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To say I LOVE YOU with iTunes Online Gifts

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:29 +0000

Blackhawk Network, the largest provider of gift cards sold in grocery and convenience stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, now provides Facebook users with a great new way to purchase and send iTunes Online Gifts.
iTunes Fan Page offers the ability to purchase and send online gifts to friends via Facebook.

Facebook users can now purchase iTunes Online Gifts on the iTunes Fan Page and send them with a choice of themed designs to family and friends instantly on their Facebook Wall.

Recipients can redeem their Online Gift on the iTunes Store with one click and choose from the world’s largest online selection of music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and more.

The recipient receives their iTunes Online Gift as a post to their Facebook Wall and can instantly redeem it on the iTunes Store.

The new service is now available in the U.S. exclusively on the iTunes Fan Page on Facebook.

Finding Cheap Hotels

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:19:41 +0000

It is not difficult to look for the cheap hotels if you know how and where to search for them. A cheap hotels can be found all over the place. You can find the cheap hotels wherever you go and it can also change your trip. What so amazing about the cheap hotels is that it can tighten your budget and enable you to experience the real holiday. The question is where these cheap hotels can be found.

First of all, asking your mates or co-workers who have visited the place you are going to go be is the good way to find the cheap hotels. Your friends will be able to tell you what the place you plan to visit is like, including accommodations, places to visit, and at what price. The cheap hotels might not be the place that your mates have been; however, they can recommend you some nice cheap hotelsthat you might want to stay. Your mates can also tell you which areas have the cheapest hotels.

During holiday period, you should bear in mind that the hotel rates can change depending on the season thorough out the year. This means cheap hotels is not available all year. Also, the rates of the hotel can be different during the days of your stay. To give you a better picture, visiting a well-known summer destination during winter will cost you less than going to the same trip in summer. It works the other way round.

We all know that taking a trip on the weekend is more costly than spending your holidays on the weekdays because more cheap hotels are available during weekdays. So, booking your holiday on the weekdays and on the starting of the season is always clever thing to do as you can get the cheap hotels. Nevertheless, getting the cheap hotels depends on the type of holiday you plan to take. To get the cheapest hotel rate, you should travel to the place during off season period.

Do not give up on finding the cheap hotels, if you friends or co-workers cannot give you some help on finding the cheap hotels. You can find it out by yourself. Internet can always help you to find it. Apart from the internet, there are also other options available such as a phone directory which can provide you the list of travel agencies with numerous cheap hotels rates to offer. If this is not enough, you can ring the hotel up and ask them for the cheap hotels rate that can help tighten your budget.

I would like to say again that staying in the cheap hotels would give you a lot of benefit during your holidays. Instead of spending a lot of money on accommodation, you can save it simply by staying atcheap hotels, and then you can have more money left to spend on other things. You should be clever on selecting the good cheap hotels that you are planning to stay because it can help you enjoy your trip more. Here, you can find the cheap hotels that suit yourself.

Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:43:50 +0000

The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard resort, also known as Lee Canyon, is justly part of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. It has 11 ski trails (mostly intermediate-level) over 35 skiable acres, with snowboarding areas a popular enough activity to rival the skiing. With challenging terrain parks and a half-pipe to excite the skier, Las Vegas Ski and snowboard resort is a good place to ski.

RESORT FEATURES:

Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Heli Skiing: No
Cross country:
Tubing: No
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe:
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run: 0.3 miles

MOUNTAIN FEATURES:

Lifts: 4
Trails: 11
Base/Summit: 8,510 feet/9,370 feet
Vertical: 860 feet
Skiable Area: 70 acres
Annual Snowfall: 120 inches

Snowbird Utah Ski Resort

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:41:21 +0000

It has been named the No. 1 ski resort in the United States by SKIING Magazine for five years in a row. Snowbird offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties, a luxurious spa, a plethora of dining options, four-season activities and a staff dedicated to meeting your every need. It’s no wonder why with over 500 inches of snow a year, 3,240 vertical feet, and enough varied terrain to suit anyone, Snowbird is probably one of the top five places to ski deep powder in the US. The 2,500 acres of lift served skiing are only overshadowed by the endless backcountry possibilities. The lifts are top notch with a tram reaching to the top, and many other high speed quads stretching all over the mountain. A terrain park and superpipe are on site for polishing tricks, and you can even ski the same day you arrive. Salt Lake City airport is only 29 miles away making this the most accessible resort in the US. The greatest snow on earth doesn’t even begin to describe how good the snow is here!

SNOWBIRD RESORT FEATURES
Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes
Heli Skiing: Yes
Cross country: No
Tubing: No
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run: 2.5 miles

MOUNTAIN FEATURES
Lifts: 11
Trails: 89
Base/Summit: 7,760 ft/11,000 ft
Vertical: 3,240 ft
Skiable Area: 2,500 acres
Annual Snowfall: 500 in

Beaver Creek Resort

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:52:29 +0000

If World Cup racers refer to Beaver Creek as their favorite place to compete, maybe there is something you should know.
Every year, athletes and spectators alike migrate to their mountain top resort for the Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup. But that is only a slice of what Beaver Creek has to offer. From the gentle, manicured slopes of Bachelor Gulch, to the open intermediate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl, to the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain, skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at home on their mountain.

