Ljubljana – Slovenia’s ski resort Kranjska Gora is the fifth best destination for skiers and non-skiers, according to editors and members of online travel advisor VirtualTourist.com. The list is especially tailored to couples where only one partner skies.
VirtualTourist.com believes the Julian Alps in NW Slovenia are a great skiing destination that also provides a number of activities for those who want to enjoy unspoilt nature.
Hiking is a popular way to explore the the Triglav National Park that encompasses much of the Julian Alps, according to VirtualTourist.com.
The article, carried by Reuters news agency also mentions the lake resort of Bled with a church built on an island in the middle of the lake.
Kranjska Gora provides opportunities for skiing, hiking, and night tobogganing, as well as a casino and hot springs for when visitors want to relax, according to the list.
The article advises guests to take a trip to the capital of Ljubljana, saying that its culture and cuisine are an interesting mix of Central Europe, Balkan, and Mediterranean traditions.
Topping the best destinations list for skiers and non-skiers is Jackson Hole, Wyoming, followed by Verbier, Switzerland and Kitzbühel, Austria in third spot. Coming just before Kranjska Gora is Queenstown, New Zealand, with Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, sixth.
Chamonix, France ranked seventh, Taos, New Mexico is in place eight, Bariloche, Argentina is number nine and Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada is the tenth best destination for skier and non-skier couples, according to VirtualTourist.com.