Winter Wonderland: Escape to Four Seasons Vail

A short weekend getaway outside of my apartment was just what I needed for a reset before the holiday season kicked off and I couldn’t be happier to escape to the Four Seasons Resort in Vail! It hasn’t even been a few days and I am dying to go back! For background, keeping in mind the current situation with the pandemic, I wanted to travel somewhere where we’d be able to be out in the open with less crowds and enjoy the indoors where we can maintain social distancing. (I’ll be covering the Pandemic Precautions later in this blog post)

So first things first, I had never been to Vail but it was always on my list of places to visit for US cities! I figured now would be the best time to check it out! Vail lived up to the hype and the there is something there for everyone. Even for non-skiers like me (although I am going back to learn how to ski properly on the bunny slopes!) We went right before Vail Mountain opened so although a few places had special hours or were closed due to off season/COVID, there was plenty for us to do and explore! 😊

We rented a SUV at the Denver Airport and our drive was straightforward. An easy 1.5 hour drive with a little pit stop at Starbucks (of course!). The drive was beautiful and scenic as one would expect and I wasn’t too intimidated to drive through the mountains!

The Four Seasons Vail is positioned right next to the city center with a stunning backdrop of the mountain! I mean, that view from the hotel, especially the pool & Remedy Bar is to DIE for!! We were just a few steps away from Vail Village which has a lot of the popular and renowned restaurants and cute boutiques!

We had a Resort View with a king bed and I am sure it was one of the best views I have ever had! The room was spacious, had a mini walk-in closet, a seating area, a FIREPLACE and the coziest balcony!! The bathroom had a his & hers sink, a nice bathtub for a hot shower and robes ready to go for a self-care night in or visit to the pool!

With the fresh snowfall outside, happy hour was the perfect time to head-over to the famous Remedy Bar and enjoy their amazing hot chocolate right by the fireplace or fire pit outdoors! The restaurant followed CDC guidelines and practiced social distancing as the tables were very much spread apart and everyone kept their masks on unless seated/eating. We frequented the Remedy bar a lot during our stay because the menu was so good and it was such a scenic dining experience! I highly recommend the strawberry French toast, blueberry pancakes and the breakfast burrito for breakfast! For lunch, I loved their flatbreads & especially the Fire Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese. PRO TIP: ask for more cheese please ;)

Okay now onto one of my favorite parts of any resort stay, the Pool & SPA!! If you know me, you know wellness and luxury go hand-in-hand when it comes to my self-care moments and I knew the Four Seasons spa would be one to check out! You’ve already gotten a peak at the outdoor pool set up with that view from the Remedy Bar but getting into the hot tub after a fresh snowfall is a whole different experience! I LOVED that the outdoor pool and hot tubs were heated, we could still enjoy the amenities even if it was snowing outside or bone chilling cold! Surprisingly, I didn’t even notice the cold temps once I got in the water. Its the little things that make a difference and having hot towels on standby next to the pool was a great plus :)

The spa area indoors was something I could not get enough of. You truly could spend all day there - they had the plunge pools, a co-ed lounge area to relax and a slumber room. My mom and I were able to enjoy the plunge pool/baths throughout our stay and we were mindful when others wanted to get some time in the water. Due to COVID, a shortlist of services are available to guests in the spa but it was still extensive. Lots of services to pick from! I signed up for a deep tissue massage for 60 mins which was therapeutic and relaxing. The room I was in had a fireplace too! Talk about a cozy way to relax, especially in the winter time 😊

For COVID pre-cautions, the hotel had a lot in place and made sure guests felt safe! They had controlled flow of traffic in & out of the hotel doors (separate entrance/exit), signage to wear a mask around every corner and hand sanitizer stands everywhere for guests to sanitize themselves. Like I mentioned earlier, dining tables were over 6 feet apart, everyone would wear masks until seated and all employees kept their masks on throughout the restaurant. Overall, I felt much more comfortable staying at the resort during these unprecedented times - everyone kept to themselves and the staff was more than helpful to address any needs or questions we had.

Exploring Vail Village

Vail Village is so cute!! Easy to walk through and the FS Vail was located right across the street! Since we went visited towards the end of off season/ in a pandemic, there were some restaurants that were closed so I have to go back to try more during ski season!

I loved El Segundo and Mahsuisa! El Segundo is a Mexican spot and Mahsuisa is a part of Chef Nobu’s family of restaurants! I’ve heard great things about Swiss Chalet but we didn’t get a chance to check it out!