A private resort hidden from view, with the power to bring people together. “The consummate kid-friendly resort.” That’s what SKI Magazine has called Beaver Creek, and strolling through the square you can see why. It is a modern, custom-designed resort with the cozy, unhurried feel of an Alpine village.

At this elevation the air is clear, and so are the taste buds. Here you’ll follow in the footsteps of gourmets and food critics. Here you can dine in a snow covered meadow, a pristine aspen glade, a private museum.

Beaver Creek regularly wins awards and accolades for its food, wine, service, lodging, safety standards and environmental efforts. It’s a resort where the staff are trained to not just provide what guests want, but to anticipate it.

At Beaver Creek grooming is our passion. We groom twenty hours a day, seven days a week. Fifty-two operators work ten-hour shifts at 11,000ft. behind a turbo-charged diesel engine. The result, 776 groomed acres a day or a total of 106,000 acres per season of pure corduroy for you skiing pleasure. After you enjoy the sweetest, softest terrain in North America, don’t forget about those groomers taking their 3am lunch break to get the mountain ready for tomorrow. Beaver Creek is 100% powered by wind, and recycles 1.4 million pounds of material every year. Even our trail maps are made with recycled paper.

Skiing at Beaver Creek is about an unforgettable experience, backed up by some the best skiing in Colorado.

RESORT FEATURES
Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Heli Skiing: No
Cross country:
Tubing: No
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run: 2.7 Miles

MOUNTAIN FEATURES
Lifts: 17
Trails: 149
Base/Summit: 8,100 feet/11,440 feet
Vertical: 4,040 feet
Skiable Area: 1,805 acres
Annual Snowfall: 310 inches

Boreal Mountain Resort

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:08:04 +0000

Boreal Mountain Resort is the home of the first and only all-mountain terrain park in Northern California. Pro Snowboarder David Benedek, the producer of “91 Words for Snow”, was all praises for Boreal. Clearly, this resort is worth checking out. Mix 380 acres with 500 vertical-feet; add 400 annual inches of snow, and you have a mountain ready to be cut! And with a 18 foot superpipe, this mountain attracts some amazing talent for all to see. Factor in its easy access, affordable rates, and night skiing, and you get a resort that is both made for everyone, but fun for even the most discerning snow-goer. Open from 9am to 9pm, this is one of Tahoe’s truly all day riding spots.

Boreal Mountain RESORT FEATURES:
Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes
Heli Skiing: No
Cross country:
Tubing: Yes
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run: 1 mile

Boreal MOUNTAIN FEATURES:
Lifts: 10
Trails: 41
Base/Summit: 7,200 Feet/7,700 Feet
Vertical: 500 Feet
Skiable Area: 380 acres
Annual Snowfall: 400 Inches

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:03:07 +0000

Alpine Meadows is the right place to be for skiers, beginners and experts alike. With 2,400 patrolled acres, 100 runs, and 13 lifts, there is terrain to suit any skier. Situated outside of Truckee, accessing Alpine Meadows is easy and only take 45 minutes from Reno International Airport. Alpine Meadows also offers shuttle service throughout the Truckee area, overnight ski storage, a wide range of ski instructing services, and two terrain parks with 24 features. Being right next to Lake Tahoe means there are activities galore, and more snow than you can handle, approximately 495 average annual inches. It’s not uncommon to see massive snowstorms leave multiple feet behind in one night!

Alpine Meadows RESORT FEATURES
Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No
Heli Skiing: No
Cross country:
Tubing: No
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: No
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run:

MOUNTAIN FEATURES
Lifts: 13
Trails: 100
Base/Summit: 6,835 Feet/8,637 Feet
Vertical: 1,802 Feet
Skiable Area: 2,400 acres
Annual Snowfall: 495 Inches

Alyeska - Alaska Ski Resort

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:33:25 +0000

The Alyeska Resort is one of those ski resorts that could be described as nothing short of world-class. It has 68 trails and over the 1,400 acres of ski-worthy area that also incidentally plays home to two certified downhill courses (certified by the International Ski Federation). Alyeska is also ideal for a family vacation, as there is a fair mix of trails that are easy enough for novices and that are challenging enough for more experienced skiers. There’s also all sorts of skiing to be had here.

With an average annual snowfall of 631 inches, non –existent lift lines, diverse terrain and unparalleled views, Alyeska is the Great Land and more! Mt. Alyeska offers 2,500 vertical feet of terrain. There are wide open bowls, and long top-to-bottom runs that are sure to please the intermediate, while tree-lined runs are ideal for the beginner. Boasting 2,000 vertical feet of lit night time terrain and the most spring daylight hours in the United States make skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska a unique ski or snowboard adventure. Snow-capped mountains, hanging glaciers and dancing northern lights make Alyeska Resort a winter wonderland where adventures abound. Alyeska Resort was named by Skiing Magazine as the Number 9 in the 25 Killer Trips in November 2002! It was Ranked #1 in Snow and #6 in Steeps. In November 2003, Alyeska Resort was rated #19 in North America in the Top 25 Poll! Alyeska is a true world-class resort in Alaska.

