This 5-Star Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’ (founded in San Francisco in 1907 and today North America’s largest luxury hotel chain) establishment is an ideal hideaway for ski romantics. The décor and furnishings here are traditional and sumptuous; there are 314 rooms and 62 suites here which all feature stone walls, elegant wood panelling, crackling open fire, comfy armchairs and thick, plush carpeting…indeed it’s almost a contemporary reinterpretation of a Scottish castle. Sitting at the foot of the stunning Laurentian Mountains in the heart of the French quarter of Canada, this spectacular ski resort was voted as one of the world’s ten best in 2005. Chef de Cuisine Daniel Tobien is responsible for the sumptuous local dishes served in the hotel’s two restaurants and café. A handy feature here is the high-speed lift which runs from the front of the hotel to the top of the piste allowing you instant access to the slopes. For those not quite so adventurous, simply unwind in the hotel’s luxurious spa and wellness center.