The Pan Pacific Hotel offers a stunning waterfront location in Vancouver. It features amenities including an outdoor pool and oceanview restaurants with terrace dining, and for those looking for a little extra pampering it also offers hotel spa packages that provide exactly what you’re looking for. Spa Utopia Hotel Packages Spa Utopia is a large, [...]
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Eat Here: Alpspitze
Eating on top of the world! Well, almost. Restaurant Alpspitz is located at Garmisch Ski Resort, home to the tallest peak in the German Alps, the Zugspitze. It sits virtually on the side of a mountain, at 2033 m (almost 7,000 ft). You’re dining above the clouds at this restaurant, with breathtaking views of the [...]
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Ski Destination: Kitzbuehel, Austria
Kitzbuehel has long been a favorite of European skiers (and snowboarders). It has a lot to offer! With 52 lifts servicing vast terrain and over 50 different on mountain huts and restaurants, there’s plenty to choose from. The views are not bad either. Home to one of the “hardest ski runs in the world”, [...]
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Eat Here: Qing
Imst Austria is one of Europe’s prime winter sports areas. They have several ski areas, the worlds longest alpine coaster (3.5 km), night sledding, high class shopping, and luxury hotels. After a long day on the slopes, a warm and inviting meal is just what you need. If you’re in Imst, don’t miss out [...]
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Silverton Mountain
Ever dream of a ski mountain where every run is epic, every turn is first tracks, and every day is a pow-pow day? Well, that might not exist…but this mountain will get you closer to that dream. Silverton Mountain, located in southwest Colorado, may seem in the middle of nowhere land, but it’s 3000 [...]
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Off the Beaten Path: Orient Land Trust & Valley View Hot Springs
Orient Land Trust (OLT) and Valley View Hot Springs are sure to deliver relaxation. This escape lies in the San Juan Valley of Colorado, southwest of Salida. It’s nestled in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the valley. OLT is “off the beaten path,” not because it isn’t well known, but because of their dedication [...]
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Local Mountain
The home page on their website says “Powder to the People!” and that’s exactly what this mountain likes to serve up: fresh, deep, powder! They boast an average 350+ feet of the white stuff each year, so bring your fat skis. Monarch Mountain is located on highway 50 in south-central Colorado, along the Continental [...]
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Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel and Spa
Like the name says, this 5 star resort is fit for a prince, or better yet, a king. The premise overlooks Lake Lugano, on the border of Switzerland and Italy. They offer 7 different room types, all with views overlooking the lake. If you want to treat your king or queen to something special, opt [...]
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Rum in the Mountains
“Montanya” is a fitting name for a rum distillery set in the mountains of Crested Butte, Colorado, which sits at 8,885ft. Seem odd, to have a rum distillery in Colorado? The temperature fluctuations at this altitude help flavor the rum by forcing it in and out of the oak barrel pores. Plus, the crystal clear [...]
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Escape the Crowds: Verana Resort
Want to get away from it all? It might be possible to let your mind completely escape at Verana Spa and Resort. To get here, you’ll fly into Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Then you’ll drive south until there are no more beaches reachable by car. Take a short boat ride further down the coast to Yelapa [...]
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