3. The Coeur d’Alene Resort: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Nestled in the foothills of the Rockies by the 25-mile-long Lake Coeur d’Alene, this Idaho resort 33 miles east of Spokane, Washington, welcomes guests year-round. Inside the 338-room property, visitors will find numerous restaurants and a spa that offers signature treatments inspired by its mountain location. The Coeur d’Alene Resort is also within walking distance of downtown’s shops and is home to an 18-hole golf course that holds the distinction of being the world’s only “floating” green, meaning it’s only accessible by boat. Arrive around the holidays to catch the resort’s impressive light show, which features more than 1.5 million lights across 250-plus displays.
4. InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa: Mzaar, Lebanon
Experience luxury amid snowy peaks at this InterContinental hotel less than 32 miles northeast of Beirut. Though you could easily spend your entire vacation skiing and snowmobiling in winter or hiking and rafting in summer, be sure to take advantage of the resort’s cinema, shops, heated indoor pool and kids fun center. Or, retreat to your Alpine chalet-inspired room or the on-site spa for a massage, facial or body treatment. When you’ve worked up an appetite, sit for a meal at one of six restaurants that serve everything from Japanese fare to Lebanese mountain cuisine to American classics.