7. Delta Hotels Banff Royal Canadian Lodge: Banff, Alberta
The Delta Hotels Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of Banff, a resort town surrounded by the mountains, lakes and forests of Banff National Park. There are hiking and bike trails less than a mile away, and two ski resorts can be found within 15 miles of the property. Check out the lodge’s Grotto Spa, which houses a heated saltwater mineral pool with a rock waterfall and a Eucalyptus steam room. For luxe in-room amenities (think: jetted tubs and walk-in showers), upgrade to a suite.
8. Smugglers’ Notch Resort: Jeffersonville, Vermont
Smugglers’ Notch Resort is a superb mountain getaway, especially for families looking for spacious accommodations and various ways to keep kids entertained. Set in Vermont’s Green Mountains, approximately 25 miles northwest of Stowe, the condo-style resort offers a village with restaurants, a skating rink and kids and teens centers. In winter, travelers can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, zip lining and more on one of three mountains. Meanwhile, summer’s warm temperatures are ideal for enjoying the property’s four water playgrounds, trout fishing at two ponds, trekking through the high ropes course and playing giant lawn games.