3 Best Ski Vacation Destinations
Very often, the most preferred activity during the coldest times of the year is to remain bundled up indoors, with a cup of tea or coffee while curled around the fireplace. What if you had a better alternative to enjoy the weather but with more activities in a place other than home? According to the British Holiday market, about 1.5million Brits go abroad on ski holidays at least once a year. Are you wondering which destination you should consider this year? Here are three places around the world worth visiting.
The Berkshires
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The Berkshires is a rural area located in the western parts of Massachusetts. This mountainous region is dotted with picturesque towns and villages, making it an ideal spot for a vacation. The Berkshires are notable for their plethora of outdoor activities that cater to every vacationer’s interests. The most notable feature of this destination is its abundance of snow on its ski slopes. It’s a great place for snowshoeing and snowboarding. For those interested in cross-country snowboarding, the Berkshires is your frosty vacation for this year.
Right in the heart of this location is The Berkshires resort, originally constructed in 1893. It used to be a stately Italian mansion in its early years until it was finally converted into a boutique hotel. Upon entry, you get a sense of a cosy European chalet with fireplaces. With only nineteen rooms available at The Berkshires, the resort is set to attend to the finest details you’d expect from a vacation location.
Ski chalets in Meribel
The Meribel ski resort is located in the French Alps. Sited in the Tarentaise valley, Meribel is the general name given to the place due to its reference to three neighbouring villages, namely:
Méribel Village
Méribel-Mottaret
Méribel Centre
Scotsman Major Peter Lindsay first discovered the Méribel Les Allues while looking for a place away from Germany and Austria, where his men could play some winter sports. Today, Méribel boasts of more than one ski chalet, and the resorted is rated high among ski resort enthusiasts.
Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky is a year-round destination for ski lovers. It’s also an excellent destination for adventure enthusiasts with a passion for slope-side accommodations. Although Big Sky is notable for skiing, the icy environment makes way for alternatives such as snowmobiling. Vacationers tend to make use of the snow for dog sledding sports. Located in Montana, Big Sky has remained a choice spot for corporate getaways, conventions, and end-of-year meetings among high-end business communities.
Furthermore, as part of its sightseeing features, guests at Big Sky’s slope-side hotels have access to an 8-seater chairlift, the first of its kind in America. The Ramcharger 8 chairlift has seat heating, is detachable, and runs at high and other varied speeds. Should you decide on this location, make it a point to visit The Huntley Lodge or The Summit Hotel, as these are the only two slope-side hotels in Big Sky.
The next time you consider going on a vacation or holiday, add one of these places to this year’s list. It’ll be worth your time and efforts. Don’t forget to pack up your skiing gear and lots of warm clothes.
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