Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The 2011 Big Snow Festival of Arinsal, Andorra!
During next winter, from the 13th to 20th of March 2011, will be held in Andorra's premier ski resort, Arinsal, the second edition of the Big snow festival which saw its inauguration the same month last year. Its success meant that the operation had to be repeated in 2011. The line up for this year events is still a mystery to all, but if we are to go by last year’s excellent list of artists, we are in for a week of top quality music that will be spun by some of the finest UK and European DJs on the clubbing scene, along with some hardcore partying.
Last year’s event saw the likes of Calvin Harris, Judge Jules, Pendulum and Toddla T rock the scene with some heavy, heavy rhythms, sending the expecting crowd raving like crazy throughout the wee; a sporting feat in itself considering that one must be pretty worn out after a full day of snowboarding or skiing.
What we can tell you though, is that the venue itself will not disappoint you; although you might no get to see much of it as partying will be of the essence during that famous week of March. The Arinsal ski Resort of Andorra is, more precisely, located in Vallnord at an altitude of over 2500m. The resort is a haven of fun for proficient skier as well as for the novices who will be able to take lessons within their excellent skiing and boarding school. Besides, free-stylers will have at their disposal 40 000 squares metres of dedicated terrain which includes your usual freestyle apparatus in the shape of half pipes, kickers, rails… Arinsal is also connected to the neighbouring Pal resort from where you can also reach the pistes.
The tickets for this year’s event are already on sale, with more details about the event at http://www.thebigsnowfestival.com, and you will find some great ski packages and hotels for Andorra’s Arinsal ski resort on our website.
So, if you’re looking to merge the pleasures of partying with the satisfaction of skiing and snow boarding, the fun filled and action packed Big Snow Festival 2011 will be the place to be, comes next March. You can book your hotels and accommodations with Mountvacation.com, where you will be sure to find some incredible offers and deals, as well as some fantastic alternatives. Have Fun!!!!
Last year’s event saw the likes of Calvin Harris, Judge Jules, Pendulum and Toddla T rock the scene with some heavy, heavy rhythms, sending the expecting crowd raving like crazy throughout the wee; a sporting feat in itself considering that one must be pretty worn out after a full day of snowboarding or skiing.
What we can tell you though, is that the venue itself will not disappoint you; although you might no get to see much of it as partying will be of the essence during that famous week of March. The Arinsal ski Resort of Andorra is, more precisely, located in Vallnord at an altitude of over 2500m. The resort is a haven of fun for proficient skier as well as for the novices who will be able to take lessons within their excellent skiing and boarding school. Besides, free-stylers will have at their disposal 40 000 squares metres of dedicated terrain which includes your usual freestyle apparatus in the shape of half pipes, kickers, rails… Arinsal is also connected to the neighbouring Pal resort from where you can also reach the pistes.
The tickets for this year’s event are already on sale, with more details about the event at http://www.thebigsnowfestival.com, and you will find some great ski packages and hotels for Andorra’s Arinsal ski resort on our website.
So, if you’re looking to merge the pleasures of partying with the satisfaction of skiing and snow boarding, the fun filled and action packed Big Snow Festival 2011 will be the place to be, comes next March. You can book your hotels and accommodations with Mountvacation.com, where you will be sure to find some incredible offers and deals, as well as some fantastic alternatives. Have Fun!!!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ten Things to do in Zell am See This Summer
Ten Things to do in Zell am See This Summer
If you are travelling to Zell am See this summer, you are in definite luck. First because the destination itself is quite a sight to see as it is nesting by the banks of the Zeller See Lake and lies at the foot of the Shmittenhöhe Mountain. And second, because you will not find a holiday town resort that will offer as many activities to keep you and your family busy this summer as well as next winter.
The list of ten things to do that I have compiled here may not be the best, but that would only be because there is such a wide selection of activities to choose from, that to make one that would tickle everybody’s fancy would be near impossible. I am nonetheless confident that the objects found in this list will enthuse quite a few. As you will also notice, the selection has been made in order to offer variety. So, here is your list of ten things to do in Zell am See this summer.
