Lake Tahoe, Nevada is 193 square miles of pure, blue water surrounded by 10,00 foot peaks.  It sits magically 6,225 feet above sea level.   James TravelPOINTS can help you plan the perfect weekend getaway or meeting and incentive groups 1-800-538-7461, www.travelpoints.com 

Here you can play at 28 world-class alpine and Nordic ski resorts.  Hike and mountain bike on endless trails throughout the Sierra Nevada.  Golf on some of the most incredible courses in the country.  Take advantage of 24-hour casino action, top comedians and musicians.  And enjoy it all amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

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Witness the best of the Canadian West in the midst of its winter glory.  The magic, tranquility and stunning beauty of Canada this time of year is impressive to say the least.  And Canada’s favorable exchange rate makes a winter vacation all the more value added.

Pristine snow, majestic vistas and the comforts of a cozy lodge will help you start the New Year rested.  We have a mountain of great winter destinations.  Here are just a few:

Heli-Ski at the Top of the World

If you want to ski, there are three ways up the mountain.  You can hike, take a chair lift or you can take a helicopter.  Heli-Skiing provides skiers fresh virgin snow and untracked powder.  In the Canadian Rockies CMH Heli-Skiing has been offering its guest the ultimate deep powder Heli-Skiing experience for over thirty years.  With eleven areas (adamants, Bobbie Burns, Bugaboos, Cariboos, Galena, Gothics, Kootenay, McBride, Monashees, Revelstoke, Valemount) located in the remote and spectacular mountains of British Columbia, the immense terrain covers over 20,000 square kilometers! 

The season begins in December and runs through the spring months depending on the snow conditions.  Spring skiing offers a variety of ski and snow conditions ranging from corn snow on south facing slopes to powder on north facing slopes.  The days are long and the temperatures are warmer, generally allowing for more skiing than other times during the season.  Skiers are transported by Helicopter to various mountain ranges where they will descend down remote mountain areas with a dedicated professional guide leading the way.   Each guide brings extensive experience for evaluating snow pack stability, assessing hazards in the terrain and guiding guest to safe skiing conditions. Skiers experience runs from 500 to 2,100 vertical meters of powder terrain enjoyment.  Each area encompasses more than 1,500 square kilometers and offers spectacular views of the beautiful mountain country.  Heli-Skiing is not for the novice skiers.  Conditions and terrain can vary from spacious open glaciers with moderate pitches to steep tree skiing.  Skiers need to be experience and capable of handling a variety of snow conditions from light fluffy powder to wind affected crust and everything in between.

After a day of skiing guest can relax in one of the lodges especially built for Heli-Skiing in the remote mountains areas.  The comprehensive vacation includes all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, accommodations, transfers from the Calgary Airport, certified guides, use of specially designed Heli-Skis and all applicable taxes.  Heli-Skiing vacations vary from 3 to 10 days.  During the summer month, Heli-Hiking is available to explore off-the-beaten-path hiking in the majestic, unspoiled Canadian Rockies. Ski TravelPOINTS 1-800-538-7461 has complete details brochures and information about Heli-Skiing, Heli-Hiking or simply enjoying the comforts of the lodges in Canada and dude ranches in the United States. 

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Worlds away, yet right in our own backyard, come enjoy the beauty and splendor of Beaver Creek.  If you think it’s just too pricey, think again, low season offers some great deals, there are accommodations to fit every need.  Beaver Creek is a perfect romantic getaway, an exciting ski adventure and a great place for corporate meetings and team building.

Summer is a great time to relax and enjoy, shopping in the village, the year-round outdoor ice skating rink, or an evening at the world class Vilar Center for the performing arts.  There is an abundance of hiking and biking trails, you can take the lift to the top of the mountain where you can then pick up a mountain bike and feel the wind in your face as you speed down.  If you’re the type that prefers to hike they have several trails down, or keep yourself in your seat and head down the same way you came up. Enjoy team building experiences such as white-water rafting, jeep rides or a hayride up the mountain for an incredible dinner at Beano’s or Allie’s Cabin.  Beaver Creek sits in a valley covered with Aspen trees and is a spectacular site for fall foliage, image yourself hot-air ballooning over the valley or horseback riding through the wildness.  There is always winter, Beaver Creek has taken itself from a ski mountain that was considered moderate at best, to some of the best downhill in Colorado.  Spring is a quiet time with plenty of great deals. How about a round of golf on the Beaver Creek Golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones?  Is it true your ball actually travels further at this altitude?

If your looking for perfect place to stay here are a few to choose from, The Pines Lodge (rated four diamonds) has some of the best meeting facilities in the village, and certainly the best restaurant “Grouse Mountain Grill” toured as an “Upscale American Grill” has received several awards, and you just can’t beat the view.    The Inn at Beaver Creek is an intimate mountain lodge with a four-diamond rating. There are many condominiums to choose from, try Townsend Place or The Borders Lodge if price is a factor.  There is a wonderful selection of luxury condominiums; Oxford Court or St. James Place are located within the village.  Elkhorn Lodge is beautiful both inside and out with a luxurious rustic charm and is located right next to the golf course.  If you want a feeling of the Wild West SaddleRidge is a must, it houses the largest know private collection of American West antique furnishings and artifacts.  We are also able to book private home throughout the village or a private retreat located on Beaver Creek Mount at 9,500, where you can relax while the cabinkeeper and chef serve you and up to 9 other guests.

So next time your in the mood to getaway or looking for a corporate retreat  call Ski TravelPOINTS 1-800-538-7461, www.travelpoints.com.

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