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Montage Big Sky

Jess Purcell — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:44:23 +0000

Discover Montage Big Sky, an upscale retreat in Montana’s Spanish Peaks mountain range. Offering year-round adventurous escapes, ski-in and ski-out access, and plenty of western charm.

The hotel has an impressive collection of guest rooms, suites and expansive residences, thoughtfully situated across three distinct settings – The Lodge, Inn and Mountain Homes. The accommodations are warm and welcoming, providing a sense of contemporary Alpine opulence and comfort.

Showcasing local ingredients and seasonality, the resort dining and drinking scene is sublime, with five incredible venues to choose from; one of which also offers bowling, darts and an arcade. If you aren’t hitting the slopes, you can unwind in the breathtaking spa, take a dip in the outdoor and indoor pools or try your hand at indoor-golf. The spectacular landscape lends itself to plenty of unforgettable activities including skiing and snowboarding, rodeos and ranch visits, hiking, axe-throwing, horseback riding, dog sledding and so much more.

Hotel Ranga

Skye — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:23:04 +0000

Hotel Ranga is a boutique lodge immersed in true Icelandic beauty around 2 hours from Reykjavik. Perfectly secluded, Ranga's only neighbours are the Icelandic horses roaming free, along with waterfalls, lava meadows and volcanoes. Designed in the traditional log cabin style, this cosy hotel is the ideal retreat to discover the local landscape and if you're lucky, view the Northern Lights. The 51 rooms are quite simply decorated with pine interiors, whilst the suites are adorned with an abundance of local artifacts and traditional furs and costumes; picture a bull's head emerging from the wall, and reindeer horn lamps by your bedside, all complemented by colourful Icelandic art and paintings. Enjoy Nordic cuisine overlooking the East Ranga River at Ranga's main restaurant. The chefs promote the farm to table concept, specialising in reindeer carpaccio and many other Nordic delights, also offered at the extensive breakfast buffet selection.

The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:21:56 +0000

300 bedrooms and suites in the heart of the Vermont mountains are all settled within the Spruce Peak Resort. Accommodations split between The Lodge and the Spruce Peak Penthouses are bathed in the warm light from roaring fireplaces and cosy interiors. Sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and vistas are reminders of the natural beauty that surrounds you. Private check-ins for those staying in the penthouses and residences offer unrivalled exclusivity and privacy that allows for time with the family. Even your four-legged friends can come away with you and enjoy the adventure with amenities catering to your pups needs. Designed to offer everything you could possibly need and want during the stay, each experience caters to the youngest to the oldest members of the family. Seasonal activities and cuisine follow the changing weather to make sure you have a remarkable stay throughout the year.

The St. Regis Deer Valley

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:21:55 +0000

Hiking around the Wasatch Mountains in the summer months and ski-in and ski-out in the winter, The St. Regis Deer Valley is the place for adventurers and thrill seekers to indulge. With their own ski beach and ski valet, the hotel has everything you could need to get yourself out onto the slopes in no time. Those arriving in the summer get access to mountain bikes, hiking routes and the best summer art festivals in Utah. The hotel’s location means that it is ready to welcome guests all year round and is minutes away from downtown a short drive from Utah’s Olympic Park. Distinctly homely, the interiors of each bedroom and suite are perfectly appointed to be your alpine home away from home. Dine at their traditionally American restaurant RIME where resident Chef Matthew Harris prepared the freshest seafood and prime meat cuts to be decadently paired with the cellars 10,000 bottles of wines. It is the prefect place to refuel before and after getting out onto the mountains.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:21:05 +0000

True to its name, Badrutt’s Palace is a grand alpine palace that is a magical destination in St Moritz. Sitting in the Swiss Alps, the hotel is surrounded by exceptional landscapes and towering mountains, making it a breathtaking place to getaway to all year round. Opening for both the summer and winter season, the hotel has been welcoming guests to the beauty of the alps for the last 120 years. Bedrooms and suites that are decorated in grand and traditional alpine style overlook the mountains and the lake, so you can guarantee that you will have the best view of the Alps. The ski-in ski-out facilities welcome guests directly out onto the slopes so you can waste no time getting out onto the snow. The hotel is also a wellness resort designed to reset mind and body throughout the year, perfect after a day on the slopes. Detox with a steam and have the muscles massaged out after a day skiing so that the body and mind are in tip top shape to do it all again the next day.

