Although the summer is when most people take a holiday, we're all ready for a break when winter comes around. Why not splurge on a five-star vacation this year? There's always a vacation spot waiting to be explored, whether you're yearning for the beach and surf, the slopes, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
St. Moritz, Switzerland: Badrutt's Palace Hotel
At an altitude of 6,000 feet, Badrutt's Palace Hotel in the Swiss Alps offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and a picture-perfect lake. Since 1896, it has provided guests with luxurious stays in St. Moritz.
Packages include transportation in a Rolls Royce, use of the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools with a view of the mountains, butler service around the clock, free use of the ski lifts and gondolas, and three or five nights' lodging. Skiers and riders can visit the exclusive El Paradiso Mountain Restaurant and Club.
Mexico's Garza Blanca Resort and Spa, Cancun
The Cancun and Los Cabos locations of this five-star chain's premium resort provide personalized itinerary planning services from an on-site Experience Host. This includes visiting the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichén Itza, constructed around 400 AD, and snorkeling at Punta Niue, known for its underwater sculptures and abundance of colorful marine life.
The resort's acclaimed Gourmet Culinary All-Inclusive Plan features accommodations in luxurious multi-bedroom beachfront suites and penthouse apartments and quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for use in the suite's bar. One of the swim-up suites is your best bet for a five-star vacation.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica; Occidental Grand Papagayo
During the dry season, visitors to Costa Rica may relax on the beach in style while taking in the country's stunning panorama of volcanoes and tropical jungle. An all-inclusive beachside resort on the Gulf of Papagayo, the Occidental Grand Papagayo has water sports, including kayaking and scuba diving, as well as eco-adventure tours and evening entertainment.
Relax in the free-form freshwater pool while the staff brings you drinks, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi and get a massage. Guests may enjoy endless food and beverages at four bars, including drinks from top brands.
Maui, Hawaii's Grand Wailea Resort
The winter months on Maui are prime time for whale viewing, and the island also has all the typical attractions, such as the breathtaking drive down the Road to Hana and the opportunity to go snorkeling. Regarding amenities, the Grand Wailea stands head and shoulders above the competition.
Water slides, a lazy river, tunnels, rope swings, and an elevator through the depths of a fake volcano are all part of the enormous pool complex. The kids camp's 20,000 square feet of fun include an arcade, PlayStation area, and a modest theater that parents and children alike will enjoy. The hotel also features a large spa and several dining options.
Jackson, Wyoming's Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Staying at Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa will bring you near the beautiful Grand Teton Mountains, where you can engage in various winter sports like skiing and observe a wide variety of local animals.
Each apartment features a kitchenette, a stone gas fireplace, and a Jacuzzi tub, giving the hotel a unique blend of alpine grandeur, western charm, and a casual atmosphere. Suites with two and three bedrooms provide patios with mountain views. After a day of adventure, guests may unwind in the rooftop hot tub, soak their aching muscles at the spa, or recline in front of the fireplace in the lobby.
Paws Up Resort & Spa, Greenough, Montana
The Resort at Paws Up is one of the few spots in the world where you can enjoy winter comforts in style, especially if you're adventurous. It's a real operating cattle ranch on 37,000 acres in Montana, and you can enjoy the great outdoors in all its winter glory. Horse-drawn sleigh and wagon excursions through whitened woodlands are just one example of the classic winter activities that await you.
Other options include snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling, tubing, and cross-country skiing. As one might expect, there is a spa where one may relax and indulge in luxurious treatments later.
The Georgian Cloister on Sea Island
The Cloister at Sea Island is a beachfront property in a prime location on Georgia's picturesque coast, only steps away from the glittering blue Atlantic Ocean. Experience the highest standard of care and comfort while you unwind in tranquility. In addition, the Georgian Room and other popular eateries tend to have more availability and lower prices in the off-season.
The resort, however, provides golfers with several amenities and services, including clay pigeon shooting, golf instruction with a recognized pro, and a generally pleasant climate for playing the sport. There are daily bagpipe performances, a spa with indoor waterfalls, and a BMW for afternoon trips.
