Ski.com's Top Romantic Mountain Activities and Getaways

Aspen, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Ski.com, offering 40 years of experience customizing mountain getaways, is here to help travelers celebrate romance in the mountains this winter. Ski.com's Mountain Vacation Specialists average 25 years in the ski travel industry and are the ultimate experts when it comes to all things related to mountain travel. With this experience comes first-hand knowledge of intimate details at 100 resorts worldwide and the ability to recommend things like the best destinations for couples and the top romantic mountain activities.

"Our experienced Mountain Vacation Specialists have personally visited and experienced all the resorts and properties we offer and know exactly what couples find most interesting, both on and off the mountain," said Dan Sherman, managing director of marketing at Ski.com. "Mountain towns and resorts are inherently romantic destinations because of things like remarkable scenery, luxurious lodging options and world-class skiing, dining and spas."
 
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Ski.com has compiled a list of its top choices for romantic mountain destinations, activities and accommodations.
 
Top Mountain Top Restaurants:  

Restaurant

Resort

Details

AlpenglowStube

Keystone, Co

Dinner guests enjoy cozying up in one of two enclosed gondolas while traveling to the top of the North Peak (elevation: 11,444 feet), where Alpenglow is located. Known as the highest AAA Four-Diamond dining experience in North America, guests savor delicious contemporary cuisine while taking in unmatched scenery.

Beano's Cabin

Beaver Creek, Co

Known as a “ballroom under the stars,” Beano's Cabin is nestled at the base of Larkspur Bowl, on Beaver Creek. Inside, guests enjoy rustic charm, antler chandeliers, vaulted ceilings and an award-winning wine list while feasting on gourmet organic dishes.

Lynn Brit Cabin

Snowmass, Co

Located directly on the slopes of Snowmass and featuring unsurpassed views, Lynn Britt Cabin is accessed by snowcats, which pick guests up in the base village. Diners enjoy a four-course, gourmet meal and live entertainment.

Couloir Restaurant & Bar

Jackson Hole, Wy

Known as Jackson Hole's most unique dining experience, Couloir Restaurant and Bar is located at 9,095 feet at the summit of the Bridger Gondola. Guests get comfy under a warm blanket on the gondola ride up and then enjoy a meal featuring American cuisine made with local ingredients.
 
Top Places to Sit Around a Fire  

Property

Resort

Details

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek, Co.

Situated on a massive patio overlooking the slopes of Beaver Creek, this fire pit is a great place for guests to keep warm while watching skiers and snowboarders take the last run of the day. Patrons enjoy bar service, live music, heat lamps and s'mores featuring the Chef's gourmet marshmallows.

Ritz-Carlton Highlands

Lake Tahoe, Ca.

Possibly one of the most magnificent fireplaces anywhere, the 55-foot Ritz- Carlton Highlands' fireplace in Tahoe welcomes and directs guests as they arrive. The eight-sided chimney has four large fireplace openings at different levels of ascension, each leading guests to different select views and additional lobby areas.

St. Regis Deer Crest

Deer Valley Resort, Ut.

Guests sit outside and enjoy the St. Regis Deer Crest's unique fire garden, located next to the resort's split-level infinity pool. Après ski cocktails are enjoyed while guests take in views of Park City and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains.
 
Top Spas  

Property

Resort

Details

Allegria Spa, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek, Co.

The 30,000-square-foot Allegria Spa has 23 treatment rooms including three distinct couples' suites and an Aqua Sanitas water sanctuary.

Spa Montage Deer Valley, The Montage

Deer Valley, Ut.

The Spa Montage includes a 1,340- square-foot area exclusively for couples or groups, including an entry room with two fireside copper tubs, a wet area with multi-headed shower, a massage room with its own fireplace and two custom therapy tables.

Scandinave Spa

Whistler, BC, Canada

This unique spa overlooks incredible mountain vistas and valleys and was named one of the 100 top spas in America in 2010 by Spas of America.

Remède Spa, St. Regis Aspen Resort

Aspen, Co.

The Remède Spa offers 15 treatment rooms, including one couples' room, an oxygen lounge, steam caves, cold plunges, hot tubs, a fitness center and a Confluence waterfall.
 
Top Hot Tubs  

Property

Resort

Details

BlueSky Breckenridge

Breckenridge, Co.

Three outdoor hot tubs offer a romantic setting with spectacular views of the surrounding trees and mountains, all of which are located right outside the hotel's backdoor.

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Banff, Alberta, Canada

With three waterfall treatment spas, an indoor Hungarian mineral pool, outdoor pool and outdoor spa tub, this hotel features a one- of-a-kind hot-tubbing experience.

Independence Square

Aspen, Co.

This hotel's roof-top hot tub offers 360-degree views of Independence Pass, Aspen Mountain and beyond. Its convenient downtown location allows guests to have a romantic dinner in the town of Aspen before returning for a nightcap and a soak.

Snake River Lodge & Spa, A RockResort

Jackson Hole, Wy.

The Snake River Lodge & Spa's waterfall and steamy cave outdoor hot tub offer a unique soaking experience in an uncommon hot tub setting. Additionally, the hotel offers an indoor/outdoor grotto swimming pool as part at their five-story Avanyu Spa.

 

Top Lodging Properties  

Property

Resort

Details

Little Nell

Aspen, Co.

Aspen's only Five-Star, Five Diamond ski-in/ski-out property features newly refurbished guest rooms with sumptuous bedding, plentiful mini bars, gas-burning fireplaces in every room, luxurious baths and breathtaking views. Additional soothing comfort can be found in the health spa, Jacuzzi and heated outdoor pool.

Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch

Beaver Creek, Co.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch exudes authentic Rocky Mountain luxury and is nestled in the exclusive mountain village of Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek. This all-season AAA Five Diamond destination resort offers an unmatched ski-in/ski-out experience, a 21,000- square-foot spa and Wolfgang Puck's award-winning restaurant Spago.

Lumière

Telluride, Co.

Decorated with the finest furnishings and mountain décor, the Lumière offers a cozy, intimate ambience where in- room fireplaces can be requested and a sauna, outdoor hot tubs and other amenities can be enjoyed.

Cabins at Moonlight

Big Sky, Mt.

This secluded, mid-mountain location provides a one-of-a-kind, ski-in/ski-out experience. Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the private hot tub on the deck. The Cabins offer rustic décor to complement the beautiful scenery found in every direction.

Lake Louise, British Columbia, Canada

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a village of historic log cabins and cedar chalets situated on the shores of an emerald-colored lake, where visitors find both adventure and solitude deep in the Canadian Rockies.
To learn more about romantic mountain destinations and activities from the experts at Ski.com, visit www.ski.com/default/romance. To see a selection of deals available to many of the 100 resorts available through Ski.com, visit www.ski.com/specials or call a Ski.com Mountain Vacation Specialist at  800-950-4990 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE 800-950-4990end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
 
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