Big Bear Mountain Resort

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:19:24 +0000

Big Bear Mountain Resort is the go to resort in Southern California with the most dependable and consistent snow conditions around. With an average annual snowfall of 100 inches and 1,665 vertical feet to rip, Big Bear Resort is a must see for the enthusiast. The town of Big Bear is only minutes away for any lodging or dining desires, and in the summer this quiet town is even a great getaway.

The Park at Bear offers 59 jibs and 64 snow features including two 35-foot step downs, a 20-foot tall quarter pipe and our Pro Team Riders signature jibs to name but a few of the 123 features. It could take you all day or a couple of weeks to figure out how many combinations are out there, so start now before Park Staff redesigns the Park!

Big Bear Mountain Resorts is Snow Summit and Bear Mountain - The #1 mountain resort in Southern California. With a total of 26 lifts, interchangeable lift tickets, a free 1.5 mile shuttle between areas, over 438 skiable acres and 100% snowmaking with plenty of water from Big Bear Lake, it is easy to see why we are Southern California’s favorite winter resort. Each mountain has its own character and flavor.

RESORT FEATURES
Alpine: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: Yes
Heli Skiing: No
Cross country:
Tubing: No
Terrain Park: Yes
Halfpipe: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes
Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Longest run: 1.5

MOUNTAIN FEATURES
Lifts: 12
Trails: 22
Base/Summit: 7,140 Feet/8,805 Feet
Vertical: 1,665 Feet
Skiable Area: 748
Annual Snowfall: 100 Inches

Ski Vacation to Whistler

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:35:30 +0000

If you are looking for that perfect ski vacation and getaway, a place where there is more to do than you may have time for - how about Whistler, located in British Columbia Canada?

Whistler is located only two hours from Vancouver, along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, and five hours from Seattle, Washington. The peak elevation is only 2182 m / 7160 feet but the snow is plenty.

Within Whistler are the Blackcomb Mountains, which has over 8,100 skiable acres and one vertical mile drop. Whistler Blackcomb is actually two mountains connected by a pedestrian village. There are more than 200 trails and thirty-eight lifts at this resort and twelve alpine bowls. Of the lifts, there are three gondolas, 10 high-speed quads, and 19 other chair lifts girdling the mountains, this is more than any other resort in the world. Combined, the lifts can handle 55,000 skiers an hour, each of whom has a choice of 7,000 acres to ski in.

Experts who visit Whistler-Blackcomb suggest that the best time to ski is in the spring and summer. Greater Blackcomb is open until April 25th and Whistler until June 11th. One can ski Blackcomb’s glacier until August.

What other types of skiing are there at Whistler? How about Cross-Country? There are eighteen miles of track around the village’s lakes, golf courses, and creeks, including five kilometers of lit trails. If snowboarding is more your thing, there are terrain parks and halfpipes on both mountains.

Want something a little more adventurous? How about skiing by helicopter. Tour operators with helicopters take skiers to places with untracked powder, endless terrain and breath-taking scenery. The guide will select terrain within a zone according to snowfall, the weather, and you or your group’s ability.

If you are just learning to ski or have always wanted to learn to ski, there are many classes offered at Whistler according to your level. For the young at heart, there are also snowboarding classes.

Children who just want to play in the snow by inner tube will love the Whistler Blackcomb Tube Park. Tubes are provided and there is a lift to take you to the top. Prices vary by age and amount of time spent at the park.

Whistler and Blackcomb have many beautiful sites and wildlife so why not rent a snowmobile for the day. Outdoor Adventures provides snowmobile rentals as well as a variety of snowshoe, ATV and 4 X 4 tours. Have you ever been dog sledding? Here is something unique you can add to your ski vacation’s list of events that you can tell all your friends about. Outdoor Adventures also provides exclusive dog sledding adventures that takes you deep into the Whistler backcountry. Your professional musher will teach you how to harness and handle your own dog team, as well as everything you need to know in driving your own sled.

Accommodations and activities at Whistler are also top notch and varied. The Village, which is Whistler’s focal point, has more than 200 shops and 90 restaurants. Pedestrian friendly, the Village has walkways and plazas that lead you through shops, boutiques, art galleries and theatres. When it comes to currency, Canadian money comes in similar denominations to American money. Coins come in 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, one dollars and two dollars. Bills are in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 and are multi-colored. Currency exchanges are located throughout the village.

Before traveling to Whistler you can check weather conditions online - this may help you determine how to pack for your trip. Bring layers of clothing so that you can stay warm and comfortable. But don’t worry if you forget something as there are plenty of shops and shopping that can be done to fill any gaps. Most of all, be prepared to have a great time on the slopes without worry about not having enough to do - this is one of the best things about skiing at Whistler.

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