'Tis the Season for Snow and Savings in Park City, Utah

edited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

Known for having The Greatest Snow on Earth®, Utah is ready for visitors to experience its winter wonderland with values and adventure-packed packages.  Adding to the excitement, several new resorts will celebrate their inaugural snow season this year, including the St. Regis Deer Crest Resort and Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa in Park City.
The following is a sampling of Park City’s unbeatable winter deals. 

Park City Quick START Vacation – Ski Today, Ride Today for Free
Snow enthusiasts can catch a morning flight from almost anywhere and be on the slopes the same afternoon.  The Park City Quick START Vacation lets out-of-state visitors convert airline boarding passes into free, same-day lift tickets to the Park City resort of their choice: Deer Valley Resort, The Canyons Resort, or Park City Mountain Resort.  Blackout dates apply.  For more information visit www.parkcity.com/quickstart.cfm
 
 
Dakota Mountain Lodge 5th Night Free
Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa – Park City, UT – January 1 – April 15, 2010
The first ski-in/ski-out property from The Waldorf Astoria Collection is offering a complimentary 5th night when staying four consecutive nights.  The package is available in all room categories at the resort’s best rate.  Located at the base of The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, the property features 201 luxury accommodations including six-bedroom Suite options; a 16,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa; and the award-winning Spruce restaurant.  Blackout dates may apply.  For more information visit www.dakotamountainlodge.com
 
Winter Playland Package
The Canyon’s Resort – Park City, UT – December 4, 2009 – April 7, 2009
When booking a trip at one of the official lodging properties of The Canyons Resort, The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel, Escala Lodges, Sundial Lodge or Silverado Lodge, guests will receive the Winter Playland Package, worth over $500 in special resort gifts.  Visitors can take advantage of any of the following spectacular gift offers:

Three-Day Adult Lift Ticket – a passport to experience 3,700 acres of The Greatest Snow on Earth®
Two First Tracks Passes – an exclusive invitation to explore the mountain a full hour before it opens to the general public
Three-Day Sport Equipment Rental Package – guests can skip the excess baggage fee from the airline and let The Canyons outfit their adventure
Full-Day Adult or Child Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson – adults and kids alike can receive expert training from one of the resort’s award-winning instructors
$150 Resort Dining Credit – food aficionados can choose from over a dozen restaurants in the Resort Village and on the mountain
50-Minute Massage at the Grand Summit Spa – wellness enthusiasts can relax, rejuvenate and refresh and at the Grand Summit Spa undoes what the mountain has done to them
 
For more information visit www.thecanyons.com

Ski Utah White Sale
Statewide Offerings – Opening Day – Closing Day
The Ski Utah White Sale is now offering visitors winter steals from more than 20 properties across the state, including the Bronze Ski Package from the luxurious Stein Eriksen Lodge, starting at just $276 per person, per night.  For more information visit www.skiutah.com

Even if you are not a skier, Park City offers wonderful restaurants, charming shops, art galleries and unique discoveries all year round. My favorite time to visit is in the summer when you can enjoy the Park City Jazz Festival, the Park Silly Market.

Where to Eat

Shabu
350 Main Brasserie. Try the coffee rubbed pork

Royal Street Cafe
Deer Valley Resort

Wahso
Good Karma. Popular Neighborhood restaurant. Be sure to order Chai Tea.

Cocktails

350 Main Brasserie . Go to the bar and meet Larry McMasters, the creator of the award-winning Park City cocktail, Jupiter Cosmos cocktail <

Royal Street Cafe where Bonnie Ulmer, another creator of Park City's signature cocktails, works

Visit  the High West Distillery. Try its Rendezvous Rye Whiskey   <

Chocoholics specials

The chocolatier at Stein Erickson Lodge is internationally famous. His artistic chocolates look like jewels.

High West Distillery tour . Sunset Magazine boasting of how well the Rendezvous Rye Whiskey combines with chocolate! 

The wife of one of the owners is an award winning pastry chef. Ask if any of her delicious chocolates are for sale.

Where to Shop 

the shops of historic Main Street

The consignment store  Changing Hands, located at 580 Main Street in the Galleria Mall. It is almost next door to the Silver Queen.  435-649-5905

Expanding Heart

Don't miss

Tea at Spruce Restaurant

Park Silly Sunday Market. Fabulous finds. Snack on fresh produce and baked goods. Indulge in unique artisan works without breaking your budget.  <

Visit the Utah Olympic Park to tour the 2002 Winter Olympic Games Museum and watch the Flying Aces show (this is a spectacular show by freestyle athletes who do their flips and land in a huge pool.)

Spa treatment at Mountain Body spa which offers a wonderful line of products so you can keep the beautiful Park City feeling

High West Distillery tour

Park City Jazz Festival

Best Way to get to Park City

Park City Transportation 

Park City Resources

Park City Transportation
www.parkcitytransportation.com
800-637-3803/435-649-8567 

350 Main Brasserie
www.350main.com
435-649-3140 

Mountain Body Spa
www.mountainbody.com 

Deer Valley Resort
800-424-3337 or 435-649-1000
www.deervalley.com <

Stein Eriksen Lodge
www.steinlodge.com
800-453-1302/435-649-3700

Park City Jazz Festival
www.parkcityjazz.org
435-940-1382 

Utah Olympic Park
www.olyparks.com

High West Distillery
www.highwestdistillery.com
david@highwestdistillery.com

Shabu
222 Main Street
435-649-SAKE
www.shabupc.com  <

Park Silly Sunday Market
www.parksillysundaymarket.com
435-655-0994

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer whose favorite ski destination is Park City--even though she doesn't ski. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.yogayaya.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.coffeeAtlas.com, www.teaAtlas.com