Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa

Celebrities flock to Park City, Utah every year for the annual Sundance Film Festival. But serious skiers, as well as those with an appreciation for the summertime beauty, enjoy its fresh mountain air, the charming village center and the unpretentious nature of both the locals and fellow travelers. This year Park City welcomes its newest luxury retreat as the Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa opens its doors at the base to The Canyons world-renowned four-season resort. Part of The Waldorf-Astoria Collection of fine properties and the group's only ski resort, Dakota Mountain Lodge is comprised of 201 luxury guest accommodations, replete with fine dining, refreshing swimming pools and a kids' camp for tiny travelers. The Golden Door Spa will dazzle the most seasoned of spa goers with its menu of après-ski spa services and a holistic approach to pampering. The resort, which offers ski-in/ski-out convenience, is peppered with outdoor patios warmed by roaring fire pits.

Tucked among the folds of the southern Rocky Mountains in the Wasatch Mountain Range, there is plenty to do year-round in Park City. Winter months are a wonderland of activity, while warmer months reveal verdant hillsides and such favorite pastimes as hiking, biking, golfing and fly-fishing. Summer events also include outdoor evening concerts, farmers' markets, wine and food festivals, and art festivals. Park City's charming Old Town village is reminiscent of its humble beginnings as a mining town with an infusion of upscale flair. Just 30 minutes away is Salt Lake City, making Park City one of the easiest and most accessible mountain ski and summer destinations.