{"id":1242,"date":"2022-09-08T03:08:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2024-08-24T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T07:46:13","slug":"the-best-international-ski-destinations-for-winter-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/the-best-international-ski-destinations-for-winter-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best International Ski Destinations for Winter Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tropical beaches and exotic scenery in warm climates might grab all the winter vacation headlines, but don\u2019t sleep on a\u00a0snowy\u00a0winter getaway! According to a WalletHub survey, more than two-thirds of respondents said they were\u00a0planning for winter travel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those looking to get out of town (or the country) for winter travel excitement, some of the best places to have the best experience are at international\u00a0<\/strong>luxury ski destinations.\u00a0<\/strong>Below are a few of the top global places to visit for skiing, snowboarding, and general relaxation.<\/p>\n

1. Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n

So you\u2019re not quite comfortable with a long flight? No problem. Canada doesn\u2019t just border the United States. It\u2019s also one of the\u00a0best international places for a ski trip, as long as you\u00a0follow the country\u2019s updated guidelines<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Start your Canadian ski tour at\u00a0Banff National Park<\/b><\/a>. There, you\u2019ll be able to sample a bevy of delectable culinary options\u00a0and immerse yourself in the surrounding sites and sounds.\u00a0Not too far away from Banff is Lake Louise and its winter wonderland of slopes. It\u2019s\u00a0a\u00a0picture-perfect\u00a0locale, making it a terrific choice for enjoying gorgeous scenery if you\u2019re traveling with a special someone or a group of friends.<\/p>\n

Whistler<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is another must-see mountain with serious terrain and more than 200 runs. In other words, you can leave your boredom back at your home office. When you\u2019re not schussing downhill or working your quads on an hours-long cross-country expedition, you can spend time sightseeing around this picturesque jewel of British Columbia.<\/p>\n

2. Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you think of Japan, you might not automatically think of skiing. You\u2019ll change your outlook quickly when you see the fluffy, dry, deep snow of Niseko at any of the\u00a0Niseko United<\/b><\/a>\u00a0villages.<\/p>\n

Japanese ski resorts have a charm all their own that you won\u2019t find elsewhere. Want a touch of tradition, a dash of exotic wildlife, and unbelievably delectable cuisine? You can trust Japan to deliver.<\/p>\n

Like all international ski vacation destinations, make sure to keep up with\u00a0Japan\u2019s ever-changing travel status alerts<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. France and Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like a pair of fine wines, France and Italy present side-by-side opportunities for you to luxuriate in skiing paradise this year. Begin at\u00a0Courchevel<\/b><\/a>, a famous ski area well-regarded for its endless\u00a0eateries<\/b><\/a>, boutiques, and chalets. Or, check out\u00a0Cheval Blanc Courchevel<\/b><\/a>\u00a0in the French Alps. Just don\u2019t be surprised if you rub elbows (or ski poles) with\u00a0known and up-and-coming\u00a0starlets from across the globe.<\/p>\n

Next up? Experience\u00a0Italy, specifically\u00a0Cortina d’Amprezzo<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019s worth getting a pass to ski on all three accessible mountains in this unforgettable location. Worried because you\u2019re still clinging to the bunny slopes? No problem. Cortina d’Amprezzo\u2019s ski schools are exceptional.<\/p>\n

Of course, make sure to take a peek at the newest\u00a0French Covid<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Italian Covid information<\/b><\/a>\u00a0before making your flight arrangements.<\/p>\n

4. Switzerland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skiing and Switzerland have gone hand-in-hand for generations. When you crave gorgeous views and some of the most exciting skiing opportunities in the world, consider\u00a0traveling to a ski resort\u00a0in\u00a0Verbier<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0St. Moritz<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Verbier offers the ultimate in pampering at all the ritzy, deluxe accommodations available to visitors. Plus, you\u2019ll get some of the best powder you can handle. No matter what your skill level, you\u2019ll appreciate the magnificent scenery.<\/p>\n

Want a designer touch to your Swiss ski vacation? Spend some nights in St. Moritz. From cricket and horseracing\u00a0during White Turf season in February<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to everything in between, you can play away the hours in style. Just make sure to check out\u00a0Switzerland\u2019s latest travel status<\/b><\/a>\u00a0so you know before you go.<\/p>\n

Your\u00a0winter travel management planning\u00a0<\/strong>wouldn\u2019t be complete without using our\u00a0Xchange of America currency converter<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to order foreign money. Hit the slopes sooner and have enough cash on hand for all those wonderfully unexpected moments on and off the peaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tropical beaches and exotic scenery in warm climates might grab all the winter vacation headlines, but don\u2019t sleep on a\u00a0snowy\u00a0winter getaway! According to a WalletHub survey, more than two-thirds of respondents said they were\u00a0planning for winter travel. For those looking to get out of town (or the country) for winter travel excitement, some of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1242"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1334,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions\/1334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xchangeofamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}