Croatia, one of the new emerging European nations, has seen an amazing turnaround in fortunes over the last decade. Since it has become more involved with the European Union, and European integration, it has become distinctly more tourist friendly, and is a great place to vacation with your family on a budget. With a number of well positioned mountain resorts, Croatia is ideally suited for skiers of all abilities and ages, making it a great all-round holiday destination.

If you're looking for a skiing holiday which combines excellent snow with a warm, friendly climate, Croatia is simply ideal for you. With numerous strategically located ski resorts, Croatia is a nation of ski lovers, and this is reflected in their amazing facilities. When in Croatia, you'd be mad to miss the Bjelolasica. The Bjelolasica is the training centre for the Olympic skiing team, located in the Zagreb region. It boasts amazing facilities, and is simply a great place to go skiing. As you might expect, the standard of training there is simply world class, and this accounts for why the Croatian national team are so prolific. On top of this, the hotel facilities are exceptional value for money, and you'll find that with any Croatian holiday, you will be spending less than you may imagine. As a growing nation, Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular skiing destination, for enthusiasts of all age and ability.

Another very popular Croatian skiing resort is Platak, located nearer the Adriatic. A little more expensive, and somewhat more remote than Bjelolasica, Platak is still a very popular resort, and is frequently rated the best place to ski in Croatia. The whole resort built around the naturally ideal ski centre is of a top quality, and it is easy to see why tourists come back year on year for their skiing vacations. A resort very much on the grow, there are plans to introduce several new ski lifts, and a dozen additional snow cannons by 2010. Platak looks to be a promising resort for the future, and is certainly great for a skiing vacation with a family. Additionally, Platak's skiing and snowboarding instruction centre is well practiced at giving exceptional quality training, across multiple languages, making for substantial improvement to your skills, regardless of your nationality. Additionally, with its high tech features, Platak could easily fit in with any European resort, and for such a low price, it is great value for money.

When in Croatia, does as the Croatians' do, and visit Zagreb. The bustling city of Zagreb has so much to offer by way of Croatian culture and history, and is an excellent chance to break away from the slopes for a few days. It is truly a cultural hotbed, and the hustle and bustle will betray the long and arduous past. Looming above Zagreb is Mount Medvednica, and the Sljeme resort. With both daytime skiing, and the option of hitting the flood-lit slopes at night. Along side highly technical snow cannons, Zagreb benefits from excellent snow coverage at this altitude, and is a fantastic city for a ski resort. Additionally, there is so much by way of additional, complimentary facilities which make skiing at Sljeme an ideal prospect.

Many people are surprised to think that Croatia actually borders Italy. However, the culture is so different from the Italian culture. With an entirely different history and culture, the Croatians certainly place heavy emphasis on their food, and this is reflected in the top quality gourmet restaurants available. Additionally, you'll note exactly how cheap the entire country is, with your average pint of ale coming in at less than a dollar. In Croatia, your spending money will go a lot further, and so will your holiday, which is why so many families choose it as an ideal destination for their skiing break. So why not choose Croatia, and benefit from world class skiing, at a fraction of the price.

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If you have just returned from a great vacation at a ski resort, which might not be the best ski resort, but you had fun, you should write a review for that ski resort and pen down all your experiences, good or bad. Writing a ski resort review will help other people who want to plan a trip to ski. When they read your ski resort review, they will come to know what all to do when they reach the ski resort. Also, it will help increase future customers who based on your ski resort review will want to enjoy all the amenities and activities which you enjoyed.

But while writing a ski resort review, you should take into account some points.

Note down the time of the year you visited the resort, its crucial.

If you want visited during a holiday, the resort might have been a little busy, and the customer service, amenities and waiting times might have been different than what they would have been had you visited during the quieter months, so, for a perfect review, it's very important to mention the time of the year you visited the ski resort. You shall not miss small details while writing a ski resort review and try to share all the moments with the readers who will read it.

You might also write a negative ski resort review if you had problems with the place or if the waiting time was more even if the visitors were less.

How was your actual skiing experience?

