10 beautiful winter lodges you'll want to book right now
When it's cold outside, there's nothing better than curling up in front of a fireplace in a cozy winter lodge, and these 10 hotels and resorts make for the ultimate winter escapes.
Lydia Schrandt, Editor
About Lydia
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers' Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she's not at her computer in a cafe, she's out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.
Special Interests
Lydia knows a lot about:
- Photography
- Soccer
- Craft Beer
Lydia's Special Recommendations
Lydia says, "Local markets are the best places to eat well and cheap."
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