Lake Tahoe

Singles Ski and Board Vacation

Ski 3 Mountains - All Ages

Shared Suite: $2,575 (2 Queen Beds)
Private Suite: $2,975 (1 King Bed)
Suites include living room & galley kitchens – see room tab.
Extra Pre Night Includes Ticket: $400
All Rooms Charges Include Resort Fees & Tax

Join us for our return to Lake Tahoe and enjoy all 3 mountains (see multi mountain video tab below) collectively with over 10,000 acres of varied ski terrain. Totaling close to 300 trails & 61 lifts, there is certainly enough to keep us busy all week. Each mountain offers a unique mix from beginner to advanced slopes to enjoy. We have contracted with the various ski schools and arranged for instructors to give us private tours at each mountain so we won’t be wasting any time figuring out the best places to ski each day. Our private tours will give you the opportunity to enjoy the mountain with other singles at your level of ability and no need to fumble with a map. When you have one day at a mountain it is ideal to have the best ski guides leading your group. March is considered high snow season in the Sierra’s.

Our very luxurious hotel the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (see hotel tab below) is located in the heart of South Lake Village and only a 1 minute walk to the main gondola. The gondola rises almost 2 miles from the ski village to the main lifts located in the middle of both the California & Nevada sides of the mountain. You can ski down in either direction ending in California or Nevada. We will ski two days at Heavenly, and one day each at both Kirkwood & Northstar.. this leaves you with one optional day to either ski Heavenly or just relax and enjoy the resort area. (hotel spa, bike the lake, or just a lazy afternoon of window shopping)

Our week will be filled with great skiing at multiple mountains, incredible food choices, and a fun singles group to share this all with. Plus, South Lake is famous for its entertainment including live music at multiple venue’s, gambling and lots of great bars for late night enjoyment. We have a very full week planned so come rested and hydrated so you can enjoy it all. “It’s a tsunami of fun.”

Ski Vacation Itinerary

Sunday ARRIVAL DAY!

7 PM Welcome/Orientation Party – Hotel Meeting Room – Included Dinner, Fresh Pasta Bar & Salad Station

Monday

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at the Hotel Restaurant.
10:00 AM Heavenly Mountain Tour
12:30 PM Meet for at Tamarack Lodge at the top of gondola
4:00 PM Happy Hour in Hotel Lounge, Cash bar and appetizers
7:00 PM Included Buffet Dinner in Hotel Private Dining Room

Tuesday

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at Hotel Restaurant.
8:30 AM Bus Departure from Hotel to NorthStar
12:30 PM Meet for Lunch at Zepher Lodge at the top of Zepher lift
3:30 PM Bus Departure from NorthStar to return to Hotel
5:00 PM Extended Happy Hour in Hotel Lounge with Hot Appetizers and cash bar

Wednesday - FREE DAY

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at the Hotel Restaurant.
Activity Suggestions:
Snowmobile Tour, Day Off/Rest, Extra Ski Day

Thursday

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at Hotel Restaurant
8:30 AM Bus Departure from Hotel to Kirkwood
12:30 PM Meet for Lunch at Off The Wall restaurant- Bottom of main lifts
3:30 PM Bus Departure from Kirkwood to return to Hotel
5:00 PM Extended Happy Hour in Hotel Lounge with cash bar
7:00 PM Included Steak Dinner at Main Line Stake House

Friday

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at the Hotel Restaurant.
12:30 PM Meet for Lunch at Stagecoach Lodge- Bottom of Stagecoach, Nevada side of Mountain
4:00 PM Happy Hour – 4 Seasons Slope Side Hotel Bar
6:15 PM Included Farewell Dinner at Hotel, cash bar

Saturday

7-9 AM Included Breakfast Buffet Served at the Hotel Restaurant. Included Breakfast
Travel Day

Lake Tahoe Singles Ski Week Includes::

