By: Elizabeth Morgan | 2006-03-13 | Travel & Leisure The winter season in Vail is not standard. During winter, visitors experience everything from sun to fierce blizzards. On the mountain, the weather conditions alter rapidly, and hence it is recommended to prepare for sudden weather changes. It may feel colder or warmer, depending on whether it is windy or cloudy on one hand, or sunny with still air on the other. It is advisable to dress in layers and wear breathable clothing, such as smart wool. This fabric keeps moisture away from the skin. Sunglasses and sunscreen are indispensable; even if the sun does not appear to be too strong, it is har. read more
By: Kristy Annely | 2006-03-13 | Travel & Leisure Since Tahiti and her islands are south of the equator, Tahiti weather is mostly tropical with lots of sunshine and rain. It has an average temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit all year through. Lagoon water temperature ranges between 23°C and 26°C. Usually, Tahiti experiences two weather seasons: dry season and wet season. The period from November to April is the wet season. During these months, the island receives heavy rainfall. This season, often called as Polynesian summer, is considered the off-season for tourism and traveling during this period is better to be avoided. However, many tour. read more
By: Brian Link | 2008-06-24 | Travel & Leisure The weather in Glasgow in most cases varies differently from the weather youll experience while traveling through other parts of Scotland. Glasgow has the advantage of being positioned in the mild, southwestern part of Scotland which puts the city right in the path of the Gulf Stream as it passes over the warmer water of the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding hills of the Clyde Valley also help shield Glasgow from the typically humid temperatures and conditions that normally are associated with Scotland throughout the course of the year. All of these factors combine to make the weather in Glasgo. read more
By: Jennifer Bailey | 2006-03-01 | Travel & Leisure Bermuda is a very popular island for tourists - mostly from the US, Canada, and many European countries. It is important for you to know the weather patterns of Bermuda if you are planning to visit the island.Generally speaking, the climate of Bermuda remains mild throughout the year and it seldom experiences extreme weather conditions. The temperature during the winter months, which start in December and end in March, remains at an average of 70 degrees. The highest temperature during the hot weather between May to mid-October ranges from 75 degree to 85 degree F. Rain falls regularly through. read more
By: Kevin Stith | 2006-03-01 | Travel & Leisure The climate of the Bahamas varies from subtropical to tropical, and the islands are usually warm and sunny throughout the year. The weather in the island nation, particularly in the winter, is greatly influenced by the waters of the Gulf Stream, a powerful, warm and swift Atlantic Ocean current that influences the climate of the east coast of North America. The tropical weather makes the Bahamas a pleasant destination year-round, with the Gulf Stream and trade winds maintaining an even temperature ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 17 to 21 degrees Celsius at night. Howev. read more
By: Storm Daly | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure If you happen to be planning a long awaited, enjoyable, and exciting family vacation to the beautiful and amazing sunny area of Florida, you will need to be prepared because it will greatly depend on the specific areas that you plan to visit as to the type of weather that... read more
By: Storm Daly | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure Is the area of Chicago, Illinois the particular location in an area that your next important business trip is supposed to be held at? Or, perhaps this is the desired location that your family members would like to visit on your upcoming and long awaited family vacation that was unanimously... read more
By: Steve Valentino | 2006-03-13 | Travel & Leisure Although November and May are the prime times to visit Barbados, this island is warm and full of sunshine throughout the year. The average daytime temperature on this island is 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a slight chill at night. The northeast trade winds lower the intensity of the heat. Usually there are quick showers of rain from January to June; otherwise, the season is almost dry. Between July and December there are possibilities of sudden short showers. Although there are fabulous tropical rains, the island is very absorbent and the underground lakes and the sea quickly absor. read more
By: Kristy Annely | 2006-03-13 | Travel & Leisure The Central American country of Costa Rica has a tropical and subtropical climate with two major seasons: a dry season (known as ‘verano’) from December to April, and a rainy season (known as ‘invierno’) from May to November. Located between 8° and 11° North latitude, Costa Rica is quite close to the equator and the average annual temperature is between 21.7°C (71°F) and 27°C (81°F), though it might get cooler in the mountains. The coolest months across the country are from November to January, while the hottest months are March to May.Though temperatures show hardly any variation between seas. read more
