Best luxury ski resorts in the world for 2024/25
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Whistler, Canada open image in gallery North America’s largest ski resort oozes prestige Canada’s Whistler, North America’s largest ski resort at the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, is legendary for its steep off-piste trails, peak-to-peak gondola ride and high-end après bars. How to ski in Whistler Inghams is offering seven nights at the prestigious chateau-style Fairmont Chateau Whistler, below Blackcomb Mountain, from £1,476pp, based on four adults sharing, including return flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver, access to the hotel’s health club and a shuttle that runs into Whistler Village. Vail, USA open image in gallery Celebrated après and scenic gondola rides dot Colorado’s pistes This Colorado resort is North America’s premium ski destination and the third-largest mountain ski resort in the US. Niseko, Japan open image in gallery Japan’s premier ski destination blends year-round powder with ski chalet sushi A magnet for Asia’s elite, Niseko on Hokkaido Island is not short of deep “champagne” powder, traditional onsen hot springs and platters of après sushi at mountainside Michelin restaurants – there’s a reason it’s considered Japan’s best.