Destinations
Best Ski Destinations
Calling all powder hounds, your season is here and Sydney Patterson travel has a VIP vacation ready for you. We’ve done our research by experiencing these awesome places to give you first hand results. So get your sleek ski suits on, we’re going on an adventure.
Vail
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There’s no doubt that Colorado is top tier when it comes to ski adventures. So when we talk about skiing, one of the premiere locations with top class accommodation is Vail, Colorado. Vail has long catwalks to get from one ski area to the next, you will for sure need at least two to three days to navigate this location, after all, it is the largest ski area in the United States. When you take a break from hitting the slopes, some brunching and shopping or late evening fine dining will do you good. Our top three luxury Vail stays include:
• Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail
• Elevation Resort Residences at Solaris
• The Ritz Carlton Club, Vail
Beaver Creek
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Another Colorado hit is Beaver Creek, a luxurious family-oriented retreat. I grew up skiing on the beginner and intermediate friendly runs of Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead, just to name a couple. But with 150 trails, there’s a ski run for everyone to discover. To unwind, we recommend indulging in a spa day at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch. Best stays:
• Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa
• The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
• The Osprey at Beaver Creek
Jackson Hole
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A Jackson Hole, Wyoming vacation is one of the best luxury travel adventures you can embark on in the US. Welcome to this spectacular winter wonderland where you’ll find snow skiing is more than a passtime, it's a lifestyle. Voted the #1 ski resort in North America by Forbes Magazine eight years in a row, we’d say that’s a VIP experience worth booking. Our top three luxury Jackson Hole stays include:
• Rusty Parrot Lodge
• Hotel Jackson
• Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole
Aspen
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With an average of over 300 inches of snow each year, Aspen, Colorado, offers an adrenaline-inducing number of ski options, spanning over four mountains filled with skiable terrain. For beginners, we suggest that you start with the Buttermilk slopes. If you can do a little something, but aren’t quite ski pro level just yet, take on the wide slopes of the Snowmass. Pros, the Aspen Mountain is all yours. Rest up after your long day at one of our top three luxury Aspen stays:
• Viceroy Snowmass
• St. Regis Aspen Resort
• The Little Nell
Park City
World class ski runs. Check. Luxury amenities. Check. Park city, Utah has all of what it takes to conjure up your most perfect winter vacation. On the slopes, you will find adventure in the 7300 acres of alpine terrain with over 3200 vertical feet of dynamic skiing. Nestled in the valley, you’ll find rich culture and remnants of an old silver town, now a vibrant ski town offering one-of-a-kind restaurants, spas, boutiques and an effervescent nightlife. Check in at any of these hotels with Sydney patterson Travel on your next Park City trip:
• Montage Deer Valley
• Stein Ericksen Lodge Deer Valley
• Waldorf Astoria Park City
Taos Ski Valley
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This spot in New Mexico has the formula for an epic ski vacation. Taos has world famous steep slopes that get massive amounts of snowfall. Taos is known for its excellent ski terrain with backcountry runs you’ll keep in mind as good memories forever. One more thing, yes we’re talking about skiing but we can’t talk about Taos without mentioning the exquisite natural hot springs like Black Rock Hot Springs just north of Taos. Our top hotel picks:
• The Blake at Taos Ski Valley
• Cielo Taos
• El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa
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Big Sky
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An average snowfall of about 400 inches per year gives Big Sky a big advantage in attracting outdoor lovers every winter. This location’s 300 trails offer breathtaking views of mountains in every direction. Located in Montana, Big Sky has a vertical run of 5800 acres on the Moonlight Basin and its longest run is six miles long. You’re going to need a bit of pampering after taking on the Big Sky Challenge. Our top stays:
• Big Sky Montana Luxury Resort
• Lone Mountain Ranch
• The Montage, Big Sky
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