Learn More About Travel To Italy
Gondola with Rialto Bridge, Venice Did you know that Venice has more than 400 bridges that connect the cities 118 islands? And this is all interconnected with the famed Venice Canals. ...
Read more
Travel Packages All Inclusive from our Advisors
We recognize that vacations are not just an investment, but often the highlights of our lives, and we take that responsibility seriously. We want to ensure you have the best vacation experience. Interested in a job in travel? Click here to learn: How to Become a Travel Agent
Sun Valley, Idaho's most famous ski resort, was built in the 1930s by statesman Averell Harriman and is one of the nation's oldest and most elegant resorts. Since the first lift opened (the design was copied from a machine used to transport bananas onto fruit boats), the area, located 100 mi/160 km east of Boise, has attracted the rich and famous. Free Sun Valley Vacation Package Quote
Hey! I'm Robin :)
Katherine Milam
Travel Adventure with Vincent Vacations
San Antonio Travel Agent
In-Office Rep
Sun Valley's original base lodge and some of the on-mountain restaurants are beautifully finished with etched glass and brass fittings. Skiing on magnificent Mount Baldy is outstanding: It has a vertical drop of 3,400 ft/1,035 m and runs up to 3 mi/5 km in length.
This sunny mountain (located in the Sawtooth National Forest) is primarily for advanced skiers: It has a variety of steep runs, moguled trails, deep powder and open bowls in a relatively uncrowded setting. In addition to the groomed trails, there are also vast unmarked areas on the mountain and in the backcountry. Note: When skiing the backcountry, out-of-towners should go with a guide.
For novice skiers, nearby Dollar Mountain has gentler terrain: It's used primarily as a teaching mountain. Additional wintertime activities at Sun Valley include snowboarding, cross-country skiing, helicopter skiing, ice skating and swimming. Two separate areas of the beautifully maintained Sun Valley village offer lodging, shopping and apres-ski amenities.
The area has long attracted the rich and famous, and some of them became at least part-time residents of Ketchum, Sun Valley's principal town. One of the best known was writer Ernest Hemingway, who bought a house in town in 1959 after being a frequent visitor for many years. Whiskey Jacques is a bar where the author used to tip a glass or two. Hemingway committed suicide at his Ketchum home in 1961, and his grave is in town. A Hemingway Memorial is located on Sun Valley Road.
The Ketchum area is now a lovely and lively vacation spot year-round. There are plenty of warm-weather activities, including golf, tennis, horseback riding and ice skating.
Annual summer events include the Sun Valley Ice Show (an outdoor spectacular with world-class skaters and a lavish buffet served prior to each weekly show); the Sun Valley Summer Symphony (weekly classical-music performances); and Jazz on the Green (weekly outdoor jazz performances). October's Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the region's shepherding heritage with a running-of the-sheep event.
Where Highway 21 and Highway 75 intersect lies Stanley, a gem of the Rocky Mountains and a must-see for horseback riders, hikers, bicyclists and fly fishermen. It's about 45 mi/72 km north of Ketchum.
Hailey, a small former mining town 12 mi/20 km south of Ketchum, used to be a quaint afterthought. Recently, though, it's has rivaled Ketchum as a hot spot for Hollywood stars. You might want to catch a film at the Liberty Theater, a restored art-deco movie house. Hailey has a regional airport that's used by many who visit Sun Valley. Annual events in Hailey include Hailey Days of the Old West (parade and rodeo—July) and the Northern Rockies Folk Festival (concerts and art exhibits—August).
For a beautiful day's drive, head north out of Ketchum on Highway 75 to Challis, home to the Lands of the Yankee Fork, a state park that commemorates the mining era of the late 1800s. It includes two ghost towns—Custer and Bonanza—that are well worth seeing and also incorporates a 90-mi/145-km scenic drive.
Begin your visit at the park's interpretive center. Nearby is the Bison Jump, a cliff that the Shoshone used in hunting buffaloes (they stampeded them over the edge). The state park is surrounded by Challis National Forest, which contains Borah Peak, the tallest mountain in Idaho.