• 6 Nights at the “Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel”
  1 Minute Walk to Main Gondola
  Arrive Sunday – 6 Nights – Depart Saturday
  4 Any Mountain Lift Tickets
  Optional Wednesday Ski OR Fun Activities Available
  Private Mountain Tours by Ski School at 3 Mountains
  Private Singles Group Bus To Kirkwood & Northstar
  Included Meals: (Daily Breakfast + 4 Dinners)
  …….Daily Full Buffet Breakfast
  Sunday Welcome Reception – Salad & Pasta Bar
  Monday – Buffet Dinner – Chick, Beef or Fish
  Tuesday – Harrah’s Buffet
  Thursday – Steak House
  Friday – Buffet Dinner – Chick, Beef or Fish
  Roommate Match if Desired
  On Site Ski Host
  Discount Ski Rentals

Winter Park Ski & Board Singles Vacation

A Better Way to Go!

All Ages, All Fun, All Week, All Singles - Beginner to Expert Welcome

March 26, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Shared Standard Hotel Room $2,220
Private Standard Hotel Room $2,825
Non Hosted Pre-Nights 275

This is clearly one of our BEST singles ski trips. Winter Park has almost 3,000 skiable acres with terrain equally divided to accommodate all levels of ability. Serviced by an amazing 24 lifts including 7 High Speed Quads, 1 High Speed 6 Pack, 3 Triples, 7 Doubles and 5 Carpets for beginners. This is an incredible resort with almost unlimited slopes to explore, lots of restaurants & bars for dinners and happy hours, and best of all a cozy town for evening play!

Insiders considered Winter Park one of Colorado's great secrets, not only because of Winter Parks vast ski resources but also because of it's proximity to Denver making it an ideal weekend resort for locals and a SKI PARADISE for the rest of us.

The Area

Perfectly positioned next to the Continental Divide, Winter Park has the distinct advantage of being able to catch winter storms from nearly every direction. Western and Southern storms get trapped by the Divide. Northern and Eastern upslope storms often spread over the west side of the Divide and add to the snowpack. On average, Winter Park receives 369 inches of snow annually. Also known as Colorado's Favorite, Winter Park continues to be voted the number one resort by in-state skiers. Front Range skiers feel a sense of ownership about Winter Park. The resort is owned by the city of Denver, but operated by Intrawest under a 50-year lease. Located closest to the Front Range (67 miles from Denver), it will mark its 65th year of operation this season. The separate areas of Winter Park Resort are all interconnected with trails and lifts. (By:On the Snow.com)

Vacation Hotel

The Alpenglo is located on the main road in the center of Winter Park. Situated directly across from all shuttle routes and walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops and galleries. This is possibly the best location in Winter Park.

Ameneties:

• Free Wireless
• In Room Coffee, Iron, Hair Dryer
• On Site Ski Shop
• Cable TV (Starz, Encore & All Denver Networks)
• Ski Wax Room
• Central Downtown Location
• 14 Person Hot Tub

Vacation Includes:

• 6 Nights Lodging
• Hot Breakfasts (6)
• 4 Day Lift Ticket
• Welcome Reception
• (Pizza, Sandwiches & Soda)
• 2 Group Dinners
• (Smoking Moe's & Deno's American)
• 2 Apre Ski Happy Hour Parties
• Farewell Pizza/Salad/Soda Party
• Travel & Medical Insurance
• Taxes & Gratuities Included
• Roommate Matching
• On Site Singles Host

Optional Day Trip Excursions

For our optional day we can either take a snowmobile trip the the Great Continental Divide or a ski day at Copper Mt, another really great mountain with over 2,400 acres of spectacular terrain, 13 lifts and a 2,600 ft. vertical rise. Alternatively you can opt in for another ski day at WP

Note

When you book your air to Denver try to arrive no later than 2 PM so you will have time to attend the Sunday evening welcome party, it is a great way to meet everybody and learn about our weeks activities. . We will have sandwiches, salad and soda so come hungry. Our Winter Park Ski trip has been organized without air because Denver is easy to get to and the final connection is a short bus ride to the mountain. If you have trouble finding flights consider arriving a day early or staying a day late... it is a popular alternative.

