Zig-zagging down a mountain trail of perfectly groomed powder on a postcard-blue day with a night of fine dining and plush accommodations waiting for you at the bottom of the slope—now that’s a vacation. If your travel plans revolve around the pursuit of perfect powder, then pack your skis and check out the three “Best Of” ski vacation picks the 3LUXE research team offers for your consideration. These snowy spots combine spectacular slopes, luxury living quarters and amazing ambiance for a terrific trip that will have you wishing winter lasted all year long. Strap on the boots and get out there!
Part of a ski vacation’s appeal is splendor of the great outdoors, the majesty of the mountains. If you want your hotel to be equally majestic when you go skiing, then check into the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz. A favorite of celebrities and royalty alike since opening in 1896, this palace offers 159 guest rooms and 47 suites with stunning views of the Swiss Alps. Badrutt’s Palace combines discreet service and traditional elegance from its Le Restaurant, where classic French cuisine ... FULL REVIEW
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If slopes are deemed worthy of Olympic athletes, it’s a safe bet they will challenge your skills on the skis as well. The Whistler and Blackscomb reign as the king and queen of Canada’s mountain peaks, and will host the 2010 Winter Olympic downhill events. Get a glimpse of where the world’s best skiers soon will do battle during a stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler ski resort. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, this fabulous property offers you ski-in/ski-out access to over 8,100 a... FULL REVIEW
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Accommodations fit for royalty are icing on the cake for a ski vacation, but there’s simply no substitute for superior slopes. For an unforgettable ski experience in every way, you can’t beat the Jackson Hole Resort. This Wyoming wonder has it all, starting with some of North America’s most challenging runs with narrow chutes, consistent fall lines, deep, light powder and endless backcountry across 2,500 acres. The 4,139-foot rise to the top of Rendezvous Mountain yields runs like Alta Zero (... FULL REVIEW
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