Big Sky offers a tranquil yet exhilarating ski experience. Set just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, Big Sky is the place to be for those looking for a destination where they can ski superb snow right from their door. Beginners have plenty of terrain to explore while intermediates and advanced skiers will be pleased with the offerings all over the mountain. The Lone Peak Tram has made skiing from the top of Big Sky a must do for experts, with big open faces and views that will astound.

The ski area is one of the best in America, the accommodation is of a consistently high standard and the whole place has a quiet, classy feel. It should be one of the most popular American ski resorts on the UK market, but it lacks an international marketing presence, its prices are high, and people don't tend to pay top dollar for a resort they haven't heard of. It's a shame because in many ways, it's superior to popular places like Vail and Whistler.