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Singles Ski and Board Vacation

Painting in Italy

7 Nights and 8 Days Singles Painting Vacations in Tuscany and Umbria
5 Nights and 4 days singles Painting Vacation in Venice

Our painting vacation holidays in Tuscany and Umbria are taught by our tutors Penelope Anstice, Jenny Smith, Catherine Sargeant and Jane Mitchell.

Our painting holidays in Italy offer the perfect mix, daily classes with your art tutor, excursions to visit breathtaking historic and natural sites, delicious food and drink accompanied by evening discussions about the days work. Our holidays are designed for mixed ability groups and you will leave us having transformed your way of thinking and looking, with a sketchbook full of new ideas and techniques.

The painting holidays in Italy are an excellent value for your money as everything is included. All food and drink, daily painting lessons, excursions throughout with private minibus, private villa and airport transfers in Italy are included in the price.

7 Nights and 8 Days Painting Vacation in Tuscany

The venue for the painting vacations in Tuscany is situated in wonderful gardens with a swimming pool surrounded by rich, relaxing and evocative natural scenery. Ancient Olive groves and green meadows make for an ambient mix of shadows and quiet places: the perfect place to relax and inspire the body and mind as well as the creative juices!

Saturday

Arrive at Pisa airport at approximately 3:00 PM where you will be met by your host and transferred to Villa Maria. Welcome drinks and dinner on the terrace.

Sunday

After breakfast you will have an introduction to watercolor, looking at basic techniques, different kinds of paper, brushes etc. There will be a demonstration in how to do quick sketches in the medium. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. Dinner will be at the villa.

Monday

There will be a demonstration of landscape painting after breakfast, looking at different ways in which to apply watercolor and the mixing of other media like pastel and colored pencil. Following lunch there will be an afternoon visit to a private painting location for you to try out techniques. In the evening we will have a critique of the work so far, followed by dinner.

Tuesday

After breakfast there will be a lesson in the elements of composition and color and the chance to experiment further with the medium. Following lunch, an afternoon visit to Lucca with an opportunity to sketch. Dinner at the villa.

Wednesday

Today we take a visit to Florence for a full day of gallery visits at your leisure and meet for lunch at a traditional trattoria. Before dinner we will have an evening discussion of the work so far and a look at some examples of traditional and contemporary watercolor painting.

Thursday

A chance today to try larger scale and more ambitious work using sketches and ideas accumulated do far. This will take up the large part of the day with a break for lunch on the terrace. In the latter part of the afternoon we will visit a local vineyard and the evening will be spent in Lucca with dinner at a local restaurant.

Friday

After breakfast we will look at the work so far with a critique on progress and a chance to continue to work in and around the villa. For the rest of your last day you are free to continue painting, to relax by the pool or go walking. Dinner will be at the villa and we will have a group show of the work created during the week.

Saturday

Depart for airport after breakfast.

Painting Vacations - Sicily, Tuscany & Venice Dates

Vacation Includes:

• 5 hands-on painting lessons with professional artist Penelope Anstice
• A tutored private wine tasting
• A full day trip to Florence
• Visit to Lucca
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• All meals and drinks included
• Private minibus transport throughout
• Airport Transfer

7 Days/8 Nights Painting Vacations in Umbria

Umbria’s landscape of lush rolling hills dotted with ancient castles, fortresses and watchtowers is a wealth of material for any budding painter. On one of our painting holidays in Umbria you can't help but be inspired. Our hillside location near the picturesque medieval town of Todi provides stunning views across the landscape.

The Umbria painting courses are ideal for beginners and experts as we have a relaxed itinerary that allows for a great deal of experimentation and development at all levels. Our painting holidays in Umbria itinerary below will give you more of an idea as to what this course entails.

Saturday

Our local guide will meet you at Rome Fiumicino Airport and take you to the villa for welcome drinks followed by dinner prepared by our local chef.

