ART Journeys, designed for people -whe want more from their vacation, will ‘launch its inaugural tour of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico next February. Off-slope activities offer From page 38 In an attempt to become oriented with our surround- -ings and keep this active “group together, we decided to arrange a tour of the ski ‘terrain through the Snow Host Program. Led by our. “qualified and friendly guides, ~ Stu and Bev, we checked out i varied “runs, from groomed hard-pack- to” fearher-light. -; powder, and everything in : between. ; “.-Ehe landscape that had _ been® magically . transformed into chutes, cruisers, a half. - pipe and terrain park wus just’ “a. high-speed lift. ride away and» offered natural roller oaster. riding for all of us. ‘Our adventurous powder-" hound daughter was eager to “ride ‘the Alpine T-Bar where, from ‘its more than 2,000- metre ‘summit, she enjoyed: the “steep and deep around: ‘the infarnous Big White snow ghosts and ..widely spaced.” evergreens. Even though: not choos. Set atic me : - 7 for storm cs a Perern The creator of Art Journeys, Diane Hardouin, will speak about the trip at BCAA’s Park Royal North offices, Tuesday, Jan 16 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Hardouin has spent her working career in the travel industry — most recently as vice president of sales and ing the same descent, the rest of us were also able to enjoy this same sensational view- point, and the 7.2-km run that lay ahead. Our route, in contrast, [ed to wide and well-groomed laid-back cruisers, perfect for us slow- er-pokes. That’s the great thing ‘about Big White — all of the " fifts offer an easy way out, so that 2 family like ours, pos- sessing varying degrees of expertise, could still enjoy skiing together. Although big in peaks, powder, and pleasure, Big ‘White emanates a relaxed, uncluttered and unfettered intimacy that is characteristic of a smaller resort. We found that there were no lengthy line-ups, no high- speed hot shots, and no need for crowd control. _ Just unerring dependable Okanagan powder over a fab- ulfous - network. of trails marketing for one of Canada’s leading tour opera- tors. She will escort the group to San Miguel de Allende along with Francois Richardier, a well-known Vancouver Island artist and illustrator. The suggested medium is either watercolour or acrylics. This is the first of topped with personable and friendly service. Ending the day, we cruised down “Perfection” to the door of our two-bed- room slope-side condo, and while our hot tub’s pulsating jets resolved all complaints of thigh-burning muscle strain, -we couldn’t think of a better word to describe the day. ’ Later, thanks to our well- equipped kitchen, dining in was. definitely an option, although through’ unani- mous vote, we enjoyed test- ing out one of the many din- ing options that the village had to offer. Every week a schedule offering apres-ski activities is posted. Free casino night, a fabulous fun night and an amazing magic show were three. features we were able to enjoy during our stay. Big White*s off-slope , activities also received an” rating from our “awesome” a series and the details are as follows: Dares: (16 Days) Feb 22-March 9, 2001, cost is $2,499 per person based on double/twin, If you are interested: in attending the special presenta- tion Jan. 16, RSVP to BCAA Travel at 268-5658 or 990- 1546. ski al adventuresome crew. In addition to ice-skating, snowshoeing, and horse- drawn sieigh rides, the dog- sled adventures and snow- mobile tours are a must! Whether powered by a brand new Yamaha snowmo- bile or a sled towed by six ley travel The Tilley name has been synonymous with travel ever since North Shore resident Alex Tilley invented the now famous Tilley Hat, more than 20 years ago. Alex Tilley has passed on his love of travel to his daugh- ter, Alison. Having been around the world ten times since she was 17 years old, Alison is an expert on the ins ternatives Canadian huskies, we guar- antee it will be an exciting ride. Big White Ski Resort, P.O. Box 2039, Stn R., Kelowna, B.C. V1X. 4K5; phone 1- 800-663-2772; e-mail ; Web site: . and outs of travelling. She has prepared a number of tips to help others get the most out of their flying experiences. & While flying, drink plenty of fluids, to prevent dryness in the nose, throat and eyes 3 Wear loose clothing with an expandable waistband since the body tends to swell while in the air @ Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as they cause dehydration and can disrupt sleep patterns @ If flying ail night, avoid going to bed when landing as it only prolongs adjustment to the new time zone. 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