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SECAUCUS, New Jersey -- The winners of The 2008 Magellan Awards have been announced by Travel Weekly. With entries from across the US and around the world, the Magellan Awards is the premier awards program honoring the best in the travel industry. Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont has been named a winner in the 'Overall Destinations' category for their innovative 'I Found It' online marketing campaign.

"This year's Magellan Award Winners repres...

WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire -- In addition to spectacular Autumn leaf peeping, hiking, and biking in the White Mountains, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire serves up two family event weekends this fall. Both also feature all-inclusive family lodging packages packed with outdoor recreation.

On Saturday, September 27, it's Waterville Valley's 19th annual Chowderfest with area restaurants vying for the "best chowda" award. Guests can sample ...

LAKE PLACID, New York -- The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and Governor Paterson today announced that Lake Placid will host dozens of winter sports competitions including World Championships and World Cup events in advance of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The 2010 Winter Games are less than two years away and athletes will compete in numerous events to qualify and prepare for Vancouver. Steeped in the t...

MONTPELIER, Vermont -- In Vermont, lovingly called the Green Mountain State, one dynamic and intrinsic aspect of the local mindset is devoted to our surroundings ??“ from the soil we tread on to the art we make and the air we breathe. In the Greener Mountains, it's easy to unearth stories of caring for Ma' Nature by gritty analysis of carbon offsets or a heartfelt grassroots project??¦.put plainly, we dig this stuff.

Folks from all acr...

WINDHAM, New York -- Windham Mountain and Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort in Utah have combined forces to offer Windham season pass holders a special deal this winter. Known for its incredible snowfall and epic terrain, Snowbird is consistently recognized as one of North America's top-rated mountains for terrain and snowfall.

And when we say snow, we mean lots of it: 701 inches last winter. Located just 29 miles from Salt Lake City International ...

MONTPELIER, Vermont -- Convenience and quality are found at Vermont's 50 ski areas. Reliable trains, quick city flights or the open road on just one tank of gas make traveling to Vermont's renowned ski areas affordable, comfortable and quick. In fact, winter in Vermont often welcomes six times the state's population in nearby travelers seeking mountain vacations. So whichever mode travelers choose ??“less time en route means more time to enjoy the mou...

MOUNT SNOW, Vermont -- This Saturday, September 13th, Celebrate the Valley and Mount Snow will be hosting their 3rd Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley. This food festival and craft show will take place at the Sundance Base Lodge at Mount Snow in Dover, Vermont.

The event will feature "tastes" from a dozen area restaurants. Honora Winery, Madison Brewery & McNeill's Brewery will be serving drinks. Live music will be courtesy of The Grind and...

MONTPELIER, Vermont -- There's no shortage of answers to the question of what to do when you aren't skiing or riding in Vermont. Great shopping excursions are near most mountains; spectacular culinary options for all palettes, relaxing spas, guided snowshoe tours, charming towns and museums tempt even the most devoted skier and rider. Sample the other side of the mountain and you'll find more affirmation of why Vermont ski vacations are so unique. Our good...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire -- SNOWEAST Magazine enters its fourth year of publication as the only magazine dedicated to covering east coast skiers and snowboarders and the resorts they visit. For their first-ever reader survey, close to 2,000 votes were cast and Wildcat Mountain was recognized above all as having the #1 favorite scenic view. This #1 distinction, in addition to SNOWEAST readers also voting Wildcat Mountain among their top 10 favorite clas...

MONTPELIER, Vermont -- Amongst the diversity of improvements at Vermont's Alpine resorts, a certain theme rings clear. These resorts, just like Snowflake Bentley would say of each snowflake, are all unique. Each ski area also listens to its patrons and is building the best possible experience for our extended family of snowsports enthusiasts to further cultivate the love of the sport.

When the lifts start turning for the 2008-09 season, Mount ...