Over the years, Skiing has become a popular recreation across many corners of the globe. The exponential growth in the travel and tourism industry has also led to the development of skiing as a major tourist attraction and form of recreation across different ages and walks of life.

Skiing is a package of different recreational activities and sports in particular; over snow. It has a special place of importance in various destination resorts around the world. There are various family ski resorts which exclusively cater to this form of recreation along with other amenities including lodging, accommodation, food, parking etc.

Each snow-flaked mountain has something exotic to offer you and make your ski holidays a memorable experience. The different corners of the globe have the splendid touch of Midas in the form of architectural beauty of the best ski resorts with all the basic and luxurious amenities to help you enjoy skiing like no other!

Following are the ten top ski resorts in the world which offer both luxury and the perfect adventurous escapade:

1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada

Nothing betters this Canadian restaurant which is arguably the best ski resort in North America. It has an annual visit of over two million people, who enjoy the Alpines and Whistler-Blackcomb with skiing and mountain biking.

One can enjoy the delicacies at the 90 different restaurants; bars and lounges while enjoying the scenic beauty of this resort. And the resort played host to 2010 Winter Olympics too! No doubt it tops the list of top ski resorts in the world.

2. Kitzbuhel, Austria

Kitzbuhel enjoys the reputation of heritage and tradition which has earned it the title of “Pearl of the Alps”. Situated in Tyrol, Austria, it played host for the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. Its old world charm with exquisite delicacies and eatables in local restaurants and cafes are its highlight. Some of the popular bars and eat outs include Club Take Five and Python Club, Eggerwirt, Hechenmoos and Alte Wacht.

3. Zermatt, Switzerland

Located in Pennine Alps close to Italy, Zermatt offers breath-taking site seeing options with an appropriate weather round the year. One can enjoy the traditional lifestyle with attractions like horse-drawn sleigh or the modern electric carts. The amazing altitude and on- and off-piste terrain offers skiers and riders with a lifetime experience.

4. Vail, Colorado

Vali located in Eagle County of Colorado has been a popular hub for outdoor activities in North America. It has the second largest single ski mountain which makes skiing and winter sports an enjoyable experience. The resort offers an array of popular winter activities like tubing, laser tag and ski biking.

5. Banff Lake Louise, Alberta

The North American beauty is rated among the best ski resorts for its eye-catching mountain scenery, divergent wildlife, and its location at the centre of Canada’s Banff National Park. Hence, an exotic combination of adventure, wildlife and recreation for your ski holidays!

6. Chamonix Mont Blanc, France

The North-western Alps resort is located near the convergence of French, Swiss and Italian borders and is the crown among the French winter resorts. It played the host to the 1924 Winter Olympics and is also popular for its skiing and snowboarding facilities. The Mont Blanc Mountain offers a wide range of outdoor activities like extreme skiing, paragliding, ice climbing, rock climbing, rafting etc.

The state of the art resort also offers attractions in the form of salons and spa, ice rink, husky sledding, cinema, casino, and local markets and amazing dine outs and night clubs.

7. Stowe, Vermont

Stowe is one of the oldest and best ski resorts in Vermont and referred to as the

“Ski Capital of the East”. It offers four-seasoned climate with traditional markets, world-class eating joints with a little bit of both worlds to the tourists. Its ski school gets a special mention for its intermediate and advanced levels of training.

8. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Quebce, Canada has its very own world-renowned ski resort at the foot of Mont Tremblant Mountain. It also offers welcoming weather round-the-year and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, canyoing, golfing etc. For the night lovers, there are popular hubs like Bar Cafe d’Epoque, Disco Bar le Moulin Rouge and Le P’tit Caribou.

9. Cortina, Italy

It is one of the best ski resorts located right at the heart of Dolomites and Veneto mountains. This is among the up-market family ski resorts with trendier restaurants, bars and architecture to suit the elite.

One can enjoy ice skating, ice fall climbing and various extreme sports at Cortina’s Olympic Bobsled. It is also a favorite shopper’s stop for designer clothes, antiques, sportswear, jewelry, cosmetics along with the lip-smacking delicacies.

10. Aspen, Colorado, USA

Again a trendy resort, Aspen draws the effluent for its rich taste and breath-taking view of the Aspen Mountain. It offers not just the best skiing experience in USA but also offers luxurious accommodation equivalent or bettering the 5 star hotel facilities. The right choice for your luxury ski holidays in USA.

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