Sunday

After breakfast you will have your first painting lesson with an introduction to watercolour looking at basic techniques, different kinds of paper, brushes etc. The afternoon is yours to paint or relax by the pool. Dinner is prepared for you at the villa.
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After breakfast you will have your first painting lesson with an introduction to watercolour looking at basic techniques, different kinds of paper, brushes etc. After lunch (weather permitting) enjoy a short visit to a place of local interest with a chance of painting on location. Dinner tonight is at the villa.

Monday

Demonstration of landscape painting after breakfast, looking at different ways to apply watercolour and mixing media like pastel and coloured pencil. Following lunch there will be an outing to use the techniques. Then a critique of the work so far, followed by dinner.

Tuesday

After breakfast, a day to enjoy the local area (eg. Norcia and its famous Norcineria, or the lovely hilltop town of Todi, or the medieval town of Spoleto), with a chance to explore and paint on location. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Return to villa late afternoon for dinner.

Wednesday

After breakfast there will be a lesson in the elements of composition and colour. Lunch on the terrace. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. Dinner is at the villa.

Thursday

After breakfast there will be another painting lesson, then lunch. The afternoon will be spent in a place of artistic interest (eg. Orvieto). There will be opportunity for painting on location, before dinner in a local restaurant.

Friday

A leisurely morning to spend developing your work. After lunch, you are free to paint, relax by the pool or go walking. Dinner at the villa with a group show of your paintings.

Saturday

After breakfast our transfer will collect you and take you back to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your flight home.

Included in the price of your vacation in Umbria:

• 7 nights en-suite accommodation at stunning private villa with pool
• 5 days painting tuition
• 2 Meals at a local restaurant
• Various drawing excursions
• Visit to Orvieto and Todi
• Private Minibus transport
• All Meals and Wine
• Airport Transfer

4 Days /5 Nights Painting Vacation in Venice

Our Venice painting taster sessions are great for beginners and experts as we have a relaxed itinerary that allows for a great deal of experimentation and development at all levels. Please see the sample itinerary below for more detailed information.

Saturday

Our Flavours transfer will meet you at Marco Polo Airport and take you to the villa for welcome drinks on the terrace followed by dinner prepared by our local chef.

Sunday

venice-canal-smallAfter breakfast you will have your first painting session, with an introduction to watercolour looking at basic techniques, different kinds of paper, brushes, etc., followed by lunch. The afternoon is yours to continue painting, relax by the pool or walk through the olive groves. Dinner is prepared for you at the villa.

Monday

Excursion to the city of Venice with a chance to explore this historic city and paint or draw on location. A packed lunch will be provided to allow you to maximize your time at the location for sketching. The afternoon is yours to continue painting and developing your works. Dinner tonight is prepared for you at the villa.

Tuesday

A leisurely morning to spend with the painting turor, developing your work at the villa. For the rest of your last day you are free to paint or relax by the pool. Dinner at the villa with a group show of your paintings.

Wednesday

After breakfast, our transfer will collect you and take you back to Marco Polo Airport for your flight home.

Included in the price of your vacation in Venice:

• 4 nights en-suite accommodation at a stunning Venetian villa with pool
• 3 days painting tuition
• Various drawing excursions
• Visit to Venice
• All meals and local wine
• Transport by private minibus

Central America Travel

Central America, a narrow strip of land that connects North and South America is filled with natural beauty, complex eco-systems and ancient cultures. Travel anytime of the year and excitement awaits.

Zip through rainforests, spot amazing creatures, visit colorful towns, hike volcanoes then grab a mojito and watch the sunset. Snorkel the reefs of Caribbean white-sand beaches, taste coffee at a plantation or stroll cobblestone streets lined with Spanish haciendas. Of course you can cruise the Panama Canal.

If you are attracted to ancient ruins, gorgeous beaches, adventure activities and friendly locals then vacation in a place where eco-tourism is the norm, crowded beaches are an exception and adventure is everywhere. Travel to Central America.