1. Go in search of the rare bearded vulture with some great hiking excursions on the Shmittenhöhe Mountain and Kitzsteinhorn glacier. A guide will take you on tour through the hiking routes, in groups of four, to a maximum of 25, and will help you discover these fantastic peaks with their knowledge of the area and history that is second to none. And if you have children, you can also experience the mountains in the company of llamas, the legendary Andean mammal, that will carry the burden for you and render your trekking session that bit more exotic. Certainly, something for the children to talk about on their return home from holidays.
2. This summer and every summer, you have the possibility to ski and board in the vicinity of Zell am See. That’s right, even during the hot months of July and August. And that is because of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier which is located in the proximity of Zell am See, by the small village of Kaprun, and where the snows are eternal, and covering it 365 days a year.
3. You can ride the impressive woods or mountain paths on the back of our long time four legged companions, and the children will be able to ride their miniature versions. So this is a call to all horse and pony back riding lovers. You’ll simply love it! The natural settings are just phenomenal.
4. This one is for all the adrenalin and adventures seekers. And what better way to pump some adrenalin in your life than with a parachute jump from 3 500 metres of altitude. You will free fall with the assistance of a pro parachutist and, well, will experience something that is not given to everyone.
5. Another activity for the adrenalin seekers and the non claustrophobic which will spice your summer holiday is caving, the art of wriggling yourself through tiny holes and over rocky terrains and through… You get the idea! Guides will take you through Europe’s longest cave passage for an enlightening adrenalin packed excursion
6. You can head to the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and indulge in a golfing session in one of the most picturesque settings in Europe, and possibly the world, for a golf course, or two in this case.
7. Not indulging in some climbing as you are spending your holiday in the Zell am See would be a crime. So here is another activity that you could and should take up, provided like me you do not suffer from height phobia. And to help you with that are at your disposal about 70 routes offering different levels of difficulty.
8. Finding some refreshing alternatives is a must in the summer heat of the Austrian Alps. And such alternatives can be found in the form of water skiing on the Zeller See Lake, as well as wakeboarding and knee-boarding for those displaying a bit more imagination and creativity gliding on the waves.
9. Another water activity on offer in Zell am See would naturally be fishing. Experience the peacefulness of this huge peanut shaped lake, where you are sure to find that oh so quiet retreat where you’ll be able to escape for a fishing session far off the summer madness that can be found in the town centre.
10. The children, on top of the afore-mentioned activities, will be particularly pleased with some of the water activities such as the rubber banana and fun tyre rides. A plethora of other activities for children are also available on site.
There you are! A list of ten activities that will keep you and your family occupied this summer, should you decide to venture to Zell am See, this remarkable holiday resort town in the heart of the Austrian Alps. And MountVacation is the place to book this year’s mountain summer holidays.
By chris Ngalikpima
Published: 7/13/2010
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ten-things-to-do-in-zell-am-see-this-summer.html
If you are travelling to Zell am See this summer, you are in definite luck. First because the destination itself is quite a sight to see as it is nesting by the banks of the Zeller See Lake and lies at the foot of the Shmittenhöhe Mountain. And second, because you will not find a holiday town resort that will offer as many activities to keep you and your family busy this summer as well as next winter.
The list of ten things to do that I have compiled here may not be the best, but that would only be because there is such a wide selection of activities to choose from, that to make one that would tickle everybody’s fancy would be near impossible. I am nonetheless confident that the objects found in this list will enthuse quite a few. As you will also notice, the selection has been made in order to offer variety. So, here is your list of ten things to do in Zell am See this summer.
1. Go in search of the rare bearded vulture with some great hiking excursions on the Shmittenhöhe Mountain and Kitzsteinhorn glacier. A guide will take you on tour through the hiking routes, in groups of four, to a maximum of 25, and will help you discover these fantastic peaks with their knowledge of the area and history that is second to none. And if you have children, you can also experience the mountains in the company of llamas, the legendary Andean mammal, that will carry the burden for you and render your trekking session that bit more exotic. Certainly, something for the children to talk about on their return home from holidays.
