On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:17:40 GMT, "Bill in Schenectady"
wrote:
>Speaking of which, why do so many American resorts try to look like
>something in Switzerland, Austria, Germany or some other European spot? Why
>not just be unique themselves.
I guess I've never been to American resorts. I can't think of any
resort town I've seen in the US that looks anything like Europe.
>This winter, I was traveling through Vermont to do some cross country
>skiing. The Vermont small towns maintain their charm as unique New England
>villages. We finally arrived at the Trapp Family Lodge which indeed has
>great cross country skiing. But the buildings are all designed to look like
>the Austrian Alps. Yes, I know, the Trapp Family was from Austria and I
>guess that was the original charm of the place. But now, it's overdone.
>While it's in Vermont, I like the real Vermont better.
Maybe you specifically meant ski resorts?
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