The Valle Vidal is a beautiful area with lots of adventures for hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, horse enthusiasts, and campers.

Jul 21, 2008 - Bill Sassani

Chamonix is the most famous ski resort in the European Alps. One of the biggest attractions is the Aiguille du Midi. Given the popularity and crowds is Chamonix worth it?

Oct 1, 2009 - Lisa Auer

If you're going to invest in a skiing holiday you might as well pick from the best. Alexandra Szydlowska rounds up the top skiing locations in the US and Europe.

Nov 26, 2009 - Alexandra Szydlowska

While summer blazes in the northern hemisphere and the slopes are green, the Chilean winter and the country's top ski resorts are in full swing.

Dec 23, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Skiing is popular during the southern hemisphere winter in South America, Australia and New Zealand, or consider glacier skiing in Europe or North America.

Jun 19, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Le Grand-Bornand, a traditional French village, is ideal for family skiing as it has.plenty of long wide 'blue' runs (many tree-lined) and handy nursery slopes.

Nov 24, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Thanksgiving weekend saw the start of the 2007-08 ski season with ski areas opening in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and California. Several ski resorts also got fresh snow.

Nov 26, 2007 - Donna Dailey

To ski France's famous Three Valleys, staying in Brides-les-Bains is a cheaper alternative to resorts like Meribel and Courchevel. And its has Le Grand Spa des Alpes.

Nov 30, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Feeling the winter blues? Go downhill skiing! It's bound to lift your spirits.

Feb 12, 2011 - Terri Lynn Sullivan

The area around the city of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and its National Laboratory offers an array of activities. Learn about Los Alamos must-visit sites.

Jan 6, 2011 - Lindsay Withers

Getting to Marseilles Provence Airport (MRS) is easy on cheap public transportation (trains and buses) or by taxi, rental cars, or minibus shuttle services.

Apr 16, 2010 - Henk Bekker

Asheville, North Carolina, is the nexus of any number of charming inns and outdoor activities in the Appalachian country near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nov 29, 2009 - Sara Churchville

Known as Luchon this small town of the Pyrenees offers a variety of attractions and easy access to the joy of the outdoors.

May 7, 2010 - Cécile Wight

Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons

Mar 4, 2007 - David Whitley

The winter landscape in the Luberon is defined by the sinister shadows of the vines, cut back to gnarled stumps that stand in stark rows as far as the eye can see.

Nov 3, 2009 - Heidi Brand

Deep in central France, the Cévennes are an unspoilt mountain area perfect for nature lovers, with food and wine to match.

Jul 8, 2009 - Solange Hando

Pronunciation of words like Sammamish or Tulalip is important. When visiting Seattle, learn to say local Indian names in Washington State: Puyallup, Sammamish, & more.

Feb 9, 2009 - Christina Gregoire