Elite Traveler Winter 2023/24

SKIING

Pendry Park City, Pendry Residence Four Bedroom PARK CITY, UTAH, USA A contemporary mountain enclave, Pendry Park City is excellently placed for guests to explore — now part of the largest ski area in the US, Park City is home to 7,300 skiable acres and over 300 trails. Pendry Park City’s Après Pendry is its tribute to the European tradition of post-ski socializing, o ff ering indoor-outdoor fi reside seating, slopeside views, live music and a selection of co ff ees, cocktails and comfort food. To recharge, head to Spa Pendry, the signature wellness retreat with a long menu of beauty and body treatments. For the ultimate stay, choose the Pendry Residence Four Bedroom. This modern suite features furnished terraces, a dining table, living area with fi replace and full kitchen with an island. With decadent custom bedding, signature luxurious bath amenities and cozy furnishings, this is the perfect peaceful haven to decompress. From $6,995 per night. Contact Devra Glynn, director of sales, leisure, devra.glynn@pendry.com, +1 508 930 1657, pendry.com

Edgewood Tahoe, The Villas LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA, USA

The Lodge at Vail, Chalet # 1 0 VAIL, COLORADO, USA

This sublime hotel is set on the shores of Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake. Complete with its own ice rink, Edgewood on Ice, Edgewood Tahoe o ff ers winter fun for all the family. It’s located one mile from Heavenly Ski Resort gondola; the hotel’s dedicated ski concierge is there to arrange every last detail, down to equipment, lessons and lift tickets. Adjacent to the main lodge, fronting the eighth and ninth fairways, lakeview villas are oriented to maximize views of the forest and lake while maintaining guest privacy. Launched in September 2022, The Villas’ interiors feature beautifully exposed wood trusses, natural stones and expansive glass facades, allowing the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe to take center stage. The fi ve-bedroom villa has a heated patio with an outdoor kitchen, fi repit and Jacuzzi. After an afternoon at Edgewood on Ice, Edgewood Tahoe’s own ice rink, enjoy the villa’s family s’mores kit and unique in-suite marshmallow roaster. From $10,000 per night. Contact Lana Venter, reservations manager, lventer@edgewoodtahoe.com, +1 888 881 8659, edgewoodtahoe.com

Steps from Vail Mountain’s Gondola One, The Lodge at Vail o ff ers guests seclusion in one of the world’s most exclusive ski resorts. Located in the heart of Vail Village, The Lodge at Vail is reminiscent of a fi ne European chalet and decorated with mahogany and marble accents. Chalet 10 is a six-bedroom, eight-bathroom suite that spans over 5,000 sq ft spread across four fl oors. The chalet’s private elevator provides direct access to the slopes and, after a day’s skiing, guests are spoiled for choice with the suite’s cinema, gym, hot tub and pool. Stone accents and wooden balconies re fl ect the mountainous surroundings. An endless dining room and huge gas fi replace set the scene for an evening of in-suite dining, but should you want to head out for dinner, the Lodge’s Elway’s serves up hand-cut prime steak and Colorado lamb. From $16,000 per night. Contact Yanni Nikolla, property manager, yanni.nikolla@vailresorts.com, +1 757 897 7759, vail.com

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Two bedroom Penthouse with Onsen NISEKO, JAPAN With stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei, the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono o ff ers access to world-class Japanese skiing. For a spacious, relaxing stay, choose the Two-bedroom Penthouse with Onsen. With a living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, guests have more than enough room to relax and entertain. A highlight of the suite is the semi-outdoor onsen , a traditional Japanese hot spring bath, located on the balcony. Throughout the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono there are 10 food and beverage outlets o ff ering a variety of cuisines such as Cantonese, Japanese, French and Italian. For a traditional Japanese evening, guests can rent out one of the hotel’s private karaoke rooms. To make the trip one to remember, head to the nearby Hanazono Zip fl ight, Asia’s longest mega-zipline, where you can fl yat speeds of up to nearly 70mph through white tipped forest. From $6,935 per night. Contact Simon Foster, director of sales, simon.foster@hyatt.com, +81 80 8282 2321, hyatt.com

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