| 1. Pangeo Mountains, Greece |
Definitely our number one mountain resort because nowhere else can boast such ancient historical significance. After all this was the birthplace of the God Dionysus, so you are guaranteed to have a good time, while worshippers came here to pay homage to Orpheus in ancient times. Even Alexander the Great stopped here in a quest for gold to fund all his conquests. There are a number of beautiful boutique hotels here and stunning walks through the mountain countryside to be had.
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| 2. Ambuja Farms Resort, Nepal |
The Himalayas are the most impressive mountains in the world and amazing mountain resorts reward travellers who make it up to this cloud covered land. Most of them are seeking clear space for thinking in an uncluttered environment and the Ambuja Farms Resort fulfils this need. Staying here is the essence of peace and quiet with nothing to disturb during relaxing walks in the Bandipur forest except gentle birdsong. Despite being reasonably priced the place is very well managed.
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| 3. Drowsy Water Dude Ranch, Colorado |
The Rocky Mountains are full of incredible resorts but if you want something fun for all the family then the Drowsy Water Dude Ranch is hard to beat. Voted the best all inclusive resort in the world by Tripadvisor in 2010, this huge family ranch spans more than 600 acres. Horse riding is the main activity on the menu but you can also enjoy golf, rodeos and rafting trips as well as comfortable accommodation and hearty food.
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| 4. Koh Lipe Mountain Resort Thailand |
This mountain resort is absolutely idyllic because it overlooks the sea and the island of Adang. Even the trip there is exciting as the Koh Lipe Island can only be accessed by speedboat or ferry. The resort is perfect for hikers who want to explore the amazing jungle scenery of Thailand as well as snorkelers and scuba divers who are close to the National Marine Park in Tarutao. So enjoy the natural wonders of Koh Lipe, just don’t expect too many ATMs or paved roads.
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| 5. Black Sheep Mountain Resort, Ecuador |
The Andes are formidable mountains which provide the spine to South America. Hikers who want rest and relaxation after a long day can draw comfort from this internationally-acclaimed inn which prides itself on being eco-friendly. All the meals are sourced from locally grown produce and you can take part in a number of relaxing activities including visiting indigenous markets or just kicking back in the sauna and hot tubs.
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| 6. Glen Oaks, Big Sur, California |
Big Sur is a huge wilderness area of coastline in central California which is known for its rugged cliffs, sweeping bays and pine tree covered mountains. At Glen Oaks you can have all the charm of mountain accommodation with none of the inconvenience. That includes cosy gas fireplaces at night in a modern setting that offers luxuries such as heated bath floors. Despite the privacy of the location there is even wireless internet access.
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| 7. Amanjena Mountain Resort, Morocco |
This luxury resort is perched high up in the Atlas Mountains, land of the Berber people. The resort lies at the entrance to the Sahara Desert with majestic mountain scenery - the word Amanjena means ‘peaceful paradise’. If you can take the heat there are two excellent 18 hole golf courses nearby as well as the usual range of desert safari tours offered to guests.
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| 8. Kilimandjaro Mountain Resort, France |
Named after the African mountain, the Kilimandjaro ski resort is one of the best in Courcheval with huge spacious rooms which offer unforgettable alpine scenery. The staff are extremely helpful and can attend to all of your skiing needs while the resort is near to some of the best ski runs in the Three Valleys Area.
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| 9. Vigilius Mountain Resort, Italy |
An amazing boutique hotel in Northern Italy and the Alps Mountains. Customers can enjoy great food and the sparkling South Tyrol wines that are produced here. In the summer walking and cycling are very popular on many excellent routes while skiers can use this as the perfect base for their excursions. The architecture is divine and everything is planned with peace in mind, from comfortable beds to yoga class offers.
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| 10. Premier Luxury Mountain Resort Bansko |
Bankso is establishing a reputation as one of the best ski resorts in Europe and the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort Bansko is the place to stay. There are highly recommended spa facilities which are a great way to banish the aches and pains from a day’s skiing while diners get a choice of buffet meals and a la carte. Staff are friendly and helpful and if you can drag yourself away from the hotel there are 75 kms of ski runs to explore.
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