Take Your Pick: Sun or Ski

The only example of Florida Georgian architecture remaining on Ocean Drive, The Betsy – South Beach isn’t your typical Miami offering. Family owned and operated, the circa 1942 hotel is tropically, whimsically stylish. Dip into the rooftop pool with both city and sea views, lush wellness garden where spa treatments are offered and two scrumptious onsite restaurants.

If there were an award for most charming ski destination in Canada, Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant would take it. Nestled right at the foot of the mountain, and its only ski-in/ski-out resort, the Fairmont Tremblant is the choice spot for those who love to make first tracks. After a day on the slopes, hit Ricochet Café & Terrasse for aprés cocktails or Moment Spa for a deep tissue massage.

Easy does it should be the Viceroy Los Cabos mantra. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the Cabo airport and five minutes from downtown but feels a world away. Bathed in wood, white and blue, the resort’s design inspires a sigh of relief, and max relaxation is reached sitting by the series of circular pools sipping mid-day margaritas.

Thanks to a record-breaking snowfall, Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts have extended their season. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe’s mid-mountain location at Vail Resort’s Northstar California makes waking up and hitting the slopes extra easy. When the legs get wobbly from all the laps, visit the hotel’s 17,000-square-foot spa for full-body TLC.

With Colombia opening up to tourists and it being so balmy near the equator, it’s the perfect time to explore the country’s vibrant capital. With its Andes Mountain views, the Grand Hyatt Bogotá makes a scenic home base. Visit the Gold Museum, take a graffiti tour and drive up to Lake of Guatavita (it’s linked the legend of El Dorado). Come evening, dine on traditional dishes at the hotel’s Capitalino Restaurant.

To make a Switzerland ski break all the more grand stay at Le Grand Bellevue, the oldest palace in Gstaad. Tucked away amongst quiet parkland yet just a five minute chauffeur to the mountain lifts, it’s the best of both worlds. Its cozy and stylish 57 suites make it feel luxuriously quaint, while on-site Le Grand Spa treats sore muscles with a Thermal Oasis of 17 different wellness zones.

The favourite four letter word of those looking to truly get away from it all: Fiji. On the main island, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa sits on a white sandy beach backed by rolling hills. Book a beachfront suite and fall asleep every night to the sound of the waves. Come morning, wake up and roll into all the fun, family-friendly activities on offer.

With the largest ski terrain in North America, a snow base currently well over 300 inches and tons of cool spring events, Whistler is a no brainer. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers both ski-in/ski-out access and superb service. Off the slopes, world-class dining and luxury shopping are a short stroll away.