2Vail, Colorado

Ski season kicks into high gear during the holidays in this Colorado wonderland.

December brings fresh powder, the village tree lighting, and New Year’s Eve festivities. Vail is known for both good coffee and good cocktails — compare local favorites Yeti’s Grind and Loaded Joe’s in the morning, and tuck into cocktails at Root & Flower in the evening.

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