Winter holidays are coming and with them Christmas celebrations, beautiful and snowy views and wonderful activities that many people wait for them season after season. No matter if you are an adventurous person or a calm one, there are multiple ways of enjoying winter. Believe it or not winter is perfect for any kind of person, you can be the one sitting next to a fireplace reading that interesting book that you did not have time to read during the entire year or you can be the one outside skiing and feeling the fresh breeze in your face. Actually, you can even be both.
Even if you are a summer person, you cannot deny that snow makes landscapes completely beautiful and every house surrounded by white pine trees seems to be taken from those fairytales that we used to listen to before going to sleep. There would be plenty of time to talk about the beach, the sun and the sand, but now it is winter time and we are ready to après-ski.
Every year, the US receives thousands of tourists from different parts of the world who go there just to feel the adrenaline of skiing in its famous ski resorts and having fun with family and friends. Apart from tasting the most delicious hot chocolate and being part of a snow fight, here you can also attend Ski Races where you will have the luck of seeing the best ski racers flying in front of you. As we already told you, you can be part of the action or just being an observer, but we are sure that you will have a great time.
If you are part of the winter team and you are already wearing your ski goggles, but you are not sure where to go, just keep reading and find out the five best ski resorts where you will have the best time skiing, playing with snow and attending the best ski races:
- Vail, Colorado
Vail is a sophisticated and famous ski resort located in Colorado and based on the Rocky Mountains. It has an area of 5,290 acres with ski slopes for beginners and more challenging slopes surrounded by trees for the more experienced skiers. Vail also offers a wide range of interesting attractions to do when you are not skiing such as shopping centers, caffés, restaurants and natural areas where you can walk and enjoy the beauty of the place.
- Park City, Utah
This is one of the main touristic cities of Utah and it used to be a mining town. Nowadays, Park City is a charming place with more than 400 ski slopes and luxurious accommodation that goes from houses to inns and all inclusive hotels. The wide range of offers gives you the possibility of choosing what suits you better and feels like home. Moreover, this resort also offers wonderful spas where you will be able to relax after a busy day in your skies.
- Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is a beautiful city in Colorado which receives tourists throughout the year since it has breathtaking views, fashion stores, elegant restaurants and the iconic Ópera Wheeler. Even though this destination is more popular in Winter, you can appreciate its beauty in every season. Here you can walk along the rivers, ride a bike inside the forest and forget the stressful life of the city. Of course, Aspen has incredible accommodation offers and restaurants for every taste as well.
- Deer Valley, Utah
This famous ski resort has the aim of being different from the rest and offers tailored services based on every skier’s need. Thus, it limits the number of tourists in order to enhance the customer experience and take care of every detail during their stay. Deer Valley also offers an exquisite mountain cuisine and cozy lodging that will make your stay magical and unforgettable.
- Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is a small town located in Summit estate with only 4540 inhabitants. This is one of the most popular ski resorts due to the huge skiing area with 5 peaks and the wonderful lift systems that make it easier to go from one slope to another. Moreover, Breckenridge is also a charming town with beautiful restaurants and colorful bars where you will have fun and taste delicious dishes before ending your skiing day.
As you can see, there is no wrong choice among these incredible ski resorts and you can be absolutely sure that you will have a great time in any one of them. However, we encourage you to dig a little bit deeper and think about what you are looking for. Do you want ski slopes and luxury? Do you want amazing views and be invaded by nature? Are you looking for a relaxing time and delicious food? or are you more interested in having tons of adrenaline and fun? Everything is possible and it is at one click of distance.
We know that you are looking forward to this memento and you want it to be perfect. Thus, take your time to decide which destination is right for you and your group, consider which one is closer to your location, pay attention to your budget and time availability. Even though you have to consider different and important aspects to make your holiday wonderful, don’t waste too much time deciding since people usually book in advance and if you wait too long, you may end up not finding accommodation anywhere or getting the ones that anybody else wanted.
Be fast and be smart! Do your research, book your place and make your luggage. This adventurous holiday will give you amazing memories and you will love every second of it. Take your time to appreciate the greatness of nature, improve your skiing skills, watch a wonderful ski race and relax with a hot beverage and delicious food. After such an amazing experience, there is a big possibility that you want to come back every year. We know that snow is quite addictive.
