"A 139-room hotel that stands out as the largest lodge of its kind in a town of approximately 3,000 year-round residents, the property increased local lodging capacity when it opened. Guests can enjoy true ski-in/ski-out access along with amenities such as spa services and six separate food and beverage concepts." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Big Sky resort popular in winter for its ski-in, ski-out access and a ski-and-ride school for children ages 4 to 12, appealing to families seeking alpine convenience and organized youth instruction." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury ski-in, ski-out alpine resort that opened in December 2021 and brought elevated amenities to the mountain: an 11,000-square-foot spa, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, multiple dining and après options (including an Italian chophouse and a slopeside bar/restaurant), approximately 100 alpine-style rooms and suites plus 86 residences, a signature kids club (Paintbox), an on-site bowling alley, and an on-property sports/gear team to outfit families and guests for the slopes." - Nina Ruggiero Nina Ruggiero Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, an online course for aspiring travel journalists. When she's not traveling between her current home in Los Angeles and T+L HQ in New York City, Nina can often be found in Italy or the UK. She has lived in NYC, LA, Miami, Rome, and Sicily, and has traveled extensively through Europe, the U.S., Asia, the Caribbean, and Mexico, in addition to visiting Botswana, Morocco, New Zealand, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxurious mountain retreat that caters to couples, with an on-site Spa Montage Big Sky where guests can relax in an indoor pool after a soothing couples massage—positioned as a pampering complement to days on the slopes." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A recently opened five-star resort that has quickly redefined luxury in the region, featuring roughly 139 guest rooms and 39 residences, an old American West aesthetic, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the surrounding peaks. The property emphasizes plush, cozy public spaces and high-end dining and wellness offerings while sitting picturesquely at the foothills of dramatic mountain scenery." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines