By Dan Koday, Brides
With snow outside and cozy candlelight inside, a winter honeymoon
can be exceptionally romantic—after all, you’re going to have to cozy
up next to one another to stay warm—and it’s especially well-suited for
those couples who love to hit the ski slopes. Whether you’re an amateur,
advanced, or somewhere in between, each of these five ski-in, ski-out
honeymoon retreats offer lots of little luxuries for newlyweds, not to mention some of the world’s most coveted ski terrain.
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The St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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Swiss-made funicular whisks guests up to this private and glamorous
mid-mountain resort. Each of the 174 guest rooms and suites at the St.
Regis Deer Valley Resort offer stunning views of the surrounding Wasatch
Mountains, with many featuring balconies and cozy stone fireplaces.
Contemporary lodge vibes are the look and feel here at this
ski-in/ski-out (and ski only… no snowboards allowed) resort located as
close as you can possibly get to some of America’s best skiing—Deer
Valley—while being just mere minutes from the cute downtown shops and
active restaurant
and nightlife scene of Park City. Known for dreamy outdoor fire pits
where you can watch skiers whisk past all day long, the resort also
boasts white-glove personal butler service, a 14,000-square-foot Remède
Spa, and a heated, all-seasons split-level pool that is to die for.
Cheval Blanc, Courchevel, France
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prestige skiers with some extra honeymoon cash to spend, this intimate
ski-in/ski-out resort in the French Alps is the epitome of chic. Cheval
Blanc Courchevel—set 6,000+ feet atop the Courchevel 1850 in the Les
Trois Vallées—has just 36 elegant and luxurious rooms and suites and
offers the high-end, impeccable service you’d expect from a hotel owned
by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH Hotel collection. Honeymooners can enjoy
signature treatments at the Guerlain Spa, gourmet meals at the
three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Le 1947, and personalized ski
activities. The resort also offers custom culinary experiences,
sommelier-led wine tastings, illuminated night skiing, and an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Alpine peaks.
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, WY
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beams, stone chimneys, and wood siding give this slope-side ski resort a
rustic Wild West feel—it’s Jackson Hole after all, one of the few
places in the U.S. where wilderness still rules. Guests at the five-acre
Grand Teton Mountain property will experience all of the service and
amenities you’d expect from a Four Seasons Resort, plus the proximity of
being at the base of Big Red—as it’s nicknamed—one of the more
challenging skiing paradises this country has to offer. Honeymoon
package options include a private in-suite champagne
breakfast or candle-lit dinner for two, a winter sleigh ride under the
stars, and a private dog-sled tour through the Wyoming wilderness. Après
ski, couples can also enjoy a fire-side massage for two in a spacious
suite at the resort’s posh, full-service Alpine spa.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, CO
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grand lodge might be named for its unmarried founders—the seven men who
settled the area in the early 1900s—but it’s that secluded,
off-the-grid location that makes it the perfect destination for
honeymooners. Set on 1,800 acres in Beaver Creek, The Ritz-Carlton,
Bachelor Gulch is home to fantastic fresh powder, pristine mountain air,
and Colorado’s most-coveted lift pass. After an active day on the
slopes, honeymooning couples can cozy up by the fire with a glass at
Bachelors Lounge, soak in the grand two-person Copper Tub at the restorative spa,
strap on snowshoes for a nighttime hike under the stars, or reserve the
historic Anderson’s Cabin for an intimate dinner for two.