By: Storm Daly | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure There is an endless amount of individuals and families that continuously spend much of their time traveling to the beautiful and popular state of California simply because of the enjoyable weather that you have the benefit of being able to take advantage of. Just as with any other state, the... read more
By: Rich Johnson | 2009-02-16 | Travel & Leisure Barbados is the eastern most island of the Caribbean, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. Much of the island is comprised of limestone corals. The island has gently sloping hills rising up to 1,100 feet high at Mount Hillaby. Barbados is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes, with the main hurricane belt to the north. Rainfall Barbados has a wet and dry season. The wet season runs from July through November and correlates with the Atlantic hurricane season which officially is from June 1 through November 30. During this time period, rainfall amounts average betwe. read more
By: dave mader | 2009-02-09 | Boating Used boat and new boat weather and safe tips. Always know the weather. If the weather is calm and there is not much surf then it would be good to go power boating, fishing or jet skiing. If there is a strong constant wind and a little light chop you might want to go sailing or wind surfing. The only thing you have to be careful of is dark clouds, storm fronts gusty winds, lightning and thunder storms and torrential downpours. When you see these coming the last place you want to be in out on the water. In order to plan for a great day on the water you should always listen to the national weat. read more
By: Rich Johnson | 2009-02-16 | Travel & Leisure St. Lucia is a volcanic island in the Windward Islands of the eastern Caribbean. The island has several peaks with Mt. Gimie in the central range at 3117 feet. Tropical rainforests cover the interior of the island. St. Lucia is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes, with the main hurricane belt to the north. Rainfall St. Lucia has a wet and dry season. The wet season begins in June and extends into December. Monthly rainfall amounts on the coastal areas of the island are about six to eight inches in general. The dry season has much less rainfall and occurs from Ja. read more
By: Storm Daly | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure May and June Reno Weather can be very pleasant unless you get unlucky. One thing that makes Reno stand out, in terms of weather, is the wide variation in between low and high temperatures during the same day. The average variation is 33 degrees Fahrenheit, which is one of the... read more
By: Storm Daly | 2010-01-10 | Travel & Leisure May and June Chicago Weather is actually quite nice most of the time. Chicago isnt usually the first place people think of when they think of great weather, but it is moderately warm and usually not overly wet in Chicago in late spring and early summer. Now great weather is... read more
By: Rich Johnson | 2009-02-16 | Travel & Leisure Antigua and Barbuda are two islands of the Leeward Islands located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Barbuda lies about 30 miles north of Antigua and is the smaller and least populated of the two islands. The Caribbean Sea is to the southwest side of the islands and Atlantic Ocean on the northeastern side. Both of the islands lack high terrain, especially Barbuda. Antigua’s highest elevation is a little over 1300 feet at Boggy Peak. Barbuda’s highest point is only near 150 feet. The lack of elevation plays a part in the low annual precipitation amounts. There is a risk from tropical cyclone. read more
By: Rich Johnson | 2009-03-23 | Travel & Leisure Trinidad and Tobago are the southernmost islands in the Windward Islands of the eastern Caribbean. Trinidad is just northeast of the South American country of Venezuela. Tobago is a much smaller island northeast of Trinidad. Trinidad and Tobago are not as heavily dependent on the tourism industry, but remain a popular destination, especially for European travelers. There is very little risk from tropical cyclones during the hurricane season. Rainfall Trinidad and Tobago average about 80 inches of rain per year. This amount can vary considerably with higher amounts of up to 150 inches. read more
By: Victoria Cochrane | 2009-07-22 | Destinations History was made one hundred years ago in July 1909 when Louis Bleriot became the first-ever pilot to successfully pilot an aeroplane across the English Channel; an event that will be celebrated at the end of July 2009 in Dover. read more
By: Abhishek Agarwal | 2009-02-17 | camping For people who wish to have a camping experience, looking at the goals you want to accomplish is a good way to start off your trip. Always bring extra food and weather gear because if something can go wrong, weather can play a part. read more