by Karen Ellis

Created on: June 24, 2008   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Sun Valley is Hemmingway country. He wrote most of For Whom the Bell Tolls there and enjoyed the village and beautiful Bald Mountain.

If you get a chance to watch the movie, Sun Valley Serenade, while you're vacationing, do. It's great fun to try and find all the filming locations while your on the mountain or in the village. The first ski

If you like room to stretch out, renting a condo or home for your stay in Sun Valley is the best choice. Enjoying the luxury of a beautiful house is like a home away from home only better. With the choice to eat in or choose between numerous types of fine cuisine you'll enjoy the best of both worlds. Many homes have hot tubs in private backyard settings and laundry facilities in the house. Your dog is welcome in many homes and will enjoy having a backyard to run and play in.

Many homes are decorated in mountain lodge style with stone fireplaces and large expansive windows to enjoy mountain views. Renting a home during your stay at Sun Valley is a great way to enjoy additional family members, coming from different areas. What a great family reunion to ski or snowboard during the day and enjoy hot chocolate by the fireplace in the evening while catching up on each other's lives.

On the other hand, a condo can be a great choice for many of the reasons listed above plus more. You'll have access to a pool and tennis court, sauna, playground equipment for the kids and a clubhouse. There are condo's in Sun Valley Village or mountain side condos with beautiful views.

For just a room or suite, there are numerous lodges, motels and hotels to choose from. Don't want to be in the thick of things, but want to be closer to the mountain, take a look at Ketchum or Warm Springs. There are plenty of lodging opportunities at River Run, the eastern base of the mountain. You will still find great nightlife and plenty of great restaurants. Best of all, you can take the free bus, KART, back and forth to the Village.

Getting to Sun Valley and Getting Around

Direct, daily non stop flights are offered into Sun Valley's Friedman Memorial Airport from Salt Lake, Oakland, Seattle and Los Angels. You can rent a car at the airport, but there is plenty of public transportation, KART bus, taxis, rapid transit and a shuttle service if you are staying at the resort.

If you decide to drive, Sun Valley is about 150 miles from Boise and there are two routes. Interstate 84 to Highway 20 to Highway 75 with takes you into Ketchum and on to Sun Valley Village. The second

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