New York Times Gets Ski Madness
December 4, 2007. The folks at the New York Times must have been dreaming of a luxury vacation rental right on the slopes. The newspaper featured an excellent article on ski condos one day and then dedicated a whole Travel issue to skiing on another day.
In the article "Sharing (For A Price)," the reporter discusses the ins and outs of purchasing vacation rental property on the mountain. Some tips:
1) Buy as close to the slopes as possible.
2) Hire a reliable property management service.
3) Decorate/furnish nicely to earn repeat business.
As for trends, this headline says it all: "Going Green, Luxuriously." If global warming means less snow, it's no wonder ski resorts are making their operations as environmentally friendly as possible. And, in their continuous effort to capture more visitors, they have upgraded many of their features. At Aspen, for example, the employee housing has a new photovoltaic solar array.
Another "36 Hours In…" feature spotlights one of our favorite winter destinations, Park City, Utah. Perhaps more than any other town, Park City has attracted an infusion of urban amenities, from high-profile chefs to Hollywood celebs. Most importantly, the skiing is to die for.
