Here are some of the more interesting deals and websites that came across our desk this week:
The Aquapura Douro Valley Resort & Spa in Portugal has a ” Spring Break” package until April 18, at about $900 per person, double occupancy, that includes three-nights’ lodging. Information: www.aquapurahotels.com
•Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui has a “Spring Break” package, which gives a third night free after staying two nights in an ocean-front studio, with rates starting at $380 a night. Information: napilikai.com/specials.html
•The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be … Details
Bacon was the first thing that came to mind when longtime rider Roby Peabody started thinking about building a custom snowboard.
“How cool would that be, to be riding around on a big piece of bacon?” asked Peabody, 33, who divides his time between Telluride and Lake Tahoe, Calif.
So he scanned a strip of bacon — real bacon; Peabody is a full-throttle guy whose right shoulder bears a tattoo of a bottle of … Details
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WARWICK – On Saturday, March 28, Warwick’s Mt. Peter Ski Area celebrated the conclusion of its 2008-2009 winter sports season with its annual Spring Rally.
Visitors enjoyed mild temperatures, partly sunny skies, music, food, games, raffles, entertainment and a late season opportunity to ski or snow board… Details
The 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is proud to announce its Action Sports Film Series, an international showcase of films celebrating athletes and filmmakers pushing limits in some of the world’s most challenging and spectacular outdoor playgrounds. Co-produced by ChopShop, Orange County’s leading action sports and lifestyle production company, the Festival’s Action Sports Film Series will spotlight twenty films from around the world, including documentary, narrative, animated and short films. Entertaining and inspirational, the Action Sports Film Series will give filmgoers an opportunity to experience breathtaking cinematography on the big screen and compelling stories exploring the realms of surfing, skiing, snowboarding, motocross and wakeboarding. Highlights include world premieres, X-Dance award winners, filmmaker panels, athlete guest appearances, autograph signings, participation of action sports retailers and an art show… Details
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