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A Ski & Spa Break

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The Kronenhof Spa, a snow spa in Switzerland. Photo credit: Grand Hotel Kronenhof.

Planning a ski and spa break?  In Europe, Switzerland is known for its spa resorts and winter wellness holidays.

One snow spa destination is Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina and The Kronenhof Spa.

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Another Pop-Up Golf Course

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The pop-up golf course, Golf Mountain in Engstligenalp nature reserve, in Adelboden, Switzerland will again be open from September 9 through October 16, 2011. Photo credit: The Cambrian, Adelboden.

Switzerland’s pop-up golf course, Golf Mountain, is coming back to the meadow plateau of Engstligenalp nature reserve in Adelboden, Switzerland.

The natural golf course will again open for a limited time, a five week golfing season from September 9 to October 16, 2011.

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Luxury Mountain Holidays

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Luxury In Zermatt, Switzerland: Mountain views from Chalet Zermatt Peak.

Fancy a luxury mountain holiday?  LiveTravelMountains.com has blogged about luxury mountain holidays worldwide.

Take a virtual mountain trip with this photo essay to some of these mountain resorts, hotels, chalets and holiday homes.

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Golfing St. Moritz

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Former European Tour and Ryder Cup player Costantino Rocca will give golf clinics at Kulm Hotel St. Moritz this July.

The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz in Switzerland plans new golf packages this summer.

Italian golfer Costantino Rocca, former European Tour and Ryder Cup player, will give a two-day golf clinic on July 15 and 16, 2011.

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Gen Y, Tours & Mountains

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Touring Europe with Topdeck.

Are you a Gen Y traveler looking for guided tours of Europe?

Australian travel company Topdeck offers guided tours of Europe for travelers aged 18 to 39 year old.

In 2011, Topdeck will feature 92 Europe trips across its EuroHotel, EuroClub, Euro Camping and Explorer trip styles.

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Best Of Mountain Travel 2010

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Rocky Mountaineer in the Canadian Rockies.

Happy New Year from LiveTravelMountains.com!

Mountain travel and living inspired us in 2010 and we hope it inspired you.

Here are the Best of Mountain Travel 2010 posts:

  1. Best Rail Vacation In 2010?
  2. Luxury In Zermatt, Switzerland
  3. Amtrak Connecting National Parks
  4. Cool Mountain Rescue Dogs
  5. Trekking South Africa
  6. New Alaska Hiking Trips
  7. Eat, Pray, Love In Bali
  8. New Australia Rail Service
  9. Wild Photo Wonders Of Europe
  10. Living Like A Local In France

Image courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer

Luxury In Zermatt, Switzerland

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Mountain views from Chalet Zermatt Peak.

Called Zermatt’s “über-chalet”, Chalet Zermatt Peak is one of the hottest ski chalets for the 2010/2011 ski season.

Luxury ski tour operator Scott Dunn now offers Chalet Zermatt Peak for booking.

Above Zermatt village with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, Chalet Zermatt Peak is setting a new standard in Alpine chic.

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