Barbara Rogers

Nov 19, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Barbara Rogers

Best known to tourists for the boisterous chaos of Palermo, the views of Mount Etna from idyllic Taormina, and for that capricious volcano itself, Sicily has far more to draw travelers. In Sicily’s southeast corner, one region encapsulates the Sicilian spirit that has seen it through conquest and natural disasters, a region less well-known to tourists but one of the island’s most beautiful and fascinating.

Nov 15, 2024 | planetware.com | Barbara Rogers |Lana Law

Quickly outgrowing its beginnings as a sport for intrepid mountaineers, skiing is now a mainstream winter activity for the whole family. And ski resorts around the world have kept up with the demand, adding hotels, restaurants, après-ski entertainment, and all manner of indoor and outdoor recreation. But for skiers, it's the snow that counts, and the terrain of the mountainsides it falls on.

Nov 7, 2024 | planetware.com | Barbara Rogers

More casual and laid-back than the glitzy resorts of France and Switzerland, ski resorts in Austria exude an old-world charm, with trail and lift networks linking small Alpine villages surrounded by spectacular snow-covered peaks. From most of these cozy villages, you can ski all day without ever repeating a run, whatever your level of experience. Austrian terrain ranges from some of the world's steepest runs to gentle slopes and trails perfect for learners and youngsters.

Nov 7, 2024 | planetware.com | Barbara Rogers |Lana Law

Europe's highest mountain ranges – the Dolomites and the French, Swiss, and Savoy Alps – form Italy's borders on the north and west. On their snow-covered slopes are some of Europe's most famous ski resorts. At these high altitudes – more than a dozen peaks in the Dolomites alone exceed 3,000 meters – snow is almost certain from November through April, and the season is often longer.

Nov 1, 2024 | planetware.com | Barbara Rogers |Lana Law

Whether it's the glamour of St. Moritz or the dazzling vision of the Matterhorn towering above Zermatt's classic chalets, every skier dreams of skiing the Swiss Alps. Contrary to what you may have heard, not everyone here skis like James Bond, and these majestic mountains are not just for experts. Most resorts have easy cruising terrain and excellent learning programs. Many have dedicated slopes and lifts just for learners and beginners.