A person spending a fortune on a ski resort would definitely be interested in skiing, so this is one aspect you just can't miss to add in your review. You should write about the slopes, the level of difficulty they offered, the kind of equipment, if the equipment was easily available at the resort itself, or you had to take yours along or rent it from a local vendor. The whole experience about how you felt while skiing needs to be penned down very carefully, therefore the most important thing while writing a ski resort review is the type of equipment and its availability. If you were no able to ski due to the faulty equipment then you should tell others about the possible problems they are bound to face.

About other amenities.

You should tell others about the crucial aspects of the resort. People reading your ski resort review should know if they have to come prepared for any circumstances such as bad quality food, or too much time wasted in a particular activity, try and add aspects like the educational relevance of the trip.

If you liked something, like an additional amenity, the quality of service, the kind of equipment, the dining area, children's recreational area or maybe the general ambience of the whole place, you should speak out.

Finally, the Ski resort review should contain the website and other official information regarding the resort.Remember, the ski resort review is not only your experience, but also a great vacation for a future traveler

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Scotland may be the home of golf, but it's also a great place for skiing enthusiasts. With numerous world class resorts, and such a depth of history and culture, Scotland is a great place to visit on your vacation, regardless of your interests and hobbies. When you think of Scotland, you might think of kilts, and rural mountaintops and sheep, but if you actually get to know the place, you'll find it is both beautiful, with its bustling, classy cities, ensuring you're going to have an enjoyable vacation wherever you go in the country.

One of the most famous Scottish ski resorts is Aviemore. A classy, traditional ski resort, Aviemore is located within the Scottish Highlands, and is the ski resort of choice for many across the world. Loved for its friendly atmosphere and great skiing, Aviemore is more than well equipped to give you a great time. It's bars and restaurants are simply first class, offering wholesome food and drink to keep you well refreshed. Additionally, it's holiday village feeling enhances its friendly, relaxed ambience, and makes you feel a million miles from home whilst still comfortable.

Alternatively, there are some more ski resorts in the Scottish Highlands which are particularly good value for money. It is important to watch out, though, given that some resorts cater for the top end of the market, and you could end up paying a lot more than you bargained for. As long as you do your homework before you leave, you should fin the resort that is perfect to cater for your needs, and your wallet.

One thing to watch out for before you arrive in Scotland is to change your currency into Sterling Pounds. Your best option is to go to your local travel agents, or your local currency conversion centre before setting off. That way, you will be sure of exactly what you are getting for your money. It is a good idea to be wary of the commission, and the exchange rate you are being offered, and it can sometimes be quite tricky to get your head around the numbers. Make sure you work everything out before hand, and shop around so that you don't get wripped off.

For excellent deals on Scotland, why not go online? Additionally, there you will find a great deal of information on what to do in Scotland, and information on the depth and variety of Ski Resorts. If you choose not to go to a ski resort, but rather a city, and you want to cram in some top quality, affordable skiing during your trip, you are also in luck. There are loads of dry ski slopes in and around the cities, like at Polmont for example, which is located midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, which is ideal for some quick and cheap skiing. Additionally, there are several indoor artificial snow ski slopes which you can visit. These innovative inventions are used to help train national level skiers, and are also open to the public at certain times, so why not pop along during your visit?

Why not consider Scotland? With so many excellent deals on skiing package tours at the moment, you'll definitely be glad you did, and you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable, fun holiday in this picturesque, ski-enthusiast's heaven.

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Ok, so I know Bulgaria isn't likely to be the first place that springs to mind when you think about a skiing vacation. However, you'd be surprised to learn that Bulgaria is becoming an increasingly popular destination of choice for holiday makers across Europe, and the world. A new breed of European country, Bulgaria is beginning to build towards becoming an industrialised, metropolitan nation. The eastern European nation has a surprising depth of history and culture, and is truly an excellent place to discover. With this national growth comes the development of its inherent passion for skiing, and this is evident across the country, with various ski resorts springing up all over the place.

Bulgaria's most recognised ski resort is Bansko. As a result of massive investment in Bulgaria, particularly in the development of the tourism industries, Bansko is undergoing extensive refurbishment and modernisation, to create a facility that can compete on a world scale. As well as time and money spent on developing hotels, luxurious apartments, ski lifts and other facilities, there is also a great deal being ploughed into refining the actual slopes themselves, to ensure a high quality, internationally acceptable skiing conditions. With impressive snow coverage from late November through to spring, Bansko is an ideal location for a ski resort, and this is reflected by its increasing popularity. The beautiful village itself is rich in history and tradition, and you'll find the people very warm and welcoming; eager to please, and ensure you have a good time.

