By Sara Sentor
Lodging
Named the number one ski
resort in North America by SKI magazine in 2008 and 2009, this is one resort ski lovers and anyone with a passion for high mountain peaks must visit. With a history that spans 27 years, the Deer Valley Resort is a 5-start hotel and resort that provides an ultra-luxurious experience. Guests are pampered by ski valets and gourmet dining. While couples find the
romance in the perfect slopes, families relax with on-site child care provided for their benefit.
Features
The Deer Valley Resort provides perfect slopes for amateur and professional skiers. The resort played host to the Olympic Winter Games for the freestyle events. The dining experience at the resort is something no guest should miss. Especially dine at the Royal Street Café; the paninis and burgers are heavenly. The café also packs gourmet picnics for guests who want to enjoy the landscape or just enjoy being alone. For the shopping enthusiast, Signatures is the place to be, as it offers Deer Valley merchandise and more.
While winters are a great experience with skimobiles, skiing and NASTAR racing, it is the summer at Deer Valley that makes it an amazing experience. With lots of activities, from mountain biking to chairlift rides, there is always something to do. For children, there is a Summer Adventure Camp and an outdoor amphitheater the whole family can enjoy. The lodging is a mix of condominiums and private homes with some hotel style options. Online and in-building vacation planners that will help guests choose the best option for their preferences.
Pros and Cons
The service and food experience at Deer Valley are incomparable to any other resort in the area. The employees treat every guest like royalty and the activities are so well organized that no one can complain. However, one drawback is that the architecture of the resort is such that it detracts from the landscape. Numerous buildings dot the horizon at every turn and the slopes are home to so many condos and hotels that the skier may feel like he is skiing in a city. Also, this is an upscale resort, which may cause many people to hesitate when making a booking, but once a guest arrives, there is no cause for complaint. With a focus on families, parents have time to be alone and relax, comfortable in the knowledge that their children are being entertained safely.
Bottom Line
The resort has done an amazing job of maintaining its reputation and style over the years. It has actually managed to far exceed anyone's expectations and maintain a resort that keeps people coming back for more. However, the resort is so popular that the terrain does at times get overcrowded. The management tries to control the number of people that go to the slopes, allowing room for all guests to enjoy some of the best snow on earth in the high Rocky Mountains. The activities the resort provides throughout the year make the Deer Valley Resort an all-year experience that guests can enjoy in any season.
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About the Author:
Sara Sentor has been an SEO web content developer since 1999. She has a degree in mass communications and has written content for sites ranging in content from finance to e-commerce and health to education.
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