Fodor's Expert Review Village at Breckenridge

The word "village" puts it mildly, as this sprawling resort is spread over 14 acres of mountainous terrain alongside a beautiful river and right across from historic Main Street. Each of the units is privately owned and rented out, so accommodations range from lodge-style rooms to four-bedroom condos to high-end premier units, and from Southwestern chic to gleaming chrome-and-glass units, depending on the decorating tastes of the owners. All rooms are ski-in ski-out. Studios all have kitchenettes. The main center for après ski is at the Peak 9 Inn, where there's an indoor–outdoor pool and a hot tub.