Central America Travel Facts

* No destination in Central America is more than 125 miles from the ocean.
* There are 16 UNESCO sites including the 2nd largest reef in the world
* Central America is technically it is part of North America.
* Christopher Columbus first set foot on the American mainland at Puerto Castilla, near Trujillo, Honduras.
* Three-fifths of Central America's population is of mixed European and Indian heritage, known as Mestizos and one-fifth is Indian.
Central America Map

Central America Countries

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Belize | Costa Rica* | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Nicaragua | Panama |

Pilates Vacations in Tuscany

We offer a relaxing week long Pilates retreat in Tuscany. All our instructors are qualified at teaching ‘Body Control’ Pilates. They bring with them a wealth of experience and can offer advice and support to guests with a range of needs, to help you get the most out of the week.

Tuscany Pilates Vacations Itinerary

Saturday

Our transfer will meet you at Pisa Airport and take you to the villa for welcome drinks on the terrace followed by dinner prepared by our local chef.

Sunday

Start the day with an energising morning pilates lesson. After breakfast, you will have a cookery lesson followed by lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish, with another pilates lesson in the evening before dinner.

Monday

Pilates lesson in the morning to get the body moving followed by breakfast. Lunch is on the terrace and later a relaxing evening Pilates session before dinner.

Tuesday

Start the day feeling energised with a morning Pilates session before breakfast. After breakfast, the group will travel to Siena for sight-seeing or shopping at leisure. Lunch will be at a local trattoria. Return to villa late afternoon for dinner.

Wednesday

Start the day with a Pilates lesson and the breakfast. You will be free to relax at the villa by the pool or take a walk through the countryside. There will be another lesson in the evening before dinner.

Thursday

After Pilates and breakfast, you have another cookery lesson with the chef, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, the group will visit Arezzo with dinner at a local trattoria.

Friday

Early morning tea/fruit followed by Pilates lesson. Lunch - free afternoon before final Pilates lesson then dinner.

Saturday

After our morning Pilates lesson, you can relax at the villa before lunch. Enjoy your afternoon relaxing at the villa followed by your final Pilates lesson. A farewell dinner will be prepared for you by the chef at the villa.

Pilates Vacations - Tuscany

A Pilates vacation in Tuscany offers a chance for a relaxing retreat amoungst the beautiful scenary that Tuscany is so famous for! this Pilates vacation teaches the body control technique and is taught by professionals from Pilates Works.

Vacation Includes

• No single supplement
• 10 Pilates lessons with our experienced tutors and 2 cooking lessons.
• Private, en-suite accommodation in our Tuscan villa.
• Visits to local towns, e.g. Arezzo & Siena
• All meals and wine, including 2 meals at a local restaurant.

Deposit:

A non-refundable $750 deposit is required at time of booking. The balance is due 60 days before departure

Where you’re going to stay

A week long Pilates retreat in Tuscany will give you the chance to reconnect with your body and your mind. Our venue is an ideal place for a Pilates retreat and the estate provides fantastic views and lots of outdoor space for your Pilates lessons. There is also a swimming pool where you can relax and take it easy. Our villa is in a peaceful and idyllic setting where you can ‘get away from it all’. All the bedrooms are spacious with ensuite bathrooms. To view more of your Pilates retreat, see our photo gallery.

Asia Travel

Rich in history and culture, Asia has an abundance of breathtaking sights. From ancient villages in Laos to the modern architecture of Singapore, there are so many amazing locales waiting to be discovered. Relax on Thailand’s sandy beaches, explore the Great Wall of China, travel the rainforests of Borneo or climb the hills of Nepal. Asia has it all!

Asia is the world’s most populous continent and the land has been revered by travellers for centuries. The birthplace of many of the world's major religions, Asia is a spiritual destination. Much of the landscape is infused with shrines and temples and offerings can be a daily ritual.

A trip to any country in Asia will illuminate a wide variety of cultures and different ways of life, making your trip a learning adventure as well as a spectacular vacation.

