Skiers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort say their vacations were spent waiting in painfully long lines and navigating overcrowded trails after hundreds of ski patrollers and mountain safety personnel walked off the job.
17.12.2024 - 17:35 / cntraveler.com
The colder months are upon us, which typically means one of two things for travelers: it’s time to ski—or it’s time to seek warmer weather. Which one are you? In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires. In the ski world, Deer Valley embarks on an exciting new era with a new hotel in its new base village. And these are just the beginning. Here are some of this winter’s most exciting openings to have on your radar.
Where it’s located: It’s a fantastic time to ski Deer Valley, as the resort is in the midst of a gargantuan multi-year expansion plan that will more than double its skiable terrain. The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.
Why we’re excited: The spacious pool deck overlooking the mountain is certainly the East Village’s place to be after a long day on the slopes—it’s got a heated outdoor pool, three oversized hot tubs, and will have live entertainment come nightfall. Upstairs, the 381 rooms and suites face either the mountain, the surrounding valley, or the Jordanelle Reservoir, so there isn’t a bad view in the house. Accommodations range from double bed rooms that are great for sharing, to sprawling three-bedroom residences with large balconies and fully equipped kitchens. The hotel encompasses four distinct F&B concepts which promise to be a hit: Remington Hall for “Utah-forward fine dining;” Hidden Ace, a speakeasy from award-winning mixologist Frank Maldonado, of cult classic bar Employees Only in New York City; the Living Room, which will offer a high tea-inspired High Chocolate cocoa service; and Double Blacks, a street-side coffee shop with house-made croissants and more.
Where it’s located: True slopeside vacations can be hard to come by in the Northeast—which is what makes this fifty-room boutique hotel located at the base of Vermont's Bromley Mountain so exciting. Some rooms even offer literal ski-in, ski-out patios for the ultimate convenience. The hotel is a fifteen-minute drive northeast of Manchester, where you’ll find plenty of options for shopping and dining. Several other ski resorts are within a half hour radius, too.
Why we’re excited: A gut refurb and operator change marks a new chapter for this New England classic. Rooms have been updated with cozy furnishings and Salt & Stone bath amenities, yet the stunning views remain. The hotel’s signature restaurant The Trailhead also brings something new
Skiers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort say their vacations were spent waiting in painfully long lines and navigating overcrowded trails after hundreds of ski patrollers and mountain safety personnel walked off the job.
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