French Ski Resorts
The most famous ski resort in the French Alps is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Chamonix is both the oldest and the biggest French winter-sports resort. Site of the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924, Chamonix boasts the world’s highest cable car (12,000 feet). From the top, the view of Mont Blanc, at 15,700 feet, is stunning.
Chamonix Ski Resort
Visitors to Chamonix can do more than ski, though. There are conferences, a science fair, fishing and hunting, various music and folk festivals, and an alpine museum. An 18-hole golf course will delight golfers, and three movie theaters provide enough viewing entertainment for even the dedicated film buff. Five dancing spots, or discotheques, will keep the under-30 entertained, while the health-conscious adventurer can indulge in day-sports like cycling, mountain climbing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, tennis and ice skating.
Chamonix is part of the Ski Pass Mont Blanc Area, and provides access to more than 140 individual pistes, or dedicated ski runs covering more than 94 miles. A dedicated Ski Pass will provide access not only to Chamonix, but Argentière, Combloux, Cordon, Le Tour, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Megève, Passy Plaine Joux and St. Gervais Mont-Blanc as well. A good portion of the dedicated runs are above 8,200 feet, so year-round skiing is guaranteed. Chamonix also has 54 snow machines to provide adequate base and good terrain, and 49 lifts capable of transporting more than 52,000 passengers per hour.
Megève Ski Resort
Megève is built around a medieval heart, but boasts the kinds of amenities all travelers and ski enthusiasts will appreciate. Expensive and stylish, Megève was built in the 1920′s as a resort alternative to St. Moritz, and has continued to upgrade and attract discerning travelers ever since. Fortunately, you won’t need star status to enjoy one of the luxurious hotels or chalets, though you will need a sizeable vacation fund; Megève is not cheap.
The ski area, 185 miles of marked trails, has 81 integrated lifts – no T-bars for luxurious Megève. If you get there in the right year, you may even be able to witness a World Cup race, hosted on a regular basis (Chamonix was the site of the 2007-2008 race). If you get off on snowboarding, Megève also has two snow parks and a half-pipe (for the unfamiliar, think of a skateboarding park with snow). Megève gets 80 inches of snow a year, making for good to very-good base, and supplements Nature with 175 snow-making machines. Méribel, located in the center of the Three Valleys (the biggest, linked winter sports area in the world), has 200 lifts and 372 miles of dedicated trails.
Méribel Ski Resort
Méribel used to be an intermediate site, but opening up Mont Vallon and the top of the valley have made it a destination-must for extreme skiers as well. The wooden chalets, many owned by British tourists who favor the ski slopes, are tastefully rustic, the language more often English than French. A very popular resort for France skiing holidays.
Morzine Ski Resort
Morzine has easy road access, and is ideal for beginning skiers. Its gently inclined, tree-filled slopes and pleasant atmosphere are non-threatening to those unfamiliar with French customs, cuisine, or skiing. The weather is also typically mild – no need to worry about getting lost in a snowstorm. The one drawback to Morzine is its non-central location and lack of adequate transportation to other ski sites. Morzine makes snow, but not in sufficient quantity to overcome localized snow conditions, which can be disappointing. This makes it ideal for cautious beginners, but a bummer for more advanced skiers, who would prefer Serre Chevalier, with its 50 runs designed specifically for advanced or expert skiers.
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I can’t find the number for the hotel ANYWHERE on their site.
does anyone know it??
Yes you can they actually provide you with a free shuttle nighty, and you have free entry as part of the all inclusive package.
Any hotel is better in Mobay than Wexford hotel.
Avoid it like the plague. They will rip you off!
You do not need any vaccinations. I would, however, bring some insect repellent and some benadryl (for itching). In the evening there are small bugs that will bite your feet and ankles if you are in the sand. Its more of an annoyance than anything with the itching.
The water is definitely clean. I've yet to get sick on the water, and I drink LOTS of it. I would caution you though–if you goto an eatery off the resort and you just aren't completely comfortable with the setting, feel free to order a bottle of water.
Beaches runs on the same electrical current as the US. I've actually only ran into one small resort that wasn't on our current. Most hotels and resorts have upgraded to our electrical current in the last ten years. So, the answer is no adapter is needed.
