At GayTravel.com, we know to change our ATTITUDE, we need to change our ALTITUDE!
That’s why we’ve selected these dreamy winter destinations that will make your spirit soar to the highest heights!
ASPEN, COLORADO
Live the Rocky Mountain High Life
World-class skiing is matched with world-class shopping and dining in Aspen. It’s a winter fantasy come true! But it’s not just the wintertime that makes Aspen so incredible. We’re not sure which is our favorite time of year in Aspen because each season is remarkable in and of itself.
A few years back, when GayTravel.com hosted Gay Travel Guru Season 3 in Aspen, we found Aspen to be exceptionally gay-friendly and welcoming everywhere we went. We were treated like royalty by the hotels, the ski lift attendants, the restaurant proprietors, the shop keepers, and the gallery curators. We soaked up every moment of it and didn’t want to leave.
It’s no surprise that Aspen’s hotels are over-the-top, and one in particular that exceeds expectations is GayTravel Approved® W Aspen & The Sky Residences at W Aspen. Whether you book a WOW Suite, or an Extreme WOW Suite, or one of the Sky Residences, be ready to experience a new era of luxury. While there, check out the scene at WET® Deck during the summer for a rooftop view in 360 degrees of the Colorado Rockies, not to mention an inviting pool, relaxing hot tub, and fire pits to warm you.
If your taste tends more to the classic with a delightful and terrific twist, then the GayTravel Approved® Luxury Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, is perfect for you. The hotel opened in 1889 during the height of the silver boom, and the stories it holds inside its walls are legendary. With great gathering spots to choose from, such as The Living Room or the lively J-Bar, you’ll be right in the center of the social scene! No doubt you’ll create your lifelong memories at this gracious and gay-friendly hotel.
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel is another great GayTravel Approved® option located at the base of the mountain. Here you’ll find every convenience and amenity along with warm service with a smile!
Be sure to add to your itinerary… Aspen Gay Ski Week: January 17-22, 2022
LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA
A Pristine Blue Lake Surrounded by Snow-Capped Peaks
Photo Credit: Tim Peterson on Unsplash
You’ll find Lake Tahoe to be very California cool. This destination has it all! For families, there’s a lesser-known mountain called Homewood that we highly recommend. Of course, Heavenly Mountain is exactly how it sounds, and Squaw Valley should be at the top of your list, too.
Where to stay in Lake Tahoe? We suggest GayTravel Approved® Station House Inn on the south side of the lake near Heavenly. This fine establishment has hosted travelers and adventurers looking to unwind and relax since 1972.
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
This Former Mining Town is Pure Gold!
Telluride is located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, about 100 miles southwest of Aspen. Once there, you’ll understand what makes it so special, and you’ll appreciate its ruggedness and Western flair.
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, is our #1 choice in Telluride. You’ll find that Alpine adventure abounds at Madeline, not to mention it’s gorgeous, and it’s GayTravel Approved® Luxury. Be the first to experience the newly reimagined Madeline re-opening for the winter season on November 24, 2021. Effortlessly ski-in/ski-out, and we’ll see you après ski by the fireplace at TImber Room!
We’ve fallen head over heels for Telluride Gay Ski Week: February 26-March 5, 2022, and will see you on the slopes!
Photo Credit: Telluride Gay Ski Week
HAILEY, IDAHO
Heaven is Here!
What’s not to love about majestic Hailey, Idaho? It’s situated in Wood River Valley, the central part of Idaho, where the Big Wood River and the Little Wood River run through it. Make yourself at home at The Wood River Inn & Suites, a GayTravel Approved® and über-welcoming place to stay.
ZERMATT
The Zenith of Winter Destinations
Photo Credit: Joao Branco on Unsplash
What would a list of “Winter Wonderlands” be without The Swiss Alps? Switzerland is what we imagine when thinking of fairy tale winter locations, and Zermatt is its pinnacle.
Where to stay in Zermatt? The Omnia Mountain Lodge, a GayTravel Approved® Luxury property, of course. The Omnia is a contemporary interpretation of an American mountain lodge in the Swiss Alps and an architectural achievement!
BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
Will take your breath away!
Last but by no means least on our list is Banff & Lake Louise. Yes, it’s a magical winter destination; but, it’s also an extraordinary destination year-round. You’ll just have to visit many times to truly appreciate it all! Oh, did we mention that Banff & Lake Louise were crowned the 2019 Gay Travel AwardsSM Destination of the Year?
Now for all your lodging needs, look no further than the Banff Lodging Company. With all these great choices, you’ll be well-ensconced in wintery bliss!
- Hidden Ridge Resort
- Tunnel Mountain Resort
- Banff Ptarmigan Inn
- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
- Moose Hotel & Suites
- Fox Hotel & Suites
- The Dorothy Motel
Whether you’re hitting the slopes or hunkering down in the ski lodge, we hope you’ll enjoy all there is to offer at these Winter Wonderlands in 2022!
