Set on 2,500 pastoral acres just outside the classic New England village of Stowe, this charming, Austrian-style chalet has been welcoming visitors since 1950. Owned and operated by the von Trapp family, whose story has been immortalized by the beloved film The Sound of Music, the Trapp Family Lodge is home to 96 rooms and suites, 18 luxurious villas, and 100 hillside guesthouses.
Nordic skiers and snowshoe aficionados will delight in exploring the resort s extensive trail network, which includes more than 40 miles of groomed trails and an additional 60 miles of forested backcountry. Winter adventures, including horse-drawn sleigh rides, set out from Trapp s outdoor center, where you can rent equipment, sign up for lessons, or shop for cozy winter gear. Meanwhile, what may just be the East Coast s best alpine skiing and riding can be found right up the Mountain Road at Stowe Mountain Resort, home to 485-acres of terrain spread across Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak.
Christopher Reynolds, Mary Forgione
Los Angeles Times
Confused about whether it s OK to stay in a hotel or vacation rental under California s stricter stay-home rules? You aren t alone.
Our unscientific survey of more than 50 hotels, motels and other lodgings showed widely mixed results, with the order garnering stronger allegiance in Northern California, weaker in Southern California.
The governor s Dec. 3 order said lodgings in high-COVID areas of the state are open only to essential workers or people who must quarantine, not to vacationers. Still, many lodgings are leaving travelers to make their own decisions. And many travelers continue to scratch their heads or look for loopholes.
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Confused about whether it’s OK to stay in a hotel or vacation rental under California’s stricter stay-home rules? You aren’t alone.
Our unscientific survey of more than 50 hotels, motels and other lodgings showed widely mixed results, with the order garnering stronger allegiance in Northern California, weaker in Southern California.
The governor’s Dec. 3 order said lodgings in high-COVID areas of the state are open only to “essential workers” or people who must quarantine, not to vacationers. Still, many lodgings are leaving travelers to make their own decisions. And many travelers continue to scratch their heads or look for loopholes.