Discover our winter wonderlands – Blog
Snow-capped summits, pristine white slopes sparkling in the sun, crisp cold air and a clear blue sky, it’s time to discover our spectacular mountain hideaways and winter wonderlands. Whether you are a ski fan, love the thrill of snow boarding or enjoy bracing walks with the family along trails where the pines are covered with a mantle of snow, waterfalls are glittering ice cascades, and a deep slence reigns, Holiday Inn Club membership gives you access to four enchanting locations in the United States. Additionally, Holiday Inn Club Vacation’s strategic alliance with IHG® Hotels & Resorts unlocks more winter destinations among the peaks in Canada, Europe, Japan and further afield.
Winter getaways in the western sierras
Head west to Lake Tahoe in Nevada for skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowmobiling, amazing winter walks and more. Discover our two resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, Tahoe Ridge Resort and David Walley’s Resort. Just breathing the crisp, cold air and taking in panoramic views of snow-capped mountains from your terrace will reconnect you with nature. For the après ski scene, enjoy the resort restaurants and explore the South Lake Tahoe dining scene.
Mist and silence in the Great Smoky Mountains
Mist-shrouded ridges and vallleys stretching to the horizon, a fresh snowfall on a woodland trail, stars so bright it seems that you can touch them, welcome to a remarkable mountain landscape stretching from Tennessee to North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains.
Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee sits on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a network of hiking trails to explore, 100 waterfalls, and heritage communities to visit.
Winter sports fans can take to the ski slopes at Ober Gatlinburg, try snowboarding, ice skating, or go walking and horseback riding along highland trails.
Snowfalls and seasonal treats in the northern hills
A stay at Oak n’ Spruce Resort in South Lee, Massachusetts gives you the opportunity to enjoy the snowy landscapes of the Berkshires. Go skiing and snowshoeing, hike the Appalachian Trail, climb Monument Mountain, and explore the area’s valleys and lakes. After a day in the great outdoors, visit historic communities with New England ambiance, art museums and seasonal festivals such as the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum and the Bright Nights holiday lights in Springfield.
Mount Ascutney Resort in Brownsville, Vermont is at the heart of the soft beauty of the Green Mountains for skiing, sleigh rides, hiking and even ice fishing. Enjoy snowball fights with friends and family and delicious local produce in the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant. This peaceful mountain retreat is near Woodstock and Windsor and only 90 minutes from the picturesque town of Stowe for craft breweries and bakeries, wineries, cider bars and more dining.
More winter wonderlands further afield
Holiday Inn Club Vacations membership gives you the option to exchange Holiday Inn Club points to IHG One Rewards points to stay at hotels and ski resorts in North America and Europe. Visit famous winter sports destinations such as Vail and Aspen in Colorado, British Columbia and Mount Tremblant in Canada. In Europe, visit Courcheval with its six villages in the heart of the French Alps, Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
Heading to Europe in December gives you the opportunity to visit Christmas markets, see impressive lights and displays and shop for gifts and local delicacies. Enjoy festive cuisine – spiced cookies and mince pies, fruit cake and croquembouche, roast chestnuts and mulled wine – and seasonal cheer in cities such as Prague, Vienna, Copenhagen, Paris, and London.
For amazing skiing further afield, travel to Sapporo, Japan’s winter sports capital in the icy mountains of Hokkaido or escape summer temperatures in the United States and visit Queenstown in the Southern Alps, New Zealand for a touch of winter and the dramatic landscapes of South Island. For the most remote mountain adventures, you can even plan a trip to Corbett National Park in Kumaon, India, travel to Nepal or the beautiful Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has a collection of 20 brands to choose from offering more than 6,000 hotels around the world. You are sure to find a hotel that suits your needs whenever you travel.
Becoming a Holiday Inn Club member
Visit the Sales center on your next vacation to learn more about Holiday Inn Club Vacations membership and the exciting travel opportunities it offers.
