Chile: Ski Portillo

You can’t get much further into pure, crisp mountain air than Portillo, a remote Andean resort on the Chilean-Argentine border. Between the surrounding tall, rugged peaks and mirror-like Laguna del Inca, you’ll think you’ve been transported to winter paradise when you arrive. It’s a sentiment that will only grow when you step into the iconic Hotel Portillo, which has been likened to a cruise ship for good reason. It’s almost like visiting Pleasantville, but with decidedly more partying. Everyone takes meals in the same old fashioned dining hall each day, before retiring to their choice of the movie room, parlor room, or outdoor hot tubs.