Starbucks got me to the Old Faithful Inn in 2005. I scooped up a last-minute cancellation and immediately called Brad, my husband, at work.
“We got into Yellowstone!”
“When?”
“Thursday!”
“It’s Tuesday, Julie.”
“Better come home!” I told him. Continue reading Loyal to Old Faithful Inn
I would claim that Scandinave Spa is the best spa anywhere, but there are two of them: one in Tremblant and one in Whistler.
The stunning Continue reading Best Spa at Whistler/Blackcomb
Consider these options: Dallas to Vancouver $640; Dallas to Seattle $360. Multiply those rates by four travelers. Given the cost difference, Continue reading Getting to Whistler/Blackcomb
An enormous pedestrian, retail Village surrounds Whistler/Blackcomb, making it more a Canadian Mall of America than a ski resort. Restaurants, bars, shopping (it has a Lululemon!) and even a library await you at Whistler. Try to remember to ski. Continue reading 6 Reasons to Choose Whistler/Blackcomb
Ski school is expensive and violates the number one reason we take family vacations: bonding. Continue reading Skiing with Young Kids
Ah, teens. They ski faster than you, take more risks than you, and are wittier than you. They can also imitate your cadaver-like stiffness on the slopes. Aren’t you glad to be able to laugh at yourself? Continue reading Skiing with Teens
It’s 8 degrees in Minneapolis. When I step out the front door, the cold air burns my nostrils and the glare off the snow makes me squint. My breath forms a cloud that lingers in front of me. When the cloud blows away, I see her: my older sister, Lisa, is lying face down in the snow. Continue reading Best Tip for Skiing with Kids
If you are looking for a golf course or kids’ club, this blog isn’t for you.
If you are looking for a golf course or kids’ club, this blog isn’t for you.
Family travel books cover these subjects thoroughly. What they don’t cover is travel WITH kids. Really with them. This blog is for you who want to witness your kids learn to ski or hike to the source of a waterfall. This blog is for families who laugh at themselves when fumbling around in foreign languages. Who don’t need an itinerary as much as a chance to wander together.
Enough action to compete with Stathem and Kung Fu Hustle. This documentary on Ski Patrols fascinated my teenage boys.
I probably should stop skiing Continue reading Why ski?
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