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:21:05 +0000

Joining the Kempinski brand, the Grand Hotel des Bains is an iconic building in St Moritz built in 1864. A vast palace with 184 bedrooms and 29 luxury residences are the perfect alpine retreat for guests looking to retreat to the mountains. Home to one of the largest spa’s in the mountains, Kempinski The Spa is 2,800 square metres of facilities and treatment rooms that has been carefully appointed for ultimate relaxation, rest and recuperation. With expert teams delivering treatments and wellness programs to the highest standards and state of the art ingredients, you are sure to reset mind and body in no time. The Michelin-starred dining at Cà d'Oro is a place to indulge. Expert chefs will craft and create the finest Mediterranean food in the city that emphasis each flavour, texture and ingredients in each and every mouthful. We recommend the 6-course tasting menu for the most well rounded introduction to their exceptional cuisine.

Deplar Farm

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:20:33 +0000

Widely known as the most adventurous and exclusive retreat in Iceland, Deplar Farm sits in the depths of the Icelandic countryside, designed with grass roofs so not to disrupt the green meadows which surround it, exuding harmony and inspiration. The main draw to this surreal escape, is it’s plethora of activities on offer for all ages, including kayaking and salmon fishing, a thermal spa, heli-skiing over the snow capped mountains, and an abundance of hiking routes to navigate your way around. With just 12 bedrooms, Deplar Farm offers gourmet experiences curated from local delicacies, and provides serene and stylish spaces to switch off and reminisce after a day’s activities, including the spa. Maintaining an air of sophistication with contemporary furnishings and all the mod cons, the interior decor of the bedrooms still ensures you feel a sense of place, incorporating reindeer skin covers, timber cladding and views across the valley.

Aman Le Mélézin

Eleri — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:20:10 +0000

Courchevel is one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the Alps, with some of the biggest brands occupying this exclusive postcode. The Aman Le Mélézin sits in Courchevel 1850 and is a ski-in ski-out destination for those looking to get right out onto the slopes. Asian ambience creates a tranquil oasis for guests to return to after a day of thundering down the mountains. Opening each winter season to welcome new and returning guests, the Aman brand delivers another exceptional experience that enriches their portfolio. The expansive Aman Spa is a sight to behold and a place to unwind after an energetic day on the slopes. Guests can enjoy a host of other activities besides the skiing. Heli-skiing, paragliding and ice climbing are among the adrenaline pumping excursions that guests can enjoy. Once you have returned, the Japanese restaurant Nama is a culinary journey designed to ignite the senses.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Skye — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:19:23 +0000

With ice blue glacial lake surrounding and immense soaring mountains above, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel sits amongst some of the most dramatic landscapes in Canada. Overlooking the lake, the bedrooms and suites are elegant and inviting examples of Canadian luxury. Muted colours and clean lines are accompanied by the mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings. These are the ideal places to unwind after the day’s activities. The activities that the hotel are able to arrange range from guided hikes through the mountain, outdoor yoga and the Lake Louise Summer Gondola for the ultimate views of the mountain ranges. We love finishing a day exploring with a reservation at the Fairview Bar & Restaurant whose enviable views are paired with seasonal menus that are the products of local farmers and producers. Art-deco design is an elegant throwback to a golden age of travel and the food here evokes a connection to mountains that can be paired with a comprehensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Chef Fortin is known for his passion for food and makes sure that each ingredient that passes through his kitchen is utilised to showcase its finest flavours and textures.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Skye — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:19:23 +0000

Emerging from the landscape like a grand German Palace, the Fairmont Banff Springs is a resort that is reminiscent of those charming resorts that sit in the Alps. In Canada’s Rocky mountains, this resort has become an award winning example of mountain luxury. This is a property that has something for everyone, you can come here all year round to rest and recuperate. From summer mountain activities, autumn hiking, winter snow sports and spring wellness breaks, it is perfectly located to make the most of your time in this stunning setting. The hotel’s Willow Stream Spa is a love letter to the natural hot springs that used to look after travellers to the mountains over 100 years ago and uses the same mineral water to rejuvenate the modern day guest. With waters that are rich in oxygen and pure minerals, it is a place for rejuvenation, for mind, body and soul. For those avid golfers, the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is a breath-taking place to tee off. The views of the mountains surround the course and the layout has even the most professional golfer challenged. It is temptingly complex, adding to the challenge of the course and adding an extra dimension to the round.