Amanda Gittens

Timberline is one of those properties that quietly overdelivers—and once you know it, it’s hard to justify staying anywhere else for this style of trip. This is where you stay when you want to live your ski experience, not just check into it. I love recommending Timberline to clients who prioritize space, true slope access, and ease over formality. You’re stepping right onto Fanny Hill, coming back to your own living room and fireplace, and settling into a rhythm that feels effortless from day one. It’s comfortable, it’s practical, and when you book it right, it becomes one of the smartest stays in Snowmass.

Viceroy Snowmass earns its place on any luxury ski list—and then some. This is not just a hotel stay. It’s a fully realized mountain experience that blends the space and comfort of a private residence with the energy, dining, and service of a true resort. I stayed here myself, and what stood out most was how complete it feels. You have easy, well-supported ski access—whether you’re taking a short walk or using the complimentary car—paired with a lobby that draws people in, great on-site dining, and a spa and pool scene that gives you a reason to stay put after the slopes. I love recommending this for clients who want that balance—space to settle in, but enough happening around you that the stay never feels quiet or isolated.

There are ski trips that feel like work—and then there are the ones where everything just flows. Limelight Hotel Snowmass is always my first call for clients who want the full Colorado experience without the friction: no lift lines, seamless logistics, and a setting that feels elevated but never overdone. This is one of those places where you step onto your balcony, see the village humming below—the ice rink, the mountains, kids playing, cocktails being poured—and immediately know you’ve made the right choice.

Viewline is one of those rare properties that feels both effortlessly elevated and genuinely fun—where mornings start on the slopes and end with cocktails, music, and a little après magic. The 254-room ski-in/ski-out property on Snowmass Mountain that somehow manages to feel both grand and intimate at the same time. From the Viewline Spa by RAKxa (the only ski-in/ski-out spa in all of Snowmass) to a vibrant mix of on-site entertainment—from the high-energy Après Club Snowmass (that brings world-class entertainment right to the mountain) to intimate social spaces, late-night venues, and the lively base village just steps away. I love recommending Viewline to clients who want every moment of their ski trip to feel curated—from the first run of the day to the last cocktail of the evening. It’s exactly the kind of experience I love designing—thoughtful, seamless, and a little bit unforgettable. And with a future Ritz-Carlton transformation on the horizon, there has never been a better time to experience Viewline exactly as it is today—vibrant, elevated, and full of personality.

Having lived in the Palm Beaches for almost two decades, I bring true local insight to every Breakers booking—from knowing which areas of the resort best suit your travel style to when the property feels most special throughout the year. Booking through me means your stay is thoughtfully curated, elevated, and designed to make the most of one of Florida’s most iconic resorts. If you’re considering The Breakers Palm Beach for a family getaway, holiday escape, or wellness-forward retreat, I’d love to help you plan a stay that feels effortless, intentional, and unforgettable.

The Palm Beaches Holiday Cocktail Crawl celebrates Christmas in warm weather—where palm trees sparkle with lights, cocktails stay festive, and the season feels effortlessly chic. Curated from years of living and entertaining here, this crawl highlights the best holiday pop-ups, hotel bars, and cozy final stops across Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Island. From espresso martinis and live holiday music to poolside marshmallows and intimate nightcaps, it’s the perfect way to experience the Palm Beaches at their most festive.

There’s truly nothing like New York City during the holidays—the energy, the lights, and that unmistakable festive magic in the air. Whether you’re traveling with friends, a partner, or family, or treating yourself to a solo getaway (which I’ve done and wholeheartedly recommend), Manhattan at Christmastime never fails to impress. I’ve spent many pre-Christmas seasons in New York over the years, and each visit feels just as magical as the last—a city that keeps calling me back, year after year.