Country Vacations & Resorts

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Warm ocean breezes, sand, surf, scenic views, temperatures in the 80s…sound like how and where you want to spend Christmas 2010?

Here are some suggestions on Maui from Perfect Places…just click the link to explore other Hawaiian island destinations.

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Last but certainly not least, this run through the vacation destinations list ends our virtual and alphabetical journey in Zermatt, Switzerland.

This Disney-like resort in the Alps is set at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn (Mont Cervin), three hours from Geneva, Zurich or Milan, and accessible only by cog railway. For over 150 years, Zermatt has been famous for its hiking, skiing, and scenic beauty.

Zermatt is almost as busy in summer as in winter as it is perhaps the only destination in the world to offer skiing 365 day a year. There are abundant opportunities for hiking with over 400 km (250 miles) of well-marked footpaths through pine-scented mountain forests to Alpine lakes and ice-blue glaciers. This unique resort town is a luxurious tourist area within a high-alpine landscape. 75% of the Zermatt municipality is zoned as nature reserve.

Zermatt has a fabulous range of ski runs for all abilities; some easy-to-intermediate while cruising over the Italian border, and even heli-skiing for the more adventurous. The charming mountain restaurants are some the best in the world. With its great mix of sophisticated and informal, and with over 100 restaurants, bars, and clubs, Zermatt also offers some of the best dining and night-life in the Alps. One can walk from one end of the town to the other in just about fifteen minutes and, walking it will be since no cars are allowed on the local streets. What a concept…I’d like to see a few US cities adopt the same!

The 6th Annual Zermatt Festival is coming up soon, starting Friday, Sep 3, 2010 and ending Sunday, Sep 19, 2010. Make reservations now to attend this spectacular event hosting world-class musicians, concerts, and surrounded by the beauty of Zermatt itself – always a main attraction.

Wish you could just move to Zermatt and never leave? I have to admit I have wished for the same for myself. Switzerland has some of the tightest residency rules in the world but who can blame them? Still, property seekers or virtual dreamers might be interested in what is happening in the real estate market in Zermatt or would like to find out what it takes to immigrate there. Plan on an independent income of close to $100,000 USD to do so….

There is almost too much good to say about Zermatt – certainly too much for one blog post. Spend a little time with the tourism web site and see for yourself. If you are looking for a vacation destination with clean air, quiet streets, incredible views no matter what the season, a huge variety of activities and fantastic food and nightlife – Zermatt will prove to be your perfect destination.

Dales Holiday Cottages has over 600 cottages available to book online throughout the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire Coast and Wolds, the Derbyshire Dales, Northumbria, the Northern Dales, the Lake District, Cumbria and Eden Valley, the Scottish Borders and the Highlands of Scotland.

Scotland Cottages have a range of almost 100 personally inspected holiday cottages located in some of the most scenic areas of Scotland. From the Borders to the Highlands; from rugged mountains to lush valleys; Scotland has much to offer you.

Most cottages accept pets free of charge.

Take a virtual visit through Dale’s web site – you’ll find the perfect cottage for your next vacation!

More choices than you might think. Where do YOU want to go this year?

If your vacation leads you to the Gatlinburg- Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee, here is a great service for you.

Smoky Mountain Grocery.

Delivering groceries to cabins, chalets, RV parks, resorts and residents – this company will even allow you to pre-order! Now this is my idea of personalized service. After all, if you have a vacation rental, what is the first thing you usually have to seek? Food – or a food source.

Next day (or same day for a small charge) service is available to the following areas: Gatlinburg, Maryville, Pigeon Forge, Seymour, Sevierville, Townsend, Wears Valley, Douglas Lake and Cobbly Nobb.

You can even place your order online and there is “pre-arrival” service available! Check out the service’s outstanding customer reviews

Just call: 877-4-VITTLES

This could be the very definition of “quaint.” And most certainly a quiet, peaceful, country vacation.

3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and located on 4.5 acres. Superb 360-degree views of farmlands, woodlands, meadows, and the hiking trails of the Mount Mansfield range nearby. Vermont is home to organic farmers, artists, artisans, and all people who yearn for time away from hectic city life.

Rates & Availability:

3br – Idyllic renovated 1900 Vermont Schoolhouse

Forget hotels! Stay in the 3 bedroom guesthouse on this 100-acre farm near Nashville…

Stay in the “Little Red Farmhouse” – a planned and expanding retreat for overnight stays near Nashville Tennessee. Weekly accommodations, extended stays, outdoor weddings, etc.

Sumner County antique shopping and local history await!

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3br – Stay Near Nashville Tn on 100 Acre Farm