With ski towns and resorts ramping up activities, it’s “snow” joke ski season is in full gear. While some will enjoy the great outdoors at a slower pace, others will be whipping through a winter wonderland at incredible speeds — maybe even shedding those holiday pounds!
Whatever your need, to help you get ready for your best winter getaway, we share six of the best resorts for the snow bunny in all of us!
Woodstock, Vermont
In what might feel like a charming Norman Rockwell painting, this beautiful New England inn is blanketed with picturesque snowfall each year. A golf resort by summer and romantic ski destination by winter, Woodstock Inn sets the tone for the ultimate ski day in the mountains. From elegant rooms to lavish spas, couples can canoodle by the fire and treat themselves to fine wine or champagne after a long day on the slopes.
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Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
Beaver Creek, Colorado
You’ll feel like a celebrity at this classy resort that offers ski-valet service and the best trails in Colorado. Ideal for beginners, over 60 percent of the runs on this mountain are designed for newbies and families. With incredibly helpful ski instructors guiding you every slope of the way, you’re not going to run into comedic tree-smashing scenarios. And after an exhausting day on the hills, skiers can pamper themselves in five lounges, restaurants, and day spas with year-round pools and tubs.
St. Regis Deer Valley
Park City, Utah
Skiers will revel in the driest powder on earth at this Utah resort. Winter activities include ice skating, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow-tubing and, for the secret agent in all of us, heli-skiing. Tucked away in the majestic snow-capped Wasatch Mountains, St. Regis caters to famished skiers with lively pubs, cafés, restaurants, and boutiques. Oh, and did we mention the complimentary hot chocolate bar?
Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler, British Columbia
Located north of Vancouver, Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, boasting more than 200 marked trails. With the longest continuous lift system in the world, skiers can connect from Whistler to Blackcomb easily. Through various trails and super pipes, this snowy oasis offers a smorgasbord of outdoor activities like snowboarding, zip-lining, hiking, spas and a bustling nightlife with unique boutiques.
Badrutt’s Palace
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Virtually a fairytale, this glitzy, glamorous spot is one of the more hip destinations on the list. Attracting celebrities from all over the world, lodgers will feel like a real star at this historic luxury resort featuring spectacular views of the Alps. Skiers can take horse sleigh and carriage rides or hit the scenic slopes, trails, and ice rinks.
Serre Chevalier
Briançon, France
Nestled in the ancient town of Briançon, surrounded by villages and linked by busy roads, Serre Chevalier is one of the largest ski resorts in Europe. With calm skiing in larch forests and terrain parks, skiers will love this friendly resort’s huge snow parks ideal for families. In addition to its vibrant nightlife, extravagant spas, and four-star hotels, Serre Chevalier boasts a great skiing experience for any level with altitudes from 1200 to 2800 meters.
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Beautiful photos.
Some amazing locations 👌