Vail is the kind of place one wants to share with family and friends, and at Four Seasons Resort Vail, staying together is as easy as playing together. Lodge suites and connecting rooms mean that families can stay close, and selected residences are opened up for those who want their own kitchen and living room. For larger groups – extended families, friends travelling together, perhaps even those with an entourage in tow – the Resort’s Gore Wing easily combines up to two suites and three rooms, providing a large open living area, a huge terrace, and accommodations for as many as 16 people.

If one’s version of getting away from it all means wide open spaces and natural beauty – but with the conveniences and diversions of home – then Four Seasons Resort Vail is the perfect alpine destination. Located at the doorstop of Vail Village, the Resort is an easy walk to the slopes and trails, as well as shops and nightlife. Founded in 1962 with a modern alpine lifestyle in mind, Vail Village has a casual, European vibe, with cobblestone streets lined with chic and funky shops, chef-owned restaurants, and jazzy lounges, but no cars. With a full calendar of outdoor events, an annual culinary extravaganza, the famous Vail Film Festival, the thriving arts scene and more, there’s always something to do. The concierge staff at Four Seasons is ready to make suggestions and arrange tickets or reservations. And, at just two hours from Denver by car or 25 minutes from Eagle Vail airport, all the fun is within easy reach.

With an average of 340 inches of snow every season, winter can get a little chilly up in the mountains, but at Four Seasons Resort Vail, lodge guests are always toasty. From hot water bottles thoughtfully tucked between the sheets in the evening to an easy-to-light gas fireplace in every guest room, comfort is king at Four Seasons. The outdoor pool is heated year-round, with a big fireplace to bundle up by with a hot beverage. Ski boots are kept warm and ready for use, and even the town’s sidewalks are heated, inviting easy strolls among its shops and restaurants. But there’s also plenty of warmth and sunshine, with summer temperatures averaging in the 60s and 70s (19-22 degrees celsius) and 270 glorious days of sunshine a year.