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You ever notice that all the "winter getaways" and "winter destinations" that they promote are always to tropical locations? I rarely, if ever, see them promote ski resorts or snow destinations. As if the entire population hates temperatures below 50 F.
Why would they? No one's going to market a ski or snow destination as a getaway, since snow isn't that novel and ski resorts are a day trip away (in my bike ride photos I have photos of one of the bigger Vermont ski resorts, Mt. Snow — getting there is a 1.5 hour drive). I have friends who going skiing more weekends than not in the winter, doesn't seem like much of a getaway. On the other hand, a tropical location is a getaway to something completely different.
Obviously, you were probably had in mind people living in milder winter climates, or at least further from skiing. But wanted to chime in my perspective.
Why would they? No one's going to market a ski or snow destination as a getaway, since snow isn't that novel and ski resorts are a day trip away (in my bike ride photos I have photos of one of the bigger Vermont ski resorts, Mt. Snow — getting there is a 1.5 hour drive). I have friends who going skiing more weekends than not in the winter, doesn't seem like much of a getaway. On the other hand, a tropical location is a getaway to something completely different.
Obviously, you were probably had in mind people living in milder winter climates, or at least further from skiing. But wanted to chime in my perspective.
I would say they're marketed as a getaway here (NJ, Catskills, and the Poconos). Is getting out of the city for a long weekend to stay in a ski-in condo/hotel room not a getaway?
You ever notice that all the "winter getaways" and "winter destinations" that they promote are always to tropical locations? I rarely, if ever, see them promote ski resorts or snow destinations. As if the entire population hates temperatures below 50 F.
Well not here. The Alps are flooded with tourists during the winter months.
Why would they? No one's going to market a ski or snow destination as a getaway, since snow isn't that novel and ski resorts are a day trip away (in my bike ride photos I have photos of one of the bigger Vermont ski resorts, Mt. Snow — getting there is a 1.5 hour drive). I have friends who going skiing more weekends than not in the winter, doesn't seem like much of a getaway. On the other hand, a tropical location is a getaway to something completely different.
Obviously, you were probably had in mind people living in milder winter climates, or at least further from skiing. But wanted to chime in my perspective.
I didn't see this post. But I would still say someone from Boston going to a ski lodge in Vermont for a weekend or a few days would still be considered a "getaway". And it can be just as fun. My point is, there's people who enjoy cold weather and snow. The media loves to act like the only "escape" there is is to tropical locations. For someone who enjoys cold weather, obviously a vacation in Puerto Rico wouldn't be ideal.
Saw this "When I was younger, 27C (with certain humidity) felt cool(ish). Now the same temp (with the same humidity) feels warm bordering hot. Must be the global warming". or something like that
Since when global warming changes the feeling of the same temp?
People who brag about their heat/humidity/rain etc...
You think X is hot/humid/rainy?? Try Y for a day!
Not sure why you want to get into a pissing contest about how miserable your climate is.
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or something like that
