What Makes These The Top Ten Ski Resorts For Downhill Skiing

Submitted By: James Brown

You can find what you want in a ski resort in one of these top ten places. Voted the best ten by readers of SKI magazine.


1. Vail, Colorado: This is a complex of three ski areas. Combined yet described as three distinct skiing areas. The Back Bowls is 3,017 acres. The frontside has 1,627 acres. The smallest, Blue Sky Basin is 645 acres. An exciting place to ski with a downhill run to thrill the most sophisticated tourist. The new Arrabelle Hotel Complex is opening this year. The popular Blue Moon restaurant is being renovated. This is an adult playground with skiing as a large part of it. If snow doesn't fall there -- they have a machine to make their own as many resorts now do. According to tourists the worst thing that can happen is your cell phone service doesn't work at times. A dream vacation for you. The slopes in the daytime and clubs at night.

2. Deer Valley, Utah: Ski on a total of six mountains. Bald Eagle Mountain, Baldy, Little Baldy Peak, Flagstaff Mountain, Bald Mountain and Empire. There are slopes for every skill level. The ski lifts have heaters in them. Take your appetite to Snow Park Lodge for a fabulous sea food buffet. It is so large you are advised to skip lunch. This resort area is family-friendly and there are some great package deals, some with discounted lift tickets. Flagstaff Mountain is especially beginner-friendly. It offers children's runs. There are play areas with names like Quincy's Cabin, Bucky's Backyard and other winsome names. The kids will love it.

3. Snow Mass, Colorado: This beautiful resort offers ski and snowboarding lessons for all ages. There are lessons for physically challenged to learn adaptive methods of skiing. The eight-passenger gondola takes skiiers to the slopes in record time. Many tourists are renting luxury homes instead of staying at a hotel in this luxurious area.

4. Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia: This resort features 8,171 acres. A thousand acres of high-alpine slopes are now available to intermediate skill skiiers. There is a charming European style town of 10,000. During the peak season for skiing the population will temporarily reach 30,000. Blackcomb Mountain is unique. You can ski there in June and July. It is the only place in North America that has glacier skiing available to the public.

5. Park City, Utah: The Wasach mountains 32 miles from Salt Lake City with three ski resorts withing minutes of the Park City. All beautiful locations with enough hotel rooms for 12,000 visitors. Be sure to go to the Bad Ass Coffee Company for some quiet time as well as great coffee.

6. Breckenridge, Colorado: This beautiful location features skiing lessons including private instruction. Recent Innovations include a new gondola to take you from parking lot to lifts. They feature a party honoring the Norse god of snow each year.

7. Aspen, Colorado: You might call this a resort for experienced skiiers only. There are no slopes designated for novices. There's free bus service between the four mountains in Aspen. You may see a performance by Lyle Lovett at the Wheeler Opera House or classical violinist at Harris Concert Hall. Stop for coffee and breakfast at the Main Street Bakery where the locals eat. It must be great food.

8. Beaver Creek, Colorado: This resort is in a stunningly beautiful area. The slopes wind gently between walls of pine trees on either side. There are 180 new acres open to skiiers on the eastern edge of the mountain. The Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt Hotel is a high-end pampering salon. This is a luxury resort but there are package deals at the Pines Lodge. Go over to Red Tail Camp for a burger. An experience for all tourists.

9. Steamboat, Colorado: Exciting resort for college students on break. Snowboarding is very popular here. Be sure to visit the Thunderhead and Rendezvous for dining in a luxurious setting on the mountain. If you book a stay between February 7 and February 11 you can attend the "Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival." It is the oldest winter carnival West of Kansas.

10. Sun Valley, Idaho: Kids fifteen and younger can stay in Sun Valley Company hotels for free when with a parent. One event is a cross-country ski trip at night ending at the Galena Lodge for a five-course dinner.

The resorts are rated by readers of Ski Net. Presumably, the voters have skiing experience and have visited these resorts. Downhill skiing is a thrilling experience. Choose a slope appropriate for your skill level. Shop for designer ski jackets. Then after a day of skiing -- you can explore the night life scene. There may be a show or concert. Any of these top rated resort towns will provide a special vacation with many fun activities including special skiing events for everyone to participate in.

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Pattaya Resort: One Of The World’s Best Resorts

Submitted By: KengIsm

Are you planning your next holidays? Pattaya is one of the most loved places by the tourists. So, if you too are planning to have great holidays try Thailand’s best beach resorts. Pattaya is Thailand’s capital and is famous for the resorts. A highly popular location amongst the tourists, it is a lively place, which is situated at the east coast of the gulf of Thailand.

Pattaya resort is considered one of the world’s best beach resorts and it is just 150 kilometers from Bangkok. The popularity of the resort can be evaluated by the numbers of visitors – fresh and repeat- who visit this place every year. It have been estimated that millions of people love to visit the Pattaya resort every year. These visitors include a people from different strata of society – families, retired coupes and even professionals.

