The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard, people who were active and used to go to adventure hotspots and holiday destinations stopped going out altogether. But the scenario is changing now and slowly people have started venturing out and traveling to many places. The 2020 winter holidays are expected to see a spurt in travel and that too to winter sports holiday destinations. If you are an active adult who loves winter sports then the following destinations should be on top of your list.
Whistler:
Whistler in Canada is one of the best ski resorts in Canada and a leading sports holiday destination. It has the biggest winter sports area in the whole of North America. There are many types of slopes for every kind of skier. The views from Whistler should be seen to be believed; in fact you can watch the Pacific Ocean from the heights. It is also a great place to visit with family and friends. There are many resorts in the area, you can also stay at Vancouver and drive over too.
Courchevel:
The best place to ski in the Alpine region is Courchevel. There are many pistes for every kind of skier and for those who love adventure you have many black runs too. The snow is well maintained and there are 60 lifts to take you to the summit. Courchevel has always been among the top skiing destinations in the world and it is also not just known for skiing, there are wonderful resorts to stay. There are many world class restaurants in the area and many of them are Michelin starred.
Zermatt:
Switzerland is a great holiday destination and when it comes to winter sports, few countries can match it. The wonderful ski resort at Zermatt is world renowned and should be on top of your ski resort list. The highest winter sports area in the Alps is in Zermatt. You can ski over an international boundary when you are here. There are many trails and slopes and you can also ski on the longest downhill run in the whole of Europe here. There are many off-piste options in the area too. In short, just book your ticket and head to Switzerland and Zermatt.
Vail:
Vail in Colorado is one of the best and largest ski resorts in the world. 31 lifts take you to the top in this 5000 plus acres of snow. There are many back bowls for the expert skiers. There are many luxury hotels where you can stay and there are many top restaurants to cater to your taste bud.
Telluride:
Telluride in Colorado is also a very popular ski resort. The height of the mountains is the main draw and a great place for extreme skiers. The ski resort is for the whole family and there are many beginner skiing levels available too.
The above mentioned are some of the top winter sports holiday destinations, however, if you’re unable to get away or have a holiday planned further down the line, there are loads of winter activities you can enjoy throughout your day to day life, even if you do have to work around them.