• Putting designer recycle bins in individuals rooms
• Switching to all organic menus
• Offering incentives to employees who carpool to work
• Routing undrinkable water to irrigate nearby golf courses
• Offering parking incentives to guests who drive hybrid vehicles
• Switching to non-toxic and organic cleaning supplies
• Donating unused amenity bottles to local charities
• Sending half-used bars of soap to companies who use them to make cleaning products
• Recycling used coffee grounds as golf course tee-off mounds.

Aspen - A perennial favorite, this resort seems to be geared towards adults, with few beginner runs on the ski slopes and lots of great restaurants and shopping in town, as well as a satisfying mix of romantic and luxury accommodations.

Vail - Lots of lifts and more groomed terrain than any other resort on the planet, Vail is great for skiing, but the resort is so large that you won't have a problem finding off-mountain activities, from luxury spas to excellent eateries.

Kirkwood (pictured)- This California resort is somewhat off the beaten path, but all the better for it, as it provides skiers with the steep slopes and great snow they could want, with plenty of relief from the crowds at other mountains. The town is quiet, but only a short drive from Tahoe.

This Cashmere Travel Set is a great stocking stuffer for the frequent traveler. Made of 100% exquisitely soft cashmere, it includes an eye mask and slippers in a satin-lined zip . pouch that can also be used for small toiletries or other relaxing things. The slippers have suede soles to prevent slipping wile walking, which is particularly useful on a plane where there can be some turbulence. The set is available in four colors: chocolate (pictured), garnet, camel and eucalyptus. Best of all, it's only $80.

One of the worst things about traveling is checking your luggage. It is a drag to wait in line to drop off the bags and standing at the baggage claim after the flight, when all you want to do is get in your car and go, is even worse. The main problem is that it can be difficult to identify your bag on the carousel - especially if they're black. Diane Furstenberg's Color on the Go Luggage set completely solves that problem. The bags are made of durable polyester twill and come in either vibrant Turquoise or Fuschia, all with white, lizard-embossed faux leather trim. There are four bag styles to choose from and the rolling bags have in-line wheels and telescoping handles. It's all on special right now at Neiman Marcus, so there's really no excuse to be stuck with boring black bags.