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Diving into French Polynesia
I could see the sharks from the boat –– dozens of them, swirling beneath me in the gin-clear water off of Bora Bora in French Polynesia like moths around a glowing...
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In Breckenridge, artists transform blocks of snow into sculpture
Huge frozen works of art are rising from blocks of snow in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado. I wandered to the Riverwalk Center after dinner last night to take in some of the sculptures-in-progress. About a dozen teams are competing in this year’s International Snow...
Ten – make that eleven – reasons to love Beaver Creek Mountain
I’m in Colorado, checking out three ski resorts this week. I spent yesterday exploring Beaver Creek, which added 250 acres of new terrain this year. Here are my favorite things about the resort, so far… World class corduroy. OK, honestly, I’m not into groomed runs....
Ikon Pass adds travel booking service to lineup
Add travel planning to the list of benefits for holders of the Ikon Pass. The pass, which costs $1,149 for adults, provides access to 47 ski resorts in the United States and beyond. The new Ikon Pass Travel service allows pass holders to book airfare, hotels, and...
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For more than three decades, award-winning travel writer Becca Hensley has roved the world to find the meaning of life. Currently, she serves as Travel Editor for New Orleans Bride and Contributing Editor for Insiders Guide to Spas. A poet, mother, and gadabout, she is a luxury expert.
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