2. This summer and every summer, you have the possibility to ski and board in the vicinity of Zell am See. That’s right, even during the hot months of July and August. And that is because of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier which is located in the proximity of Zell am See, by the small village of Kaprun, and where the snows are eternal, and covering it 365 days a year.
3. You can ride the impressive woods or mountain paths on the back of our long time four legged companions, and the children will be able to ride their miniature versions. So this is a call to all horse and pony back riding lovers. You’ll simply love it! The natural settings are just phenomenal.
4. This one is for all the adrenalin and adventures seekers. And what better way to pump some adrenalin in your life than with a parachute jump from 3 500 metres of altitude. You will free fall with the assistance of a pro parachutist and, well, will experience something that is not given to everyone.
5. Another activity for the adrenalin seekers and the non claustrophobic which will spice your summer holiday is caving, the art of wriggling yourself through tiny holes and over rocky terrains and through… You get the idea! Guides will take you through Europe’s longest cave passage for an enlightening adrenalin packed excursion
6. You can head to the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and indulge in a golfing session in one of the most picturesque settings in Europe, and possibly the world, for a golf course, or two in this case.
7. Not indulging in some climbing as you are spending your holiday in the Zell am See would be a crime. So here is another activity that you could and should take up, provided like me you do not suffer from height phobia. And to help you with that are at your disposal about 70 routes offering different levels of difficulty.
8. Finding some refreshing alternatives is a must in the summer heat of the Austrian Alps. And such alternatives can be found in the form of water skiing on the Zeller See Lake, as well as wakeboarding and knee-boarding for those displaying a bit more imagination and creativity gliding on the waves.
9. Another water activity on offer in Zell am See would naturally be fishing. Experience the peacefulness of this huge peanut shaped lake, where you are sure to find that oh so quiet retreat where you’ll be able to escape for a fishing session far off the summer madness that can be found in the town centre.
10. The children, on top of the afore-mentioned activities, will be particularly pleased with some of the water activities such as the rubber banana and fun tyre rides. A plethora of other activities for children are also available on site.
There you are! A list of ten activities that will keep you and your family occupied this summer, should you decide to venture to Zell am See, this remarkable holiday resort town in the heart of the Austrian Alps. And MountVacation is the place to book this year’s mountain summer holidays.
By chris Ngalikpima
Published: 7/13/2010
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ten-things-to-do-in-zell-am-see-this-summer.html
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday afternoon by the River Sava
In one of my earlier post I told you that Ljubjana was, in summer, a treat to visit. Not only because the temperature is that of the Mediterranean type, but also because Ljubljana is surrounded east, west, north and south by lush nature. Indeed as soon as you leave Ljubljana, you enter forest territory, and I'm not talking about small wooded area in which a couple of trees fight for dear old territory. I'm talking about some seriously lush pieces of Land. I recall once someone talking about Slovenija as the European Jamaica, exactly for its hilly and lush nature characteristic. And during one escapade a couple of weeks ago, just on the outskirt of Ljubljana, I discovered a nice little spot right by the Sava river. A river that flows through four countries that used to be part of the old Yugoslavia. Namely Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina. This little place that I found was truly a little haven of piece, and safe for a brief naturist encounter, I seemed to own the place. No one in the vicinity, a thumping sunshine and a river as cold as the Arctic Ocean; the perfect ingredients for a nice and relaxing day by the banks of the River Sava! However, one must say that the water was nearly impossible to swim in. I personally found it freezing cold, but I know ofr a fact that that doesn’t deter many. And for those brave enough to venture in the water, they will do so surrounded by some great scenery. Alternatively, you can just grab your kayak and sail it down the river or gather some wood and enjoy a wonderful wild barbecue by the banks of the River Sava.
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