More of this Feature • Part 2: Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV • Part 3: Mont Tremblant Ski Resort, Quebec, Canada • Part 4: Taos Ski Resort, Taos, New Mexico • Part 5: Sundance Ski Resort, Sundance, Utah • Part 6: Whiteface Ski Resort, Lake Placid, NY

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By Susan Breslow Sardone

Thinking about taking a vacation at one of North America's ski resorts? These are my recommendations for the best ski resorts for couples in the United States and Canada. Here's what makes a particular ski resort ideal for a couple: Great skiing, naturally. Romantic settings and activities for adults, of course. And a nearby town that is a unique place to visit.

The following ski resorts will meet your needs for that and offer much more -- including scenic beauty, fine food, terrific accommodations (working fireplace a plus), non-ski pursuits, engaging local attractions, and nightlife. All these ski resorts offer ski equipment rentals and ski lessons for beginners -- so you may not have an excuse to skip a ski holiday together this year.

Click on any of the ski resorts below for more information on what to do and where to stay in these magical winter vacation getaways.

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Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Picnic at 9,000 feet, soak in natural hot springs, go snowmobiling, hot-air ballooning, kayaking, take a romantic sleigh ride, and so much more >

Mont Tremblant Ski Resort, Quebec, Canada
Voted a "Best Ski Bargain" and the no. 1 ski resort in North America >

Taos Ski Resort, Taos, New Mexico
Uncrowded slopes, a mecca of Southwestern culture, and an active artists' community >

Sundance Ski Resort, Sundance, Utah
Robert Redford's eco-conscious refuge in the towering Wasatch Mountains >

Whiteface Ski Resort, Lake Placid, New York
This former Olympic Village has morphed into a world-class resort town >

Image of Mont Tremblant ski resort village courtesy of Mont Tremblant Tourism.