The sleigh driver asked the words my son was longing to hear: “Who wants to do some DONUTS?” And horses whipped the sleigh in figure eights as my little guy cheered “Now that’s what I’m talking about!” The Montage Deer Valley Located at the top of the mountain, The Montage Deer Valley Resort (check for rates) provides unrivaled ski in ski out ...
With one of the best ski schools in Colorado, the Beaver Creek ski resort offers families ample ways to enjoy Colorado snow with skis and without, and the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch adds an additional layer of family luxury to an already luxe mountain. The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch was one of the first mountain resorts I visited out west with ...
The Cranwell Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts is an ideal family base for adventures in an area mostly visited by parents with kids away at summer camp, empty nesters and retirees. There are about two dozen historic Berkshire cottages remaining from the Gilded Age—many of those have been converted for lodging purposes. Cranwell is the most historic and upscale of these properties that also welcomes ...
Luxury Family Travel in Park City, Utah Growing up when the weather got cold, my family was always more of the beach and ocean seekers while my husband’s family opted for cozy lodges, fireplaces and big family ski vacations. He is adamant on including ski trips in our family repertoire, and Deer Valley proves to offer all that a ...
Since I am not a skier, I had never ventured to Stowe, Vermont, the skiing capital of New England, until our visit to Stowe Mountain Lodge. Vermont, however, offers an exceptional experience in many things: mountain scenery, winter sports, and ice cream. Surely at least one of those appeals to you—I’m partial to the first and last in that ...
One Spring evening in 1865, a stagecoach passing through Whitefield, NH flipped over in a treacherous storm. The two passengers walked to a farm owned by Mary and William Dodge and were welcomed to spend the night. When the passengers awoke in the morning to spectacular mountain views and a delicious pancake breakfast, they pleaded with the Dodges ...
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is one of the most quintessential New England resorts to experience a historic grand hotel. The Omni Mount Washington is part of the Bretton Woods ski complex that also includes a lodge and a more intimate inn. The Omni Mount Washington Resort The resort's white building and red roof contrast from its mountain setting, making a lasting impression when you first see ...