Asia Countries

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Afghanistan | Armenia | Azerbaijan | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Bhutan | British Indian Ocean Terr | Brunei Darussalam | Cambodia* | China | East Timor | French Southern Territories | Georgia?Hong Kong | India* | Indonesia* | Iran | Iraq | Israel* | Japan | Jordan | Kazakhstan | Kuwait | Kyrgyzstan | Lao | Lebanon | Malaysia | Maldives | Middle East | Mongolia | Myanmar | Nepal | North Korea | Oman | Pakistan | Palestinian Territory | Philippines | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Singapore | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Syria | Taiwan | Tajikistan | Thailand* | Turkmenistan | UAE | Uzbekistan | Vietnam* | Yemen

Asia Famous Tourist Attractions

Angkor Archaeological Park — magnificent ruins of several capitals of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia
Bali — unique Hindu culture, beaches and mountains on the Island of the Gods - Indonesia
Dead Sea — stay afloat in this extremely salty lake in Israel
Great Wall of China — several thousand miles long, its condition ranges from excellent to ruined
Lake Baikal — the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, containing over one fifth of the world's supply - Siberia
Mount Everest — the world's tallest mountain straddling the border of China and Nepal
Petra — ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new 7 Wonders - Jordan
Registan — the impressive historic heart of Samarkand, a major trade city on the Silk Road - Uzbekistan
Sundarbans National Park - the largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger - India
Taj Mahal — the incomparable marble tomb in Agra, India

Vacations

Asia Vacations for 18-35 Year Olds
Asia Singles Vacations for 35+ 40's 50's 60's
Singles Sailing in Asia

Africa Country Information

Africa with 54 countries, over 2000 languages, and every type of landscape you can think of, is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population. No other continent comes close to it in size, variety of travel and pure, down to earth adventure. Africa is not always an easy place to travel alone so think group travel especially if you want to go on safari.

When thinking of vacations in Africa, safaris are usually the first thought, but the possibilities for adventure are endless. Where else on earth can you hear the roar of the largest waterfall, cruise down the longest river or climb the tallest free-standing mountain in the world?  You can shop handicraft markets, take a camel ride into the Sahara, cage shark dive or just relax on a tropical island.

Just as the scenery will amaze, the culture and history of Africa will enlighten. Explore the Arabic stalls of the North, the pygmy villages of Central Africa and the apartheid museums of South Africa. This continent has so much to offer. Africa should not be a once in a lifetime experience.

Top Africa Vacation Destinations Masai Mara, Kenya The best place for the Big Five safari Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe/Zambia Largest Waterfalls Pyramids and Sphinx - Egypt Ancient Wonder in Giza Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Hiking and trekking Zanzibar, Tanzania Spices, Stone Town - slave trading post Virunga Mountains, Rwanda Uganda Gorilla tracking Omo River Region, Ethiopia Over 50 unique tribes live in this region Marrakech, Morocco Cultural center of Morocco and large souk Table Mountain - Cape Town South Africa - The views are wonderful Djenne, Mali Sub-Saharan. Africa's oldest cities

Africa Countries (If a country is in Blue then you can click on it for more vacation information)
Eastern Africa  Burundi  Comoros  Djibouti  Eritrea  Ethiopia  Kenya  Madagascar  Malawi  Mauritius  Mozambique  Rwanda  Seychelles  Somalia  South Sudan  Tanzania  Uganda  Zambia  Zimbabwe	Central Africa  Angola  Cameroon  Central African Republic  Chad  Republic of the Congo  Democratic Republic of the Congo  Equatorial Guinea  Gabon  São Tomé and Príncipe Northern Africa   Southern Africa  Algeria       Botswana  Egypt      Lesotho  Libya      Namibia  Morocco      South Africa  Sudan      Swaziland  Tunisia	Western Africa  Benin  Burkina Faso  Cape Verde  Gambia  Ghana  Guinea  Guinea-Bissau  Ivory Coast  Liberia  Mali  Mauritania  Niger  Nigeria  Senegal  Sierra Leone  Togo