Aspen

Set in the Colorado Rockies, the former silver mining town of Aspen is one of the most fashionable and well-known ski resorts worldwide. Voted the best American ski resort for terrain, Aspen consists of 4 separate ski areas each with their own unique characteristics. Snowmass is the largest mountain, offering the greatest diversity of skiable terrain and those wide-open pistes for which the US is famous. The Highlands are suited to experienced skiers, with a large amount of black runs and off-piste. Aspen Mountain, known locally as Ajax is the most central, while Buttermilk offers gentle runs for beginners and those looking for a relaxed ski. A regular shuttle bus links the mountains, allowing you to enjoy a varied, fully packed ski holiday. Aspen is well known for its glamorous, jet set crowd and provides a lively apres ski to suit all tastes from laid back to chic. The resort has a wide selection of restaurants, ranging from fine dining to home grown American classics.