Most serious skiers from Los Angeles (my mate included) are quite familiar with the breathtaking beauty of the slopes of Banff, Canada's premier "poling" place. A relatively short flight from LAX or Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Banff National Park--the country's oldest protected playground-- perches proudly in the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. And, right now, if you hurry, you can catch some amazing winter package deals starting at $77 a person online at www.remembertobreathe.com.
We're talking adrenalin-pumping, romantic adventures in a backdrop of majestic mountains and glistening glaciers guaranteed to take your breath away, but not your budget.
Go top cabin at hotels such as the fabled Fairmont Banff Springs, where you can bed down in a luxuriousroom for$469 per couple per night that includes a skier’s satisfying buffet breakfast and lift tickets at any one of three world-class ski areas.
Or you can stay at the Inns of Banfffor just $77 a person a night and get the3rd night free. Another top choice is Banff Aspen Lodge where rates range from $102 per person. Since it’s located minutes from downtown Banff, when you’re hitting the slopes you can go shopping, visit galleries and dine at fine restaurants. Or, you just cuddle up in one of the Lodge’s two outdoor hot tubs or by a roaring outdoor fireplace.
If you want to bring the kids or just have a romantic escape for two, you might enjoy Tunnel Mountain Resort which caters to couples and families with a variety of lovely loft chalets and suites spread out among 95 different units tucked away in majestic Banff National Park. Rates range from $89 per person per night.
And last, but hardly least, TheFox Hotel & Suites (ATripAdvisor fave rave)–This charmer has room rates starting at $152 per person per night that include daily complimentary breakfast and access to the cave and basin hot pools and the fitness center. And that’s not all; your 5th night is free!
So what are you waiting for, get out and ski!
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