Burlington and the region have adopted a new identity--“The West Coast of New England”—that captures perfectly the area’s uniquely laid-back sophistication.  Be sure to learn more about it at www.vermont.org. 

There’s good news on the winter activities front, too—the 2007-2008 season is shaping up to be one of the top ten snowiest on record. Which means top-quality skiing and riding,  as well as picture-perfect conditions for all winter vacation activities in Burlington and the Lake Champlain Region.

The region’s mountain resorts—Bolton Valley, Jay Peak, Smuggler’s Notch, Stowe, and Sugarbush—are all reporting excellent conditions. Many have exciting events and festivals coming up, so be sure to check them out at www.skivermont.com.

In Burlington, the lakeside Courtyard Burlington Harbor by Marriott is the first new hotel to be built in the city in 30 years. Next door to it, an $18 million makeover produced the new Hilton Burlington. A new waterfront complex housing condos, retail shops, a restaurant, and theaters is up and running to popular acclaim.

Burlington International Airport’s continuing growth means more parking than ever, new concourses, daily direct flights to Orlando, and direct flights to and from more than a dozen major American cities.

With scores of restaurants of every description and dozens of lodging options to choose from, Burlington is the perfect base camp for winter and summer vacations.

Attractions like Ben & Jerry’s, Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, Vermont Teddy Bear, and many more are just short drives from the city’s center. And let’s not forget historic Church Street Marketplace, eight cobblestoned blocks of pedestrian-only street lined with shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.