Sherman's Travel

The 2012 ski season has kicked into gear, so if you’re looking to hit the slopes with your partner, but are also seeking romantic aprés-ski ambience and excellent dining, here are my suggestions for the best U.S. ski resorts for grown-ups – from the Adirondacks to the Rockies.

Jackson Hole, WY: Combine a funky cowboy-town vibe with world-class resorts – and add in a majestic setting against the stunning Grand Teton peaks – and you have Jackson Hole. Read more

Here’s one more Southwest spring deal, just for ShermansTravel.com users: a spa package at the fabulous El Monte Sagrado in Taos, New Mexico. The deal covers deluxe accommodations, daily breakfast for two, dinner for two at De la Tierra, a 60-minute custom massage for two, and free valet parking. At the resort, expect a holistic spa, beautiful grounds, and large suites and cottages, each with a world-inspired theme, from Asian minimalism to Native American spirituality.  Details Rates start at $575/night for a Taos Mountain room, but suite upgrades are available. Travel is valid March through May (excluding May 27-May 30). Call 888/213-4419 and mention code L26. www.elmontesagrado.com

For general trip-planning information, see our New Mexico Travel Guide.

Check out more Southwest resort deals: San Antonio’s Hotel Contessa from $199, Santa Fe’s La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa from $144, Sedona’s Enchantment Resort from $315, and Utah’s Zion Ponderosa from $95.