In-the-know, travelers come to Aspen for vacation because of it's reputation of being the IT place (not unlike Manhattan, the Hamptons, Malibu, or Beverly Hills). Even if people don't ski or mountain bike, Aspen draws jet setters to its chic yet authentic mountain town for the lifestyle, dining, àpres, shopping, and to enjoy the good life. The charming town is understated and inviting, but yes pricey!
Europe is incredibly busy during the summer and certain places are simply magical in the winter, minus the crowds. Switzerland is a country I have visited several times during the winter and it is truly a wonderland of alpine freshness and city buzz throughout the season. Arriving into Zurich, the Christmas spirit was bright, right …
Deer Valley does indeed delight for so many reasons. My top reasons for loving Deer Valley besides the obvious variety of fantastic terrain on 400 miles of trails to ski are as follows: Flying is simple! Multiple airlines fly into Salt Lake City International Airport and it happens to be a major hub for Delta, …
The Dolomites - These UNESCO World Heritage mountains may be the most beautiful in Europe! Located in Northeastern Italy at the Austrian border where "guten morgen" works as well as "buongiorno," the gorgeous limestone peaks of the Dolomites wind through four ski resorts, seven centuries-old villages, and four mountain passes! As is typical with European skiing, …
Continue reading The Italian Dolomites: Hut-to-Hut Ski Safari
They do say that once you ski in Europe, it is hard to go back and it is true. We flew the easy overnight flight into Geneva and were met by a car and driver. Within two hours, we pulled into the gorgeous Alpine Village of Courcheval, a tiny French hamlet that boasts no less …
Continue reading Courchevel: Charm and Civility of European Skiing Simply Not Found Elsewhere!
It is true, just about everything is PUREfect in Switzerland. The air is invigoratingly fresh, the water crystal clear, the trains strictly punctual, and just about all facets of life appear very well organized. The goal of this trip was to discover the perfect alpine ski holiday for my clients who love to ski but …
Continue reading Swiss PUREfection – An Alpine Village Ski Fairytale
When picking a ski resort, I put a great deal of weight into the character and authenticity of the town. I much prefer to hunker down with the locals, breathe a bit of history, and feel like I have truly arrived at a destination with soul, rather than just a contrived ski resort. Sure the …
The beauty of Eagle Airport near Vail is that you can arrive 45 minutes prior to departure and still have plenty of time to board your flight. This works well on arrival too where you can be from touch down to downtown with luggage all in 45 minutes. Ah, Vail and Beaver Creek! A luxury …
Continue reading Vail and Beaver Creek: Spring Skiing at its Absolute Best!