Everyone knows sand isn’t necessarily conducive to romance.  Sure there’s nothing like escaping the winter tundra to sunbathe on a warm tropical beach, sipping Mai Tais and downing tequila shots (actually that sounds divine right now), but when it comes to love, that’s a heady drink better served on the rocks.

If you’re spoken for, there is really nothing better than a ski trip where you can warm up in front of a crackling chalet fireplace after a day on the slopes.  Despite its stuffy reputation, Aspen is actually a very gay friendly destination with its own “Gay and Lesbian Ski Week” that annually draws about 5,000 visitors to its mountaintops.   This year’s event is taking place from January 17-24 and don’t worry if you haven’t gained your ski legs—there are also boutique nights, pool parties and boys in abundance.