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Hot Après-Ski Romance
It's not all downhill from here

Snuggling in front of a flickering fireplace, dining by candlelight, taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and sharing beautiful mountain vistas with your significant other. Sound romantic?

Now add in the exhilaration of skiing or riding together down steep trails, chasing the mountain to the valley, and a ski vacation becomes the perfect cocktail getaway with your sweetheart.

Where's the best place to do all that? Ski America & Canada's award-winning contributors selected resorts that offer the ideal combination of dreamlike atmosphere and picture-perfect views together with beautiful lodging, cozy dining, charming towns and picturesque trails where couples can ski or snowboard together. The drinks are courtesy of Cocktail.com.

Sun Valley, Idaho, has long been one of the most romantic destinations in the country since it was created over a half-century ago. Resortspace.com states, "Sun Valley has a European accent mixed with the Wild West." (Spicy Mary)

Aspen, Colorado, perhaps the most famous U.S. resort, has a bit of everything for lovers of every income. The old world meets the modern in this town. Modern art decorates traditional buildings, diners can find the latest in cuisine and basic meat and potatoes, and almost all accommodations have an Aspen flair. (Scooter)

Deer Valley, Utah, provides skiers with the best of service possible. The entire resort from its hotels and condos to its multifaceted trails reflects gracefulness and luxury. The editors note that in nearby Park City "the flamboyant atmosphere of the silver rush remains." (Tight Sweater)

Banff/Lake Louise, set in the midst of the majestic Canadian Rockies, blends great ski areas with a delightful town filled with gourmet restaurants and the palatial Chateau Lake Louise. (Peppermint Patty)

Santa Fe, N.M., combines the magic of the Southwest with the joy of skiing. The ski area provides high altitude trails and panoramic vistas across the city and the brown desert below. The city is filled with upscale inns and cutting-edge dining experiences. (Après-Ski Madness)

Crested Butte in Colorado (Dolce Vita Cappuccino), Taos in New Mexico (Aztec Scream), Telluride in Colorado (Powder House Cocktail), the Alta in Utah (Party Marg), and Beaver Creek in Colorado (Chocolate Raspberry Fondue) complete the rest of the top resorts in the West.

In the East, they recommend lovers head to Quebec City, the Balsams Grand Resort, Stowe, Tremblant or Bretton Woods to find the perfect wintertime setting to heat up romance.

For more information on planning a romantic mountain getaway go to resortspace.com. Based on the book Ski America & Canada, the Web site includes details on the lodging, restaurants, dining and activities at more than 50 of the top destination resorts across North America.