Skiing In Europe
Pick a country in Europe...France, Austria, Switzerland or Italy. It's not too early to make reservations for Winter, 2007...and it may be too late. Colorado and Utah have wonderful ski resorts but Europe has most of the biggest ski circuses in the world. You can ski from country-to-country, across borders, during one day. Expensive? The airfare is the most expensive part but there are wonderful fares right now that bring the costs w--a--y-- down. An example: AA Switzerland Air Sale to Zurich from $379! (ends 12/4)
ex-Marine and I are heading to St. Moritz to snowshoe in March (read today's "Better Fitness" article in the Parade edition of your newspaper for more about snowshoeing) and St. Moritz offers "Tophit" packages, ranging from 2 day/2 night-7 day/7 night, including: all lifts, local transportation, hotel with full breakfast. The costs? A Basic hotel will run $514 US, a Deluxe Hotel, $1,300 US. Compare these prices with $546 for a 7-day Aspen/Snowmass lift ticket.
Or look for a package that bundles air and hotel to your chosen destination. How about adding on a few days after visiting Paris, Rome or London. Remember, Winter is bargain basement time and you don't need perfect weather to enjoy yourselves. Ski holidays
Yummy fondue, raclette (melted cheese on boiled potatoes and bread), outstanding pastries...nothing comes close to the food and ambiance in Europe. You don't have to ski...and if you don't need lift tickets, buy air and hotels separately. Train to your destination......Trenitalia Winter Promotion, save 20% on Italy Rail Passes
... and have a wonderful time.
