Roger Sands

There are many different components that go into planning a ski vacation, some of which require pleasing non-skiers in the group who enjoy such activities as tubing, snowshoeing or ice skating.

Perfect for those naughty and nice, vacation destinations throughout the world are offering guests a holiday extravaganza designed to entertain and amaze.

Opening in Chicago this December, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian concept by Chef Joe Flamm and the Day Off Group, drawing inspiration from the restaurants in Rome.

Through skill and hard word, Borgata's Executive Director Chef Deborah Pellegrino has advanced to the top of her profession becoming the first woman to hold this title in any Atlantic City casino.

Skiing has become a very expensive pastime, with lift tickets at many resorts costing over $100. A ski vacation can cost $7,000 or more.

Perhaps on track to duplicate or even surpass last year's record snowfalls, Utah and other western states started seeing snowfall in September thereby creating excitement for skiers and boarders.

With the travel industry booming, new hotels are popping up all over the world in order to accommodate the influx of travelers.

Visitors can't miss the giant red ornaments along Sixth Avenue. Getty Images Perhaps more than any other city in the world, New York City knows how to celebrate Christmas.

Design can create lasting memories for hotel guests by engaging the senses and evoking emotions, thus directly influencing customer loyalty and decision-making.

Hotels and resorts throughout the country await a record number of travelers who will take to the road during the Thanksgiving holiday.