Another of Bulgaria's major ski resorts is Pamporovo, situated on the Rhodopi Mountain. A thoroughly modernised resort, Pamporovo boasts an extensive training academy and well maintained ski runs for all abilities. The most southern resort in Europe, Pamporovo benefits from a particularly sunny climate, with around four months of sunshine, and plenty of snow. That means you'll never be skiing in too unpleasant conditions! Pamporovo is also more than adequately equipped to deal with holiday makers in terms of auxiliary services, and has recently unveiled plans for a state of the art ski lift. With so much time and investment being spent on these slopes, it really is an ideal time to visit Bulgaria.

Of course the beauty of Bulgaria as a great skiing location is that it is relatively untouched and undiscovered. This means that you can benefit from the excellent facilities without having to contend with too many tourists. Thus, Bulgaria provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy skiing in eace and quiet, in idyllic settings. Additionally, for a trip in Bulgaria, you're going to be paying significantly less than other European countries for the same amazing weather and fantastic skiing. Bulgaria really is a win/win location for any skiing holiday.

With such extensive investment in the nation, Bulgaria is an up and coming holiday destination as it pushes towards European integration. By nursing an ever strengthening tourism industry, the nation is growing continually, and this is great news for skiing enthusiasts who can benefit from its excellent natural resources and ski resort facilities. Additionally, with such a quality-orientated approach, Bulgaria is challenging the more industrialised European nations in terms of service and produce. For a low cost, high quality skiing vacation, Bulgaria has to be a consideration, so why not book your vacation, and discover Europe's best kept skiing secret for yourself?

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Nordic Ski Walking poles help to turbo charge anyone’s walking campaign. Walking, hiking and trekking with poles makes walking much more effective by burning more calories and by utilizing all the major muscle groups. Walking with the correct length walking poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Even individuals with severe balance issues, including MS & Parkinson’s find that walking with the correct length poles radically improves their stability and balance.

Over 6 million Europeans are Nordic Ski Walking with special poles everyday.

After hosting hundreds of Nordic Ski Walking Clinics, Pete Edwards the owner/founder/coach of SkiWalking.com Nordic Walking Poles launched The American Nordic Walking System. The American Nordic Walking System is based on over 25 years of coaching experience - running, ski racing and more recently Nordic Ski Walking. Skiers do not use cheap twist-locking adjustable length poles and neither should you.

Quality one-piece Nordic Ski Walking poles are safer, lighter and more much durable than cheap twist-locking adjustable/telescoping/adjustable poles.

Disadvantages of Twist-Locking Adjustable Length Poles:

A quick review of the past users of twist-locking poles indicates that these adjustable length poles proved to be a hassle - while one-piece poles are user friendly and hassle free. Twist-locking poles tend to vibrate and rattle – Nordic Ski Walking should be a silent sport. Often, individuals cannot get their twist-locking poles to maintain their desired length or if tightened, cannot get them to loosen. Real Nordic Ski Walking Poles come with real Nordic Walking Straps – kind of like a fingerless glove. Poles that have simple loop straps or no straps are not real Nordic Ski Walking poles. Many sporting goods stores are accidentally selling twist-locking snowshoe poles, ski poles and trekking poles as Nordic Ski Walking Poles too.

Many of SkiWalking.com’s new customers accidentally purchased adjustable poles (hiking/trekking/snow shoe/nordic walking) from less knowledgeable sources or were given them as well meaning gifts. Hundreds of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift recipients were given twist-locking poles and had problems with them (unexpected collapsing, one pole shortens a few inches while walking, twist locks break, poles totally pull apart and other issues) and ended up returning these twist-locking poles—then purchased our safer, lighter and more durable one-piece poles.

Seniors and individuals with balance issues should not use adjustable poles. Edwards states that he wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if he scammed seniors and folks with balance issues into buying twist-locking poles.

