10 Travel Ins & Outs for 2025
New year, new travel goals! Let’s clear out the unnecessary and make space for the experiences that truly align with your travel style, so you can make the most of every adventure. To help you get started, we’ve picked our top 10 ins and outs for the 2025 travel season.
#1:
IN: Cozy mountain cabins.
OUT: Small rooms with no space.
Tripping over your suitcase on your way to bed is not the vibe for 2025 travel season. Choose destinations where you can stretch out, relax, and enjoy boundless adventures. Our Signature Cabins are designed to offer a grand, private, and peaceful experience—without compromising on space. Don’t get lost in the lack of inspiration of an everyday hotel room—find yourself inspired to adventure by the alpine mountain charm of our cabins. Experience the quintessential Canadian cabin retreat with 700 acres of resort property to explore. This year the only thing limiting your travels is your imagination.
#2:
IN: Long hikes with panoramic views.
OUT: Endless zoom calls with no view.
If you’re going to spend hours admiring snowy mountain peaks, make sure it’s not just your desktop wallpaper. Skip the endless Zoom calls and answer the call of the mountains—spend more time in the breathtaking scenery and less time staring at screen-ery. With over 1000km of hiking trails, ranging from easy scenic walks to challenging summit climbs, let your laptop run out of battery—because you’ll never run out of stunning views to take in.
#3:
IN: Starry nights and quiet mountain air.
OUT: Noisy city streets and honking horns.
In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace can feel like an impossible task. Whether it’s the never-ending demands of work, constant connectivity, or the overwhelming noise of urban life, it’s easy to feel drained and disconnected from the calm that nature offers. So, what if you could escape the chaos and immerse yourself in something truly rejuvenating? If you’re craving a true escape, the mountains might be the perfect place to reset your mind and soul. Leave behind the noisy city streets and indulge in the quiet moments under a starry sky. Your peace of mind will thank you. Discover new galaxies, explore the constellations, and if you’re lucky, witness the Northern Lights dancing over the mountains. This dark sky preserve is truly a bucket-list experience.
#4:
IN: Limitless adventures and activities.
OUT: Missed opportunities.
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and that means embracing every adventure that comes your way. Picture endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and discovering new places—each day brimming with new experiences. That’s exactly what Jasper National Park offers. Don’t get too comfortable and miss out on some of the most breathtaking adventures the mountains have to offer. Stay on property and enjoy resort-wide favourites such as golf, the spa, and dining, or venture out to explore Jasper’s iconic sites, from Maligne Lake to Athabasca Falls.
#5:
IN: Relaxation and reconnecting with nature.
OUT: Vacation stress.
Vacations are meant to be a time to relax, so why does the planning, traveling, and exploring often feel so exhausting? This year, it’s time to slow down and be more intentional about what your vacation truly means to you. And when it comes to the planning—leave that to us. We’ll take your travel style and create a tailored itinerary of activities that align with the way you relax, allowing you to spend more time connecting with nature and less time connected to Wi-Fi.
#6:
IN: Rooms with THE view.
OUT: Rooms with no view.
Imagine this: after a long day of travel, you’ve finally arrived at your destination, stepping out of the car, plane, or train and into your home away from home for the next few days. You pull back the curtain, only to be greeted by… a wall?
Now, picture this instead: you’ve booked a getaway to Jasper, traveling through breathtaking mountain landscapes on your way to a stunning 700-acre property, where deer and elk roam just outside your cabin. As you draw the blinds, the scenery follows you – sparkling lakes and rugged mountain peaks greet you in the morning and bid you farewell at night. You snap a photo, captioning it “The perfect view,” feeling so grateful you chose Jasper for your getaway.
#7:
IN: Crisp mountain air and winter glow.
OUT: Sunburns and sand in uncomfortable places.
There’s something magical about the quiet beauty of the mountains during the colder months—where the air feels fresh, the landscape sparkles with snow, and each breath rejuvenates the soul. It’s the perfect season to embrace the peacefulness and tranquility of nature. Let’s be honest, those long days under the hot sun can leave you feeling drained, sticky, and a bit too red. This winter, step away from the beach and trade in the sunbathing for cozy layers and the refreshing chill of the mountains.
#8:
IN: Waking up to the sunrise.
OUT: Waking up to your alarm clock.
If you’re craving the opportunity to slow down and step away from the constant rush