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7 Destinations for Your Winter Sports Getaway

by Holly Riddle

Nov 5, 2018

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    As winter arrives, ski resorts around the country and across the world gear up for the start of the season. Whether you prefer skiing, snowboarding or just lounging by a toasty fire, here are seven destinations that deliver on all fronts. © Nikolai Korzhov | Dreamstime.com
  • Val d’Isère
    Val d’Isère boasts new attractions and amenities for the 2018 season, including the highest hotel in France and the new La Daille gondola, which transports visitors up to La Folie Douce — the famous après ski bar — at triple the rate of the previous lift. © Marina Karkalicheva | Dreamstime.com
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  • French Alps, Méribel
    Back in the French Alps, Méribel is a family favorite with many options for the first-time skier, as well as English-speaking trainers thanks to the large number of British tourists. © Nikolai Korzhov | Dreamstime.com
  • Verbier
    Verbier is a village set in the Swiss Alps, known for prime backcountry skiing. The ski area opened for the winter season just this week, with nearly two feet of fresh powder. © Annemario | Dreamstime.com
  • Courchevel
    Courchevel, part of the Trois Vallées ski area, is known for expansive space for shorter wait times all season long, VIP guests (including many celebrities and royalty), 6-star luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and designer shopping. © Dennis Dolkens | Dreamstime.com
  • Swiss Alps, Zermatt
    In the Swiss Alps, Zermatt sits at the base of the Matterhorn. The quaint, car-free village (designated combustion-engine automobile-free due to concerns pollution would obstruct the beautiful view of the Matterhorn) is a perfect base camp for your snow sports getaway. © Andrey Omelyanchuk | Dreamstime.com
  • skiing
    If you’ve experienced the classic European ski vacation before and want to try something totally different, head to Niseko, Japan’s premiere ski destination. A short drive from Sapporo, it’s an easy stop off during a winter trip. © Anthony Brown | Dreamstime.com

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