All of us have had telescoping tools and/or tri-pods that proved totally uncooperative. Obviously, one-piece tools and tri-pods perform better, last longer and are hassle free.

The Many Myths About Twist-Locking Adjustable Length Poles:

Manufacturers of twist-locking poles make wild claims that their telescoping poles are necessary for travel, for climbing hills and coming down hills. As a ski coach, Edwards and his athletes don’t travel with twist-locking poles because the strength and durability of one-piece poles is superior. The claims that you need to shorten your poles for up-hills and lengthen your poles for the downhills are false also. With the correct technique and length, one-piece poles perform perfectly in all terrain and conditions. Perfect length poles are custom fit to each individual’s height. Walking with one-piece poles makes hill climbing amazingly easier. Coming down hills with those same perfect length poles and poles planted out in front radically reduces the stress to the knees.

Ski Racers don’t change poles at the base of a hill climb and there is no reason for Nordic Ski Walkers to change pole length either.

Nordic Ski Walking and Nordic Running:

Edwards and his family Nordic Ski Walk at least six days a week up mile-long Alligator Hill and their one-piece poles perform flawlessly on the climb and the return descent. These same one-piece poles are fantastic for Nordic Running on this same hilly trail as well as on the beach. Twist-locking poles are not made to withstand the added stress of Nordic Running.

Travel With Confidence:

When it comes to travel, twist-locking poles are perceived as better for travel – fitting into backpacks and suitcases. Please note the adjustable poles and their twist-lock mechanisms are not recommended due to the potenial hassle, inconvenience and safety risk. Traveling with one-piece poles packed in a padded pole bag is the best option and the only option recommended by The American Nordic Walking System. Ski racers know this simple fact when traveling with their favorite race skis and race poles.

Americans Deserve The Best & The Safest:

From his experience as the USA's most active Nordic Ski Walking coach, Edwards has found that the best poles and safest poles for all Americans are one piece poles - not twist-locking adjustable poles. The Finns, who officially launched Nordic Walking 10 years ago, never envisioned using adjustable poles for Nordic Ski Walking and/or Nordic Running - they use sturdy one-piece designs that are durable and user friendly. Please note that when individuals bring their twist-locking adjustable poles to his clinics they don't like the twist-lock mechanism. One lady told a class of 40 enthusiastic Nordic Walkers that she super-glued her 0 titanium Leki poles the night before because they kept slipping.

Happy Customer Comments:

Edwards receives hundreds of thank you cards and emails each moth. Here are just a few examples of the wonderful feedback Edwards has received:

Pete - I am super pleased with your nordic ski walking poles. I read your comments about "adjustable" poles and you are so right. I purchased a pair of adjustable walking poles less than a month ago from a large retail chain store. The adjustable poles would not stay locked

Have a good day,

Marilynn

Thanks for your honesty and help with my walking pole order. I returned the telescoping trekking poles from REI that I received for Father’s Day and purchased your one-piece poles in the perfect length for me. You have a wonderful, hassle-free product.

Keep up the good work,

Jim

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Utah is a great place to take a skiing vacation, regardless of your skiing abilities or experience. With a number of world class ski resorts, Utah boasts some of North America's best skiing, and prides itself on having 'the best snow on earth'. But don't take my word for it - get out there and experience the magic of skiing in Utah for yourself! With such high quality resorts, and truly amazing snow coverage and texture, Utah is an excellent location for your skiing vacation.

If you're looking for a choice of resorts, but you don't want to venture too far from home, Utah is definitely the place for you. Its fine, powdery snow can be experienced through most of the year, and you'd be simply mad not to visit Utah at some point if you're a skiing enthusiast like me. One of the premier resorts in Utah is the Deer Valley Resort. In 2005, Ski Magazine voted Deer Valley as the best resort in the whole of North America, and it is easy to see why. The sheer quality of skiing to be had, combined with the breathtaking surrounding and facilities that are second to none, makes Deer Valley a connoisseurs choice. And what's better, it feels a million miles away, yet it is only a short difference from the bustle of Salt Lake City. The resort itself has over 20 ski lifts to ensure queues are kept to an absolute minimum, and it is more than reasonably priced for the quality of the skiing.

