Good news! You’ve booked yourself a mountain trip. Your next question is likely going to be, “what should I pack?” The not-so-good news is that you essentially need to pack for 2 vacations: both for on-slope and off-slope.

If you’re planning a trip, the last thing you want to do is imagine what can go wrong. Of course, small things can happen when you travel, but there are also worst-case scenarios and risky adventures that should be covered by insurance.

The list for my favourite hotels around the world could go on and on—it’s almost unlimited. But I’ve put together a short list based on the hotel and the destination experience. There’s a mix of larger hotels and smaller properties.