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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced millions of Americans to work remotely from home, in turn causing many to reevaluate their living arrangements. In particular, this means leaving cities in favor of more space. FlatRate Moving company in New York City told The New York Times that the number of moves of people moving out of the city between March and August was up 50 percent year over year. (more…)
14 New Hotels We Can’t Wait to Visit in 2021There’s a lot to look forward to in 2021…if even just the fact that it’s not 2020. But the chance for new adventures, new experiences, and new perspectives offers hope that the year will be a good one…and if the new hotels that are opening in 2021 are any indication of what the new year will look like, we should be in good shape. Check out these 14 hotels we’re already looking forward to visiting in 2021.
The Most Exciting U.S. Hotels Opening In 2021Many sectors of the economy are suffering due to the impact of COVID-19. Nowhere is that more evident than in the travel and tourism industry. Over 70% of hotels in the U.S. in danger of closing without further financial relief from the U.S. government according to estimates from the American Hotels and Lodging Association. Despite the historic downturn, however, there are a surprising number of fabulous new hotels still planning to open their doors this coming year, both across the United States and abroad. Here are 12 of the most exciting U.S. hotels opening in 2021 (in order of opening date), and what guests can expect to experience at each.
50 Best Places to Travel in 2021“What [these destinations] all have in common is that singularity that makes a destination memorable — the sense that this place has something to offer that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.”
TPG’S 21 most anticipated hotel openings of 2021Opening in winter 2021, the Montage Big Sky will be the first ultra-luxury hotel development in the state of Montana, and it’s sure to elevate the state’s profile among high-end travelers in search of the “next big thing.”
Situated in the Spanish Peaks area of Big Sky, the Montage will be less than an hour away by car to Yellowstone National Park. It will feature ski-in, ski-out access to Big Sky Resort, Nordic skiing and snowshoe trails.
In the summer, guests can enjoy an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking and much more.
The resort will have a total of 150 rooms and suites as well as 39 Montage residences on site. It’s sure to be a luxurious escape in all seasons, but we can’t wait to see it during the winter with its classic ski-lodge design and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
How to book: Book with your favorite travel agent or check American Express’ Fine Hotels & Resorts program. This Montage isn’t listed yet within the program, but it’s likely it will be added closer to opening day or soon after opening.
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Montana Platinum: Bode Miller Finds Sweet Elevation in Spanish PeaksBode Miller is a new kind of mountain man. He’s way beyond bombing down black diamonds in the blink of an eye, and onto enjoying slower, immeasurably beautiful pleasures. Living his best life as a family man at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club in Big Sky, Montana, he’s evolved beyond “champion” into the most meaningful version of himself. A present, mindful father, a winter sports educator; meet the man who relishes angling Montana’s rivers and can always spare a quarter cord of firewood for a neighbor.
Best golf road trips in America’s Mountain West statesThey don’t call it the “wild west” for nothing.
The states that make up the mountain west are synonymous with the words from America the Beautiful … ‘Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain.”
The plains, prairieland and farm fields of Nebraska bleed into the front range and Rocky Mountain high of Colorado. From New Mexico in the south to Montana and Idaho in the north, these places feature some of America’s most rugged and rewarding landscapes. In other words, it’s ideal for golf.
None of these states are true hotbeds of destination golf like California, Arizona, Florida and the Carolinas; the exception being, perhaps, Colorado. However, there are pockets of golf worth discovering. For example, I played golf in Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming along the Interstate-80 corridor while moving and driving from Michigan to California over five days. What a memory.
You can get in your car and choose your own golf adventure, too. Here’s where:
Montana’s Big Sky
One hour from Bozeman and 6+ hours from Boise.
Big Sky is a destination on the rise. The Big Sky Resort is home to the public Big Sky Golf Course, Arnold Palmer’s first-ever design. The two major private clubs nearby, the Reserve at Moonlight Basin and Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, are adding resort accommodations in the years to come, which will open up more public access. The 150-room Montage Big Sky adjacent to the clubhouse at Spanish Peaks is expected to debut in 2021 as Montana’s first luxury hotel. Vacationers who rent homes in these communities can already gain access to these high-end experiences on a limited basis.
Most of us have been dreaming of wide-open spaces and hoping/praying for a time when we can safely travel again. While leisure travel in the near future is unlikely, there is no harm in fantasizing about one of these bucket list getaways. Even if travel cannot happen anytime soon, the exercise of visualizing and planning is good for the soul.
Big Sky Retreat: If outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, skiing, snowshoeing or dogsledding are your style, look to visit Big Sky, Montana and stay at The Wilson Hotel. Located on the edge of Yellowstone National Park, the town is home to Big Sky Resort and its 5,850 acres of ski terrain, as well as shaded forests, wildflower-filled meadows, rocky mountaintops and clear, cool rivers and streams. https://thewilsonhotel.com/
Real Estate: Breaking GroundSpanish Peaks
Location: Encompassing 3,350 mountainous acres in Big Sky, Montana, and less than an hour south of Bozeman Airport.
About: More than a destination, living in Big Sky is a lifestyle. No crowds, no traffic, and proudly underdeveloped. The Spanish Peaks community features all anyone needs to be entertained in the town: an 18- hole Tom Weiskopf Signature golf course; a private “Fishcamp” on four miles of river for fly fishing; a 32,000-square-foot clubhouse with spa and fitness center, swimming pool, and ski storage; miles of hiking and biking trails; and direct access to Big Sky Resort’s 5,580 acres of skiing and snowboarding.
Timeline: The club was founded in 2004 and 300 properties have been sold with 600 developable units remaining. Ground broke on the Montage Big SKy in 2018, and completion of te $400M resort’s 150 guestrooms and 39 Montage Residences is slated for late 2021.
Pricing: Homesites from $395, homes from $2.75M; and Montage Residences from $5.6M
Get That Bunker Shot Over The LipWhen my ball is in a bunker with a big lip, I like to move the ball toward the front of my stance and open the face as much as possible. A big swing with a bunker shot generates a lot of club head speed to power through the sand and lift the ball up quickly.
The goal at impact is to take a wide and even patch of sand out while following through high and toward your target.
Practice bunker shots to build confidence in taking the right amount of sand to control distance.
Kali Quick is PGA Director of Instruction at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club in Big Sky, Montana