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70 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com Known for luring a jet-setting crowd this time of year, Aspen, Colorado has been a favorite winter playground for the rich and famous for more than 60 years. Situated in the Rocky Mountains, the popular mountaintop destination ranks as one of the legendary and luxury ski resorts in the United States. What sets Aspen apart from other mountain towns is the striking beauty of its natural landscape and small-town charm. Aspen hosts a myriad of year-round outdoor activities, from kayaking to fly-fishing to après ski. Even if you don't ski, the winter wonderland offers ice- skating, dog sledding and snowmobiling, with a bevy of visual arts, music and cultural events. Aspen also features over 100 restaurants for discerning diners. With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, tourism experts predict it could rival the multi-billion dollar ski and snowboard industry. e Little Nell Aspen's only Forbes Five Star, A A A Five Diamond ski in/ski out hotel, e Little Nell is well-known for its luxe service and has hosted Fortune 500 leaders, celebrities and political leaders. is chic boutique hotel offers a range of accommodations, including guest rooms, luxury suites and residences, ranging from $300 to more than $1100 per night. thelittlenell.com FLIP IDE Winter retreats near and far. the Aspen, Colorado Zermatt, Switzerland S Half a world away, dominated by the iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt is known as the glitziest ski resort in the Swiss Alps. e mountain village, adorned with narrow streets, horse drawn carriages and charming boutiques, offers sophisticated shopping and dining for its fashionable clientele visitors, which tops nearly 20,000 during winter high-season. With 200 miles of marked trails and nearly year-round snowfall, Zermatt is home to some of the best skiing amid breathtaking scenery in Europe. Adrenaline seekers can indulge their ski passion along one of the 38 towering mountains in Zermatt, offering tours and heli-skiing for free-ride downhill runs. Hotel Pollux is four-star hotel offers 33 comfortable rooms or apartments, two on-site restaurants and a disco that is open for late night revelers. e Chami Bar Fire Place is a favorite place for skiers to warm up after a day down the slopes, or enjoy an Alpine spirit or glass of Aperol. After a day of hiking or skiing, relax in the hotel's amenities that include a Finnish sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi. Room prices range from $127 to $417. hotelpollux.ch VS. TRAVEL