Best Winter Ski and Snow Vacation Destinations

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The best winter ski and snow vacation destinations are great for travelers who want a Christmas holiday trip, but who don't need to warm up somewhere tropical. Cold weather has its adherents; top winter ski vacation spots in Colorado, Utah, and other western [Read more]

Celebrate Hôtel de Glace’s 10th Anniversary

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From January 4 to April 4, 2010 Hôtel de Glace, also known as Quebec's Ice Hotel, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Last February I had the privilege of spending the night in this unique hotel. If you go make sure to take time for the Quebec City [Read more]

A Night At The Ice Hotel In Quebec, Canada

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"Ice Hotel" (or "Hotel de Glace") sure sounds like a chic, swanky, luxury hotel, doesn't it? Well, spending the night at the "real" Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada, certainly can be described  as a swanky experience with the fur pelts on the beds, but luxury is [Read more]

Quebec City Winter Carnival: An Experience To Remember

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Bonhomme and Beth I just returned from one of the most memorable weeks of my life - five days in Quebec City, Canada. I highly suggest you make your plans now to visit next year's Quebec Winter Carnival, or in French, Carnaval de Quebec. The Carnival's [Read more]

Top 10 Travel Destinations List

Ice Bed in Quebec

The Specialty Travel Agents Association (STAA) has its 2008 Best Destinations travel trend destinations selections up. This "Top 10" type list obviously has to leave out a lot of great vacation spots, and includes none in the United States' Lower 48. However, [Read more]

Tourism Ad Meets Reality Show

Quebec City at Night

In a brilliant marketing move, Tourism Quebec is airing three, reality-type shows on New York City's Fox Channel 5 this month. Viewers follow three, young, New York couples as they face "challenges" and go on scavenger hunts through Montreal, Quebec City and [Read more]