With the winter season upon us and Christmas just a few weeks away, you might want to surprise someone on your list with a luxury ski trip. We found a few high-end “ski and stay” packages in Aspen, Vail, and Teton Village.

Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado The ski and stay package must be purchased before January 29, 2007 and used before April 1, 2007. The deal includes three nights in a deluxe king room and two lift tickets for $1,370.00 (retail value of $2,285.00). The Hotel Jerome is an historic Victorian with 92 rooms and was rated #2 on Tripadvisor’s Aspen hotels list.

The Hotel was magnificent and charming, spotlessly clean with decor that created an ambiance of class. When we go to Aspen again, The Jerome will be our first choice for accommodation. – from www.tripadvisor.com

Snake River Lodge & Spa in Teton Village, Wyoming Purchase this ski, stay, dine and massage package before February 19, 2007 and use between January 7, 2007 and September 28, 2007. The package includes three nights in a luxury king room, breakfast for two, one dinner for two, massage for one and access to the spa. The price is $1,284 (retail value of $1,843). The hotel has 134 rooms, has recently been renovated, and was ranked #2 on Yahoo Travel’s list of area hotels.

With the backdrop of the Grand Tetons, two National Parks nearby, and the wonderful village of Jackson a few minutes away, the Snake River Resort and Spa will delight you. – from www.yahoo.travel.com

The Lodge at Vail, Colorado
Special ski and stay packaged in Vail valid from now until April 15th. Three night packages range in price from $449 to $999 for a Luxury Room and lift tickets for two. Breakfast for two at Cucina Rustica is also included in the nightly rate.

The Lodge at Vail is a 100 room ski resort that received 16.5 out of 20 points from TabletHotels.com.

For intimate luxury in the perfect location, escape to The Lodge at Vail. Renowned for its relaxed luxury and impeccable personal service, The Lodge combines the elegance of an Old World inn with the warmth of Western hospitality. – from www.tablethotels.com

Photos courtesy Snake River Lodge & Spa in Teton Village.