From Challis, go south on Highway 93 and then west on Highway 20 at Arco. Nearby you'll find Craters of the Moon National Monument. This moonlike area was used as a training ground for early astronauts. The landscape is rugged black lava, and it's truly eerie—a great place to camp at least one night.
Backcountry hiking trips can also be undertaken (permit required). Take along very warm clothing if you're planning to explore one of the caves. (Boy Scout Cave has ice even in the summer.) Cross-country skiing is possible in the winter. Take along plenty of film or extra memory for your camera.
Sun Valley, Idaho's most famous ski resort, was built in the 1930s by statesman Averell Harriman and is one of the nation's oldest and most elegant resorts. Since the first lift opened (the design was copied from a machine used to transport bananas onto fruit boats), the area, located 100 mi/160 km east of Boise, has attracted the rich and famous.
Sun Valley's original base lodge and some of the on-mountain restaurants are beautifully finished with etched glass and brass fittings. Skiing on magnificent Mount Baldy is outstanding: It has a vertical drop of 3,400 ft/1,035 m and runs up to 3 mi/5 km in length.
This sunny mountain (located in the Sawtooth National Forest) is primarily for advanced skiers: It has a variety of steep runs, moguled trails, deep powder and open bowls in a relatively uncrowded setting. In addition to the groomed trails, there are also vast unmarked areas on the mountain and in the backcountry. Note: When skiing the backcountry, out-of-towners should go with a guide.
For novice skiers, nearby Dollar Mountain has gentler terrain: It's used primarily as a teaching mountain. Additional wintertime activities at Sun Valley include snowboarding, cross-country skiing, helicopter skiing, ice skating and swimming. Two separate areas of the beautifully maintained Sun Valley village offer lodging, shopping and apres-ski amenities.
The area has long attracted the rich and famous, and some of them became at least part-time residents of Ketchum, Sun Valley's principal town. One of the best known was writer Ernest Hemingway, who bought a house in town in 1959 after being a frequent visitor for many years. Whiskey Jacques is a bar where the author used to tip a glass or two. Hemingway committed suicide at his Ketchum home in 1961, and his grave is in town. A Hemingway Memorial is located on Sun Valley Road.
The Ketchum area is now a lovely and lively vacation spot year-round. There are plenty of warm-weather activities, including golf, tennis, horseback riding and ice skating.
Annual summer events include the Sun Valley Ice Show (an outdoor spectacular with world-class skaters and a lavish buffet served prior to each weekly show); the Sun Valley Summer Symphony (weekly classical-music performances); and Jazz on the Green (weekly outdoor jazz performances). October's Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates the region's shepherding heritage with a running-of the-sheep event.
Where Highway 21 and Highway 75 intersect lies Stanley, a gem of the Rocky Mountains and a must-see for horseback riders, hikers, bicyclists and fly fishermen. It's about 45 mi/72 km north of Ketchum.
Hailey, a small former mining town 12 mi/20 km south of Ketchum, used to be a quaint afterthought. Recently, though, it's has rivaled Ketchum as a hot spot for Hollywood stars. You might want to catch a film at the Liberty Theater, a restored art-deco movie house. Hailey has a regional airport that's used by many who visit Sun Valley. Annual events in Hailey include Hailey Days of the Old West (parade and rodeo—July) and the Northern Rockies Folk Festival (concerts and art exhibits—August).
For a beautiful day's drive, head north out of Ketchum on Highway 75 to Challis, home to the Lands of the Yankee Fork, a state park that commemorates the mining era of the late 1800s. It includes two ghost towns—Custer and Bonanza—that are well worth seeing and also incorporates a 90-mi/145-km scenic drive.
Begin your visit at the park's interpretive center. Nearby is the Bison Jump, a cliff that the Shoshone used in hunting buffaloes (they stampeded them over the edge). The state park is surrounded by Challis National Forest, which contains Borah Peak, the tallest mountain in Idaho.
From Challis, go south on Highway 93 and then west on Highway 20 at Arco. Nearby you'll find Craters of the Moon National Monument. This moonlike area was used as a training ground for early astronauts. The landscape is rugged black lava, and it's truly eerie—a great place to camp at least one night.