Another of Utah's most cherished resorts is Powder Mountain. The haunt of the local skiers, Powder Mountain is relatively undiscovered in comparison to the other resorts, although it is just as good in terms of facilities. In fact, it is thought to be one of the best resorts if you are looking for value for money, and with an ideal climate, it really is the perfect place to host your skiing vacation. With only 7 ski lifts, Powder Mountain is a much smaller ski resort, but that doesn't mean it's not as good! If anything, you are likely to benefit from fewer skiers, meaning you have more slope to yourself! Powder Mountain is famous for its atmosphere, which just smacks of traditional Utah spirit and friendliness. And that's not to mention its impressive dedicated skiing school, which provides lessons from some of the state's most experienced skiing experts, all at very reasonable prices. With nightly grooming, and slopes available to meet all ability standards, Powder Mountain has certainly earned its reputation as a world class ski resort without the crowds, and is truly one of Utah's best kept secrets.

So if you are looking for a great skiing vacation to go with you family, or if you are looking for somewhere to hone your skills, you really couldn't do better than Utah. Combining both world class accommodation and restaurants, with perfect natural skiing conditions, Utah is perceived as one of America's best skiing states, and it is easy to see why with it's beautiful, thick, powder snow. With its depth and quality of resorts, there's something for everyone, and you will be sure to enjoy your vacation, like the millions of enthusiasts before you, that have chosen Utah for their skiing break.

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Nordic Skiing, better known as cross country skiing, can be done as well as slope skiing or as an alternative for those of you visiting Lapland who have never tried it before. All equipment can be hired, from the skis, poles, to the clothing if you require it.  With 320km of mechanically prepared trails, cross country skiing in Lapland will certainly not disappoint. If you visit Lapland around December time you will encounter lots of skiers, many of them locals, cross country skiing is seen in Lapland as their winter sport. 38km of trails are illuminated and on 24th December it is a Lapland tradition to participate in cross country skiing.

Children are well catered for and are able to be fitted with everything they need in order to cross country ski.  With 320 km of trails you may feel a little put off but there are plenty of route variations and you can make your journey as long or as short as you like. If you have never cross country skied, don't worry, many of the professionals will simply skate around you until you find your feet. There really is no better sport to try whilst in Lapland, the tracks are pleasantly quiet and the lights add to the magical aura of Lapland.  All that can be heard is the snow beneath your skis and of course you may see the odd reindeer on your trek.   Like all activities in Lapland, cross country skiing can be enjoyed by the whole family and why not keep hold of your skis for the whole holiday, that way you can enjoy the cross country skiing at any time day or night, the ski tracks are open quite late and it isn't unusual in Lapland to go cross country skiing until 8.00 o clock at night.

Of course after cross country skiing you will certainly want some refreshments, so why not stop off at one of the really good local restaurants where the food and drink are excellent before retiring back to your Lapland Log Cabin for a really good night's sleep.

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When it comes to skiing and winter sports, Europe has more than its fair share of amazing resorts. From the greatly priced, to the more than reasonable, Europe has it all, and has so much to offer any skier. If you've never been to Europe on a skiing holiday, or if you're looking to expand your experience, you'll find something that catches your eye without too much research, and you might just end up joining the legions of skiing fans that wouldn't go anywhere else in the world for their vacation.

On mainland Europe, you have such a varied selection. From the world famous French skiing resorts to Austria, Switzerland and the tiny principality of Andorra, you've got such a wide range of skiing to choose from. France is known the world over as the true home of skiing, and the French really know how to do a quality vacation. With naturally amazing resources, and scenery that can take your breath away, France is an ideal location for a skiing trip. Why not try the Courchevel resort, which has four different ski resorts within one, providing the perfect blend of quality and affordability in a skiing trip. From the grossly overpriced 1850 resort, the playground of Europe's film stars and playboys, to the seemingly remote 1350 at the bottom of the hill, you have so much to choose from in Europe's finest skiing country. With the kids or with your friends, France is truly a destination that will make for a memorable skiing vacation.

