By Clay Larroy
We lead
such busy lives working, going to school, taking children to different
activities that often we do not stop and talk to our children. We usually do
not have time to sit around the dinner table and ask our children what they did
today. Family vacations are so
important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress free
relaxed environment. Families that take vacations together build memories that
will last a lifetime. Family vacations and travel can be a most rewarding
experience. When
you are ready to plan a vacation contact me!
Maine
Ski Resorts
Holidaymakers looking for the ultimate ski vacation
should look no further than the northernmost state of Maine. The perfect fit
for travelers in the northeast of the United States, picturesque alpine areas
and excellent slopes rival those of the famous Rocky Mountains. Popular resorts
include Sugarloaf, Saddleback, Sunday River, Shawnee Peak, Big Rock, and Mount
Jefferson. Sunday River is generally one of the first ski resorts to open for
the season, offering visitors about 743 skiable acres on which to carve out
their skills. Sugarloaf has the most skiable terrain, with its Brackett Basin
expansion and 1,153 acres of territory making it a common choice. Opportunities
are available for everyone, from amateurs and intermediates to those looking to
make their way down pristine black diamond runs.
Saddleback
One of New
England's most popular ski resorts, Saddleback is nestled in Maine's Rangeley
Lakes Region overlooking the town of Rangeley and oozes Alpine charm with its
natural beauty and uncrowded slopes. The resort spans 440 acres (178 ha), and
boasts 66 runs for all abilities, including the biggest glade in the east at 44
acres (18 ha). Priding itself as one of New England's finest family ski and
snowboard resorts, it's a great year-round destination and offers more than
just meets the eye. Saddleback is conveniently located close to both Portland
and Bangor airports, making travelling with kids a dream, and with a season
stretching from November to late April, there's plenty of snow for everyone.
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf is one
of the best ski mountains in the east, celebrated for its incredible terrain
and variety, excellent vertical drop and late ski season which can stretch to
May. The resort's relative isolation (a four hour drive time from the nearest
airport) means quieter slopes even in peak season, while the wide range of
activities keeps visitors occupied even if the fairly restricted après ski
scene doesn't. The resort is enormous, covering 1,400 acres (560 ha) of skiing
terrain, so it's possible to spend a week here and never ski the same run
twice.
Sunday River
Located in small town of Newry, Sunday River is one of
New England's most visited and celebrated ski resorts and among the most
popular in Maine. The resort is more than three miles (5km) wide with terrain
suited to skiers of all abilities - in fact, few resorts in the north eastern
United States can rival the unique diversity and classic New England skiing of
Sunday River. Conveniently located about three hours from Boston, families
travelling with kids in tow can enjoy a relatively painless journey to the
resort, making it an ideal family holiday destination. Due to the wide variety
of terrain, Sunday River is generally free of long queues for ski lifts (great
for those with kids) and crowded slopes, making it a great place to let loose
and have some fun.
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