Fun Winter Vacation Ideas
Looking for fun winter vacation ideas? Need suggestions on how to keep everyone occupied during the coldest months of the year? This article has over 20 things you can do to make a white Christmas even more exciting. As we approach the winter months, many people start thinking about taking a holiday. For some people, this is an exciting prospect as they get to spend time with family and friends in a sunny (or snowy) environment. Although everyone has a different idea of what makes for an ideal vacation, there are some popular destinations that get mentioned again and again when people talk about fun winter vacation ideas.
%blue%Vacation is the perfect time to get some respite form the daily grind, or even organize a family reunion. It can be a particularly important time for children; vacations offer them an opportunity to experience something new and different. And when you’re considering the options for fun winter vacation ideas, there are plenty of places where the fresh mountain air is just as much an attraction for the kids as anything else. For example, one popular choice is Sault Ste Marie located in Ontario, Canada. With their larger mountains that are easily accessible from anywhere on their snowmobile trails (and much shorter when you choose to cross-country ski), it makes for a great winter adventure that’s also quite accessible and easy.
Fun Winter Vacation Ideas
Winter Vacation Ideas to Plan for 2022
Whether it’s a snowy retreat or a beach haven, these trips will warm your soul.
GSTAAD PALACE
When it comes to winter getaways, the season’s most devoted jetsetters generally tend to split into two camps. Snow or sun? Mink or linen? Skis or irons? A glass of whiskey by a roaring fire or tequila on ice with toes in the sand? Whatever it is you prefer, whether it’s to take a suitcase full of cashmere and set off in search of fresh powder and cozy cabin environs, or to simply sprawl out on a beach in tropical paradise with a great read and a never-ending stream of cocktails, T&C has dreamt up a few ideas to help cure the wintertime wanderlust.
Gstaad, Switzerland
GSTAAD PALACE
From Verbier to Courchevel, Europe certainly has no shortage of glamorous ski towns that attract an ultra-high-net-worth crowd. Old world and impossibly gorgeous, Gstaad has long been a favorite of Monegasque royals—in fact, Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo got married here back in 2014. For those without a standing invite to Valentino’s chalet, the only place to stay is at its grandest dame hotel: Gstaad Palace, which has been owned and meticulously operated by the same family since it opened in 1913.
Gstaad Palace
Los Cabos, Mexico
ZADUN, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
There are so many stunning luxury hotels to choose from at this celebrity-adored Baja California destination. One of the newer kids on the block is Zadún, nestled within desert dunes along the dramatic coastline. As part of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, whose resorts are known for their impeccable service, ultra-luxe digs, and celebration of (and seamless blend with) their natural, exotic surroundings, it’s just the kind of place for a winter getaway that is sun-soaked and focused on wellness.
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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The Berkshires
THE WHEATLEIGH
Originally built in 1893, the Wheatleigh, a stately Italianate mansion-turned-boutique hotel feels akin to a European chalet come winter. Picture crackling fireplaces, warm wood accents, and an intimate vibe—there are just 19 rooms on property—plus scenic views of the Berkshires. A number of nearby trails are great for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
The Wheatleigh
Raton, New Mexico
KIRK EDWARD GITTINGS
As the second largest private landowner in America, with 2 million acres of it, Ted Turner is basically a real-life John Dutton. Except unlike the Yellowstone patriarch, the media mogul doesn’t mind sharing. Located on 550,000 acres of pristine wildlife in Northern New Mexico/Southern Colorado is Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, the largest property within his hospitality brand. There is a deep focus on conservation, especially in protecting the American bison and Rio Grande cutthroat trout, plus ample creature comforts: five-star accommodations, world-class spa, and incredible food.
Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve
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Lake Placid, New York
COURTESY THE WHITEFACE LODGE
If the nightly s’mores around a campfire aren’t enough to draw you to the picturesque Whiteface Lodge in the Adirondacks, the cozy ensuite fireplaces, warm homemade cookies at turndown, and 80+ trails at nearby Whiteface Mountain will do the trick. After a day in the snow, you can cuddle under a wool blanket and gaze at the stars, while enjoying whiskey flights and hors d’oeuvres by the fire.
Whiteface Lodge
Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico
ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH
Puerto Rico is an easy hop, skip, and a jump away, especially for East Coasters. Located on more than 400 acres of a former coconut plantation, the St. Regis Bahia Beach is just 20 minutes from the verdant paradise that is El Yunque National Forest and has 2 miles of secluded beach, an ocean-front golf course, and private bird sanctuaries. It’s got art cred, too: the resort recently welcomed the arrival of four giant sculptures by the iconic Fernando Botero to add to its already impressive permanent collection.