Or how about some of the Italian resorts? Italy, famous for being the cheaper way to ski, also benefits from a diverse range of resorts, like the tiny Alba resort, as well as some larger, more sizeable areas to ski. Famous for passion and a depth of culture, Italy is the ideal place to take a skiing break in Europe, and the weather's good too! Or how about Italy's neighbor, Croatia? A rising European nation, you'll find a Croatian holiday outrageously good value for money, not to mention top quality. From the international standard ski resorts to their world class restaurants, Croatia is certainly a country on the up, and its skiing facilities can only improve as more and more tourists flock to their slopes each year. Additionally, Bulgaria is an excellent skiing destination to take the kids. With open arms, you will be welcomed by the Bulgarian people, who are more than eager to tell you about their rich and deep past, and welcome you as part of their future. In these expanding and developing European nations, you will come to appreciate the value of tourism, and the quality of treatment and service they are prepared to offer for your investment.

How about Austria for your skiing trip? When we think of skiing, we often imagine the Alpine ideal, with breathtaking scenery and fresh, clean air. Well, it simply doesn't come much better than Austria, and if you're looking for a skiing destination that has it all, why not try Austria for that touch of class with your skiing. Or why not pop over to Switzerland for their Alps experience? Skiing the alps in the home of chocolate and cuckoo clocks, you will be amazed at how picturesque this modern nation has managed to be, whilst still becoming a world leader in financial industry.

Skiing in Europe is the ideal way to spend your vacation. If you love skiing, you are guaranteed to find a great resort somewhere, within your budget that meets your needs, and caters for your ability. With most resorts also boasting strong training academies, you can also work to improve your skills while you are there, ensuring that your skiing trip is both useful and memorable. Whatever you are looking for, choose Europe as your number one skiing destination, for that perfect blend of quality, tradition and culture, and for a holiday that is truly breathtaking.

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Ok folks so we have all been on some vacation to somewhere hot, but going on holiday in search of snow is something that only a certain type of person does. That person is probably into skiing. A skiing vacation does not have to be something that a professional and seasoned skier does, and in fact I learned to ski when I was on the mountains of France. If you are considering going on a skiing holiday, then I suppose it is better to learn how to Ski before you go away, and that way you can really benefit from enjoying the more challenging slopes.

My first skiing holiday, happened because my wife said that she was bored of going on holiday in search of sun and I could hardly blame her! Year, after year we ago away to some place hot and sit on the beach all day, I don't know about you but it is not our idea of fun. The year before we had went on a safari holiday, and this was something that we found a lot more entertaining, it gave us a chance to actually do something different: that we couldn't do back home.

Going on a skiing holiday, was also ideal because we had family out in France. It meant that we could go and see them when we first arrived and then hit the slopes for the rest of our stay. When we first arrived at our skiing destination the first thing that struck me was how warm the place is. Being surrounded by snow, you expect to experience cold weather, but in actual fact the weather was rather pleasant. The fact is that snow is deep and compressed, and that leads to ideal conditions for hitting the slopes. My wife and I started out by booking some lessons. My wife had skied before, but she explained that because she hadn't skied for a while, she felt like she would rather do the lessons as well. The instructor was great, and really helped to give me an understanding of what was involved. I felt like I knew how to start, and stop and I felt like that gave me the necessary confidence to get started. The instructor seemed to really understand how to teach us, and I suppose that would come with his experience. He explained to us the importance of safety on the slopes, and how you have to be aware of what the people are doing around you.

During our holiday, we had a really great time. We woke up early and hit the slopes everyday. My wife and I both had really sore legs on the first few days, but that is because we both sit behind a desk five days a week. At night time, we were able to go out for dinner, and we soon became temporary locals at a nice restaurant that overlooked the slopes. It really was great, especially the food. Their were also lots of nice pubs and clubs, however we very rarely went out after our dinner: being on the slopes all day takes all the energy out of you.

If you are planning a skiing vacation then I do have a few words of warning before you decide to actually go away. Firstly, you should make sure that you are going to be in the correct physical condition to hit the slopes when you are over their. My uncle and auntie are well into their fifties and they decided to go on a skiing vacation. I never had the heart to say to them before they went, but as you can imagine it hardly the best idea, especially when my auntie suffers from heart problems. They went away and came back telling the relatives: "There is nothing to do if you don't want to ski". I found this hilarious, however they seemed to think it was perfectly reasonable.

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