Lastly, enjoy your trip!
Club Med has very nice all-inclusive resorts in Mexico (see link below).
One in Ixtapa and another in Cancun.
There are other companies with all inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Baja California (La Paz, etc)
There are many romantic tourist spots in Shanghai, such as The Bund, Yu Garden and Xintiandi. Besides, Huaihai road shopping street is another nice place to visit in downtown Shanghai(guess you are looking for this). A hotel named Shanghai New-Westlake Hotel http://new-westlake.sinotour.com/ is exactly located on the street. The hotel is a hotel-like hotel combining the Chinese architecture style and the European villa construction. Besides the unique decoration, it’s really convenient and comfortable. Just walk down the alley, The lively street is right there. u will love it!
If suburb is OK for you, Hong Qiao State Guest Hotel http://hqstateguesthotel.sinotour.com/ is a good resort in Shanghai. Garden, restaurants, bars and Café are all beautiful and good quality. This is a good place to escape from the pressure in the reality for you couple.
Stayed here for a week with my daughter two weeks ago. Had a great time. A great resort!
Hello! It really depends. When you stay in the hotel I'm pretty sure there will be a lot of Americans on vacation too, so maybe you could find somebody your age and have a good time with them. For you age, shopping and clubbing will be great. Here in Puerto Rico the legal drinking age is 18, just bring some ID (I'm 18 years old and that's what most kids of my age do). And just like everywhere else, there are very friendly people and rude people, but since you're going to stay in the nice are, most of them will be very nice. If you want to know about specific places, don't hesitate and contact me. Have a great trip!
what is the closest city? i like resorts but i enjoy having the option to venture out into the city and get to see the locals. can i get to magaritaville from this resort? how long does it take and is there a shuttle bus service? if not how much is the taxi ride approximately? thanks for any responses! this will be my first time in jamaica dn I want to make sure i choose the right resort!
i was there , oct 07. fantastic experience. will definitely go back . make sure u do the day trip and xplore jamaica. i’m not jamaican but i must say its absolutely beautiful in montego bay. ochi was also brilliant, really cultural.
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You mentioned the Hilton — you may wish to use your points to get a better deal yourself with HiltonHonors. They have some packages to members that don't always get passed to the travel agents. If you are not yet a member it may be worth joining even for the upgrade status once you are booked at the Hilton.
You are correct – BUT – you can book ahead using local on-line agencies for the discounted rates. You will need to book and pay in advanced but the rates will be as good as you can get in Thailand. If you book now – you will have lots to choose from. If you wait til you are there you will have fewer options.
I like: Passionasia.com, Asiarooms.com, thailand-hotels.com… but there are loads of similar sites – just do a google search for 'Thailand hotels'. They have hotel guides, special deals etc. You need to pay using credit card – then they will email you a hotel vouchure (print it out and bring it to the hotel when you check in – this is your receipt and proof it is pre-paid).
If your plans change you do not get refunds. But if the days change a day or two (but with the same hotel) – you can usually change with the on-line company no problem. I use these services all the time and never had a problem.
If you are driving there's a couple ways you could go:
1) Take I-4 both Universal and Disney exits are clearly marked so you should have no problem missing them.
2)You need to take a LEFT out of Disney from the "main entrance" which leads out to SR-535 (across the street is Cross Roads)
Continue until you reach Palm Parkway (the first light, you'll see Olive Garden on you're right), take a RIGHT here
Follow this road all the way until you reach Universal Studios (on your right), You'll pass over Central Florida Parkway and Sand Lake RD (two major streets, and only lights) first and it'll be across the street from Dr. Phillips High School (which should be the third light)
The second way is alot quicker, but if you're not comfortable driving in an unfamiliar area the I-4 is the way to go.
If you're not driving, you could take the Lynx bus, or a taxi.
P.S. The answer to your question is driving is an easier way, just remember though that then you have to pay for parking!
Right now, Punta cana, Dominican republic is the best place to go for that, nice, unexpensive, and I'm sure you will have the best time of your life there. http://www.bookit.com/
I went for the first time from Sept 4 till 11th. Best time I ever had. No complaints what so ever! the staff, THE FOOD and of course the drinks were great!
Going back in Feb 2010
juss got bac 2 dayy luved it