Winter may be on its way, but that does not mean we can’t prep for its blustery arrival. As the coldest season of the entire year, winter forces many to remain indoors free and clear of any inclimate weather. A time for warm meals and crackling fires, winter is also the season for icy activities like skiing and snowboarding. If you enjoy the cooler months, we encourage you to plan ahead with your winter travels. You can sometimes save hundreds (even thousands) by booking your snowy retreats months in advance. So where should you go? Well, it depends on what you would like to do. We personally enjoy time spent away from the home and in a cabin. Typically nestled inside a mountainous landscape, lodges are a great place for romantic getaways, or some family fun. Travel + Leisure magazine has scoured the country (as well as other places) for the best winter lodges.

Five Favorite Winter Lodges (in alphabetical order)

Balsams Grand Resort Hotel (http://thebalsams.com/)

Where: Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

Size: 15,000 acre resort with 400 rooms

Why We Like It: This is a great place to enjoy winter activities (skiing, snowshoeing, cross country trails and more) along with fine dining. This resort also has non-rustic inspired lodging for those who would like a taste of home

Ideal for: Families

Devil’s Thumb Ranch (http://www.devilsthumbranch.com/)

Where: Tabernash, Colorado

Size: 5,000 acre ranch with 16 cabins, trails, 37-seat theater and more

Why We Like It: We enjoy the mix of upscale living with rustic life, and how it beautifully pairs together

Ideal for: Family of all ages and pets

The Resort at Paws Up (http://www.pawsup.com/) **Our Favorite Resort**

Where: Greenough, Montana

Size: 28 luxury vacation homes or 24 luxury camping tents

Why We Like It: The “glamping” section of the resort is to die for! Who wouldn’t want to camp in a luxury tent suite overlooking views of the surrounding area? Each tent suite includes: en-suite bathrooms (jetted tub and shower), luxurious amenities and more.

Ideal for: Couples and Families

The Whiteface Lodge  (http://www.thewhitefacelodge.com/)

Where: Lake Placid, New York

Why We Like It: Winner of many awards (including a AAA Four Diamond Rating), The Whiteface Lodge is perfect for those looking to mix relaxation with sport. They have glorious spas, great skiing and amazing lodges.

Ideal for: Adults and Children

Triple Creek Ranch (http://www.triplecreekranch.com)

Where: Darby, Montana

Size: 600 acres with 23 log cabins

Why We Like It: A luxury ranch with world class accommodations, Triple Creek Ranch has amazing amenities to include: nightly turndown service, cooking school on the weekends (winter), savory restaurants and more

Ideal for: Adults

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