As the winter season approaches, you are probably planning and preparing for your favourite winter sports and adventures. If so, here are some of the best destinations waiting to offer you unforgettable experiences:
1. St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz is a picturesque town found in the Egadine Valley, Switzerland. Having hosted the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics, it is regarded as one of the best and most expensive ski resorts in the world. Every winter, it hosts numerous fascinating activities including hiking, ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding, and a captivating horse race known as the White Turf. The area offers luxurious hotels such as the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Hotel Des Bains, Hotel Soldanella, and Hotel La Margna. It also houses some of Switzerland’s stunning attractions including the Segantini Museum, Leaning Tower, Bronze Bust of Johannes Badrutt, St. Moritz Design Gallery, and the Chesa Futura. You can get more information about St. Moritz by visiting http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski/switzerland/st-moritz/6753412/Ski-St-Moritz-resort-guide.html
2. Yabuli, China
Yabuli Ski Resort stands out as the most modern and largest ski resort ski resort in China. It is located approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Harbin. The resort is well-known for having hosted 3 international games: the Winter Asian Games in 1996, the National Winter Games in 2008, and the Winter Universaide in 2009. It usually offers freestyle skating, ice hockey, and snowboarding. Famous hotels near Yabuli include the Yabuli International Hotel, Xiang Farm Inn, and Yunding Hotel.
3. Aspen, Colorado
Aspen has a glamorous reputation for being the winter playground of famous movie stars, models, businessmen, and musicians. Its four beautiful mountains: Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and the Aspen Mountain, are very suitable for skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Aspen also offers vibrant nightlife opportunities with clubs such as Belly Up, Casa Tua, Ciga Bar, Caribou Club, Escobar, Creperie du Village, and the Finbarr’s Irish Pub. To know more about Aspen, please visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski/usa/aspen/6717967/Ski-Aspen-resort-guide.html
4. Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Whistler Blackcomb is an expansive resort located about 126 kilometres north of Vancouver. Sitting on top of Whistler Mountain and covering an area of about 5,000 acres, it is considered the largest and most visited ski resort in North America. It offers 20 chair lifts, 4 on-hill restaurants, and a children’s ski school. Its Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which operates between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, holds records for being the longest and highest unsupported cable car in the world. For more information about Whistler Blackcomb Ski resort, please visit http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/
5. Courchevel 1850, France
Courchevel 1850 defines itself as the highest and most expensive ski resort in Les Trois Vallées (the Three Valleys). This epic winter sport destination offers very white snow and dozens of state-of-the-art sporting facilities. After you are through with skiing, snowboarding, or tobogganing, you can dance the night away at any of its cubs like La Taverne, La Taiga, Les Caves, or Le Remonte Pente. More information about Courchevel 1850 can be found at http://www.igluski.com/france/courchevel-1850_r25808
6. San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
San Carlos de Bariloche is located on the foothills of the Andes in province of Rio Negro, Argentina. It lies on the southern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and is surrounded by the big and famous Nahuel Huapi National Park. It offers a lot of exciting winter activities including skiing, mountaineering, and trekking. With its luxurious restaurants and hotels such as Altuen Hotel Suites & Spa, Peninsula Petit Hotel, and Restaurant La Trattoria Della Famiglia Bianchi, be sure to enjoy mouth-watering dishes, a wide collection of local and exotic drinks, and comfortable accommodation during your stay.