During the winter season, most people can’t help but think about spending the winter in a cabin or a hotel in a ski resort where they can do nothing all day but go skiing and do other fun activities in the snow. If you are one of these people, then you might want to try going on a skiing vacation in some of the most popular skiing destinations all over the world.
So, here are some of the popular skiing destinations that you might want to keep in mind in order for you to know where you will want to go in case you plan on going on a ski trip with your friends, family, or your significant other.
The first is France. You will see that this country will be able to provide you with some of the best skiing experience that you can ever have. In most cases, people who go on a ski trip in France often stay in self catering apartments. It is more affordable and there are quite a lot of self catering apartments in France that is near the popular ski resorts. If you are traveling in large groups, then you can try renting one of the many fabulous ski chalets in the country. The ski chalet is also ideal for family vacationers. And, most importantly, the ski chalets are located quite close to the ski slopes.
Norway is another popular skiing destination in the world. If you love going cross country skiing, then Norway is the place to be. With hundreds of miles of skiing trails, you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy the experience. There are also quite a lot of ski slopes in Norway that you will surely love to try.
Austria and Switzerland are also very popular skiing destinations. Here, you will find some of the best ski slopes in the world that is widely available for all types of skiers. Whether you are a beginner or an expert skier, you will be able to find the right slopes for you to ski on.
If you want to stay closer to home, then visiting the Colorado Rockies is a must. If you want to ski in Colorado, then going to Aspen would be the best choice that you will ever make. This is a first class resort town that is widely known all over the world. It offers hundreds of different ski trails for every type of skier. There are quite a lot of ski villas in this area that you can rent and some even comes with its own heated swimming pools.
If you want to go skiing somewhere unique, then you might want to consider going to Dubai. With the Ski Dubai as one of the largest indoor skiing facilities in the world, you will see that skiing here will offer you a unique experience. Besides, where else will you be able to go to a tropical beach right after spending a day skiing? What's more is that Dubai has a lot to offer. From water parks, to seven star hotels, to climate controlled beaches, to skiing facilities, to large shopping malls, you will see that there is no other country in the world that will be able to offer the best of both worlds.
These are just some of the popular skiing destinations in the world. As you can see, there are quite a lot of places where you can experience fantastic skiing. So, if you plan on going on a skiing vacation, you can be sure that you will be able to find the perfect place for you to experience the thrill and excitement that skiing has to offer.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Guided Tours of Beautiful Italy
If you know a little Italian, you may want to visit the beautiful country of Italy on your own. If, however, you’re looking to sit back and pack in as much of the country as possible, try one of the guided tours of Italy offered by many travel services. You’ll generally get a cheaper deal and you’ll enjoy the country on an air-conditioned coach, complete with an Italian-speaking interpreter.
There are many ways to take guided tours of Italy but many of them start near the top of the country and go southward. The tour can begin in the watery canals of Venice or in the fashion capital of Milan. In Venice, visitors can take a gondola ride and eat in one of the many fine restaurants in the city. The lovely city stretches across numerous small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon that opens into the Adriatic Sea in the northeast part of the country. The city conveniently lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers.
In Milan, a tourist on one of the guided tours of Italy can take a few hours to shop the expensive shops in downtown Milan. Your guides might have purchased tickets for the group at the famous La Scala Theater. The Duomo in Milan is the second largest cathedral in the country. Many guided tours of Italy then head south, through the Tuscan hills and into the ancient and beautiful city of Florence, called “Firenze” in Italy. The Arno River runs through the city, also a location of many museums and churches.
Many go to Florence to see the Ponte Vecchio, a unique old bridge crossing the river that contains many quaint shops and eateries. The Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore is the magnificent domed cathedral within the city. On some guided tours of Florence, you’ll be given time to see its many lovely churches or to see the Uffizi Galleries or the Pitti Palace. Outdoors, one can see a copy of the famed statue of David by Michelangelo or the original one, in the Uffizi Museum.
When you think you’ve seen enough churches, many guided tours of Italy take you to Rome and the Vatican—both places where the churches and cathedrals are extremely wealthy and amazing to see. You’ll also see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon—all parts of ancient Roman times that have been somewhat preserved. You may also be able to see some catacombs, which were places where early Christians worshipped and buried their dead.
No good visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican, including the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. These are wondrous sites that make you wish it were possible to take pictures. You can take as many pictures as you wish of St. Peter’s Square and St. Paul’s Basilica. Hopefully, you’ll be on one of the guided tours of Italy that includes Southern Italy and a visit to the very ancient village of Pompeii. Destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, it is currently a life-sized museum of what life was like in the average city a millennium ago. It may prove, in fact, to be the highlight of your guided tour.
There are many ways to take guided tours of Italy but many of them start near the top of the country and go southward. The tour can begin in the watery canals of Venice or in the fashion capital of Milan. In Venice, visitors can take a gondola ride and eat in one of the many fine restaurants in the city. The lovely city stretches across numerous small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon that opens into the Adriatic Sea in the northeast part of the country. The city conveniently lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers.
In Milan, a tourist on one of the guided tours of Italy can take a few hours to shop the expensive shops in downtown Milan. Your guides might have purchased tickets for the group at the famous La Scala Theater. The Duomo in Milan is the second largest cathedral in the country. Many guided tours of Italy then head south, through the Tuscan hills and into the ancient and beautiful city of Florence, called “Firenze” in Italy. The Arno River runs through the city, also a location of many museums and churches.
Many go to Florence to see the Ponte Vecchio, a unique old bridge crossing the river that contains many quaint shops and eateries. The Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore is the magnificent domed cathedral within the city. On some guided tours of Florence, you’ll be given time to see its many lovely churches or to see the Uffizi Galleries or the Pitti Palace. Outdoors, one can see a copy of the famed statue of David by Michelangelo or the original one, in the Uffizi Museum.
When you think you’ve seen enough churches, many guided tours of Italy take you to Rome and the Vatican—both places where the churches and cathedrals are extremely wealthy and amazing to see. You’ll also see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon—all parts of ancient Roman times that have been somewhat preserved. You may also be able to see some catacombs, which were places where early Christians worshipped and buried their dead.
No good visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican, including the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. These are wondrous sites that make you wish it were possible to take pictures. You can take as many pictures as you wish of St. Peter’s Square and St. Paul’s Basilica. Hopefully, you’ll be on one of the guided tours of Italy that includes Southern Italy and a visit to the very ancient village of Pompeii. Destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, it is currently a life-sized museum of what life was like in the average city a millennium ago. It may prove, in fact, to be the highlight of your guided tour.
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