Tag: adventure sport

Quiz: Which Winter Adventure Are You?

The Province That Surrounds Seoul — And Outshines It

Skip the Seoul Crowds. The Real Korea is in Gyeonggi.

Best Ski Resorts in Spain

From the Pyrenees on the French border to the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Andalusia, Spain may be located in southern Europe, but the larger country of the Iberian Peninsula boasts some of the continent´s best skiing. The proximity of the two major mountain ranges to the Mediterranean Sea means you can ski in the morning and go for a dip in the water in the afternoon! See below for some of Spain´s best slopes.

Whistler Blackcomb on a Budget

Whistler Blackcomb is one of the top resorts in the world and the prices show it. Many go there for some of the best helicopter skiing offered to the public or to ski the glacier in the middle of July or just to get a sweet taste of its combined 8,171 acres of in-bound skiing. The gondola that connects Whistler to Blackcomb has the longest free span between ropeway towers in the world. The glass bottom gondola will let you take a look straight down from about 1,300 feet in the sky. It’s an incredible resort, but just because it’s a high-class resort doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it on a budget.

Extraordinary Moments, Made to Keep

The Excellence Collection offers a curated collection of luxurious resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, promising exceptional experiences for every guest and taste. From upscale suite concepts to a plethora of gourmet dining options, from wellness experiences to curated activities, The Excellence Collection guarantees all this and more.

Top 5: Ski Resorts in the United States

Narrowing down the ski resorts in the United States to a top five is a pretty difficult task, being there are at least seven just in the state of Colorado labeled world-class resorts, all offering almost unbeatable terrain and powder. But, if it had to be done, these are the top five resorts as measured by overall experience mixed with terrain and snow quality.