Luxury Hotels at Ski Resorts Make Perfect Summer Breaks Too!
When the snow melts and the ski runs turn green, the luxury hotels at top winter resorts offer great deals on their rooms and suites during their off-peak season. The five star amenities of these luxury hotels at ski resorts are much quieter and just as enjoyable when the snow melts. The outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, terrace dining and landscaped gardens offer great views in the summer. Snow-capped mountain peaks, waterfalls and fir trees are stunning in the summer sunshine and cross country ski trails turn into miles of traffic-free hiking and biking trails.
Think laterally and consider booking luxury hotels at ski resorts for your next short break or summer vacation and take advantage of the low prices, great weather and stunning scenery - without the crowds!
Luxury Hotels in the Austrian Alps
When the snow melts, the snow capped Alpine peaks look down on beautiful wildflower meadows which are just begging to be explored on foot. The Goldener Berg Hotel is just outside the tiny alpine village of Lech in a quiet mountain area with plenty of fresh air and cowbells for company. With an excellent restaurant, wine cellar and a luxury spa, it is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing outdoor vacation.
The Schloss Prielau is 142km (89 miles) east of Innsbruck and has been wonderfully restored to create one of the best luxury hotels in the Austrian Alps, right on the shores of the Zell am See. You may want to arrive in a Porsche to really impress the owner, who is actually the grandson of the founder of Porsche Automobiles. Summer guests can also enjoy the private lakeside beach which belongs to the Schloss.
Luxury Hotels in Aspen, Colorado
While you have to book early to get into Little Nell in the winter, this Five Diamond resort welcomes visitors all year round. This charming chalet-style luxury hotel is in the heart of the former mining town with shops, delis and restaurants just across the street. The 2 to 1 ratio of staff to guests ensures excellent service and the restaurant serves meat from the chef's own farm and wines from the sommelier's vineyard! After a day's hiking, relax in the soaking bathtub or enjoy a massage in the newly renovated hotel spa.
Luxury Hotels in Whistler, British Colombia
After its 15 minutes of fame with the 2010 Winter Olympics, the charming town of Whistler, one of the highest rated snow destinations in North America, offers a host of outdoor activities around the Four Seasons Resort. There are three golf courses and plenty of fishing as well as hiking and mountain biking in this delightful area.
For those who prefer a city break in BC, consider staying at the Opus Hotel, one of Vancouver's best luxury hotels on the lovely inner harbour. Vancouver is the perfect city to visit from spring through fall, surrounded by water and enjoying stunning mountain scenery. It offers historic buildings, parks and gardens, islands, beaches, boat trips, whale watching, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Alex Brey co-founded Luxique, and has had a passion for travel for more than 20 years. He realized that the decision-making process for planning the perfect trip - from choosing the destination to getting the right luxury hotel room - was something that could be improved. And so came the birth of Luxique, the website that caters for the discerning traveler.
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