In our tips of how to make the most of a family ski trip, we would be remiss not to mention the importance of exclusive couples getaways. There are some fantastic ski destinations that are best saved for a romantic (sans kids) retreat, which can be achieved with a persuasive phone call to the grandparents.

A weekend of vertical exhilaration, along with a bubbling hot tub, a crackling fire and hot toddies are just the thing to rekindle the romance that got the whole family started. Here our skiing parents take a break from kids’ runny noses and boot buckles to check out some truly fine inns and lodges in ski country. Can you say “quality time?”