A ski-snowboard vacation to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island that included four ski areas continues with myriad off-snow activities.

Apr 17, 2007 - Mitch Kaplan

The famous Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, a wondrous array of ice and snow sculptures which are annually displayed in North Eastern China.

Jan 26, 2012 - Chloe Batrick

The trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a must for its incredible scenery and fascinating history, tree-covered mountains and rushing waterfalls.

Aug 26, 2010 - Ann Burnett

Sweden offers a diverse range of winter festivals and parties. Visitors may enjoy chamber music, reindeer riding, snow sculpting and firework displays.

Sep 25, 2009 - Karen Dion

Summer festivals are fun, but winter festivals are something special. Here's where to find winter festivities in the Twin Cities metro area and in outstate Minnesota.

Oct 24, 2007 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

When winter winds blow, thousands travel north to experience the pre-Lenten Festival of Snow, a family oriented winter carnival in one of Canada's most exciting cities

Nov 12, 2007 - Stillman Rogers

Discover winter fun in Montana, where festivals celebrate winter with sporting events such as snowmobiling, snow sculpture contests, sled dog races and ski-joring trials.

Nov 5, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

Looking for some winter fun? Bundle up and check out these great indoor and outdoor activities in Minnesota.

Oct 24, 2007 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

For thrills and adventure, magnificent scenery and vibrant night-life, Queenstown is the place to be. Over 1 million visitors a year make the journey.

Aug 12, 2010 - Ann Burnett

Parents can help their kids make a winter snow globe this Christmas as a present for teachers or family.

Dec 8, 2008 - Marcy Paulson

A ski-snowboard vacation to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island that included four ski areas continues at Treble Cone Ski Area.

Apr 16, 2007 - Mitch Kaplan

In 1944, 733 Polish children disembarked in Wellington. Some were accompanied by a parent; most left families behind in unmarked graves across Siberia and Central Asia.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

The Christmas period needn't leave you feeling the worse for wear. Tackle it head on with good food, sweet sleep, exercise and plenty of festive fun.

Dec 13, 2010 - Emma Barrington

When it comes to winter in Minnesota, there are four kinds of people: snow lovers, snow haters, snow accepters, and people who are just in denial.

Jul 14, 2007 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Alaska rail trips from Anchorage to Fairbanks and the interior offer vacationers opportunities to travel and experience uniquely Alaskan events in winter.

Feb 18, 2011 - Susan Lynne Hamilton

Winter breaks in the Southern Hemisphere needn't be frosty. Take your choice of a fabulous winter festival, invigorating outdoor adventures or a sensuous spa and massage.

May 11, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

Anchor Bay, via Madman New Zealand, is set to release this fairy tale inspired horror from Dark Risings Andrew Cymek and Brigitte Kingsley.

Dec 22, 2011 - Hari Navarro

Over the weekend (23rd/ 24th July 2011), the South Island of New Zealand experienced heavy snow falls that closed roads and made conditions dangerous.

Jul 24, 2011 - Debbie Roome