They are so famous because of a number of elements present here. Here, you will find fine sandy beaches along with sports facilities as well as other fine attractions. So, the tourists have a lot of things to do here and unwind themselves. You can have loads of fun here during a memorable holiday and can find a good range of possibilities.

It is much loved by Europeans who have made it Asia’s premier beach resort. People say that this is the place where the East meets the West in the true sense. Once you get here, you are welcomed by a tropical ambience, which has got every component to provide you an exotic holiday experience. You have vibrant nightlife and you get the best hotels here. Additionally, you have a vast variety of cuisines along with the best dining facilities.

Besides this, if you are a sporty kind of person, you can give wings to your passions at this place. Here you get the finest of the sports activities. You can try your hand on game fishing, golfing and even scuba diving. Have you ever tried scuba diving! It is a great experience, so if you visit this place, do remember to have an experience of scuba diving – it would be a memorable moment. You should also find time to check out the various museums and amusement parks. There are places in the city where you can satiate the craving for cultural entertainment.

The resort comes to life after the sunset. The place has an abundance of discotheques, bars and nightclubs and you can check out some of them and burn the floor! This beach resort offers you a bold and beautiful holiday experience. All you have to do is willing to have this experience!

Also, most of the shops are open till late night and you can easily get the Thailand’s best buy here in the market. You can shop for jewellery, silk, tailor-made clothing, gems and handicrafts. For all these reasons Pattaya resort is considered a good retreat for anybody who is having a hectic life-schedule. So, visit Thailand’s capital and get the best holidays ever! What are you waiting for - pack your bags for Pattaya!

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Venice City Guide

Submitted By: Marion Leming

Venice is made up of over 100 islands, all linked together by Venice's unique canal network. As one of the most beautiful cities in the world Venice won’t disappoint its visitors. Explore Venice’s famous canals, old bridges, stunning palazzos and great art. What to do and see in and around Venice

St Mark's Square

The crowded St Mark’s Square is probably Venice’s most famous square. Enjoy a coffee in one of the cafés while admiring the beautiful architecture surrounding you. Lots of Venice’s main attractions, such as the Campanile and the Clock Tower, can be found close by. Don’t miss the golden altar piece in the impressive St Mark’s Basilica.

Gallerie dell’Accademia

The Accademia Gallery has one of the finest art collections in Europe. The walls are lined with works by Venetian master painters including Bellini, Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto.

Palazzo Ducale & the Bridge of Sighs

The Palazzo Ducale was the home of the Doges from where they ran the Venetian state. You see all aspects of the life of the Doge from where he lived to where state matters were discussed and justice dispensed. Walk over the infamous Bridge of Sighs, whose name comes from the time when the bridge led from the court to the prison cells. The Prisoners saw the view of the beautiful lagoon and sighed.

Ca’ d’Oro

Ca’ D’Oro (House of Gold) located on the Grand Canal is a beautiful palazzo and a great example of gothic architecture. The Palazzo shows a fine collection of sculptures, tapestries and paintings.

Santa Maria della Salute

Guarding the entrance to the Grand Canal is Santa Maria della Salute a Venetian landmark and a magnificent Baroque Church. The sacristy boasts paintings by Titian and Tintoretto’s Marriage at Cana.

San Giorgio Maggiore

The San Giorgio Maggiore church is a well known Venetian landmark designed by Palladio the famous renaissance architecture. Inside, you will find several of Tintoretto’s paintings including "The Last Supper".

Canals

It’s impossible to think of Venice without thinking of canals and Gondolas. Cars are not allowed in the city and all transportation is on water. Travel like a true Venetian, hop on the Vaporati (water bus) and travel along the Grand Canal. It will take you under the Rialto Bridge and is a perfect way to admire the beautiful palaces lining the Canal.

Rialto Markets

The lively Rialto Markets are open evey morning. Fruit, vegetables, souvenirs and clothing are on offer. The Fish market has been held here for 1000 years - don't miss the live lobsters and crabs.

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of Venice’s finest art museums with an impressive collection of more than 50 of Tintoretto’s works.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

The Venier dei Leoni Palace was the home of American collector Peggy Guggenheim for 30 years. Now it is a museum with a most impressive collection of modern art. Artists represented include Magritte, Picasso, Pollock and Kandinsky.

The Lido

20 minutes by waterbus from Venice

The Lido is a long strip of sand sheltering Venice lagoon from the Sea. The island’s sandy beaches make it a popular day trip destination for families and sun worshippers.

Verona

80 minutes by train from Venice

The charming city of Verona has plenty to offer its visitors including roman monuments, impressive architecture and delightful restaurants. Make sure you don’t miss the Roman Arena where an open-air opera festival takes place every year.

About the Author:

This article was written by Marion Leming who is the PR and Marketing Manager for weekend city breaks company Railbookers.

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