Backcountry hiking trips can also be undertaken (permit required). Take along very warm clothing if you're planning to explore one of the caves. (Boy Scout Cave has ice even in the summer.) Cross-country skiing is possible in the winter. Take along plenty of film or extra memory for your camera.
Vincent Vacations - Authorized Sun Valley Vacation Planner
Questions? Call us at
1 (888) 976-0061
For Groups of 10
or more rooms, or 8 or more Cabins, please use of Group Form
Click Here for our Group Department
Vincent Vacations is an award winning travel agency. We serve clients all over the US.
Learn more about:
How to become a travel agent!
We are an IATAN, CLIA, ASTA, IATA Accrediated Travel Agency
See all awards & certificates.
3/30Gondola with Rialto Bridge, Venice Did you know that Venice has more than 400 bridges that connect the cities 118 islands? And this is all interconnected with the famed Venice Canals. ...
Read more
3/25Somewhere far off the Western Coast, way out in the Pacific Ocean lies a paradise like no other – Hawaii. A chain of stunning islands, each with its own unique charm, Hawaii beckons travelers with bre...
Read more
10/13Welcome to the stunning island of Oahu, where natural beauty meets rich history and vibrant culture. Whether you're a beach lover, an adventure seeker, a history buff, or a foodie, Oahu offers a diver...
Read more
9/4As someone hailing from the picturesque state of Oregon, my heart holds a special place for the magical world of Disneyland. Despite the distance, this enchanted park feels like my 'home' park, being ...
Read moreClick on a location below to learn more. We recognize that vacations are not just an investment, but often the highlights of our lives, and we take that responsibility seriously. We want to ensure you have the best experience.
All of these are signs that you are a great fit to become an independent travel agent, and turn your love of travel from passion into profit!
Learn MoreOur motto at Vincent Vacations is, we go so you know! We want to ensure you have the BEST experience, whether it's a river cruise, or a corporate group incentive trip, we want to ensure your vacation is a success.
Many of our travel agents have been in travel since 2002! With Vincent Vacations, all travel components are taken care of - this includes accommodations, air, transfers, tours, activities, insurance, contracts, EVERYTHING.
Destination weddings, Anniversaries, vow renewals, honeymoons, engagements, elopements, retie the knot, babymoons, proposal trips and more
Corporate group retreats and incentive trips, seniors-only river cruises, friends & family getaways, special group anniversary celebrations and more
All-inclusive resorts, Hawaii, cruises, Europe, African Safaris, exotic Fiji and the islands, there are so many travel options for families
Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Resorts, Aulani, Universal, MyDisneyExperience, Disney Genie, characters dining, and more
We know Europe! Paris, London, Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Swiss Alps, Prague, Amsterdam, Venice, Athens, Vienna, Madrid, let's go!
Ocean cruising, river cruising, yacht charters, expeditions, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Viking, Lindblad, there are so many options when it comes to cruising
We create custom travel itineraries and trips, and we know travel - Whether it's Universal, river cruises, safaris, yacht charters, Australia, Thailand and more!
Get A Free QuoteWe serve customers all across the USA
Debt free and in business since 2013. Vincent Vacations has agents in Dallas, Kansas City, Houston, Shreveport, Little Rock, Roswell, Oklahoma City and more locations.
Travel agents can help save time and stress by doing the research and handling all your bookings for you. An experience travel agent is best at finding great deals and packages, as well as providing you with helpful information and tips. They can also help you plan special activities and experiences that you may not have thought of on your own. All in all, using a travel agent can be a great way to make sure you get the most out of your trip.
In travel since 2002, and in business since 2013, our travel team serves clients all over the US! Planning a vacation away from home takes a great team. We have taken the time to build a team of dedicated, smart, hard-working personnel who are each committed to excellence and service. We work side-by-side, creating and ensuring INCREDIBLE vacation experiences for you and your group. Our store front in-office team, and our travel consultant independent contractors, work all around the US.
In business since 2013, we are your #1 source for travel!
Free Vacation Package Quote
