland's Magic Mountain

Zermatt is often considered the best and most beautiful ski resort in the entire world. Located in Switzerland, about 10 kilometers from the Italian border, Zermatt offers spectacular views and superb snow conditions that result …

Twin Peaks – Whistler and Blackcomb
September 10, 2009
Twin Peaks – Whistler and Blackcomb

Ski and snowboard all day, every day. Snowshoe into a remote wilderness. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen mountain lake. Cross country ski on forest trails. Considered among the top ski resorts on any continent, …

Queenstown – The Adrenaline Capital of the World
June 30, 2009
Queenstown – The Adrenaline Capital of the World

If you’re an adrenaline junkie who lives for the next rush, now is the best time of year to head to Queenstown, New Zealand. Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is a beautiful town …

Magical Québec City
December 22, 2008
Magical Québec City

Québec City is an authentic winter wonderland with a very rich past and culture. Located along the Saint Lawrence River in Canada and surrounded by a stone wall built by the French and British armies …