The traveller's alphabet
... with excursions to Patagonia for fly fishing and stays at lodges such as Lago Verde Wilderness Resort (lovers of New Zealand's premium country lodges, ...
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Cross-country, high above the crowds
I was headed with my cross-country skis to a wilderness resort where I would glide across the backcountry, then enjoy a hot shower and a delicious dinner at the end of the day. Callaghan Lodge is set in a high valley surrounded by mountains and glaciers, 560 metres above Whistler's Olympic venue for cross-country skiing, biathlon and ski jumping. My only reservation was whether I was fit enough for the journey. The trip takes anywhere from half an hour (if you're an elite Olympic skier) to four hours. Many people go up by snowmobile, snow coach, dogsled, or even, as Paris Hilton did earlier this winter, by helicopter. I thought skis would be fine for me, so I set off from t...
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Ryan Reynolds
The couple surprised Hollywood by marrying in a wilderness resort in Vancouver, Canada, in September. Many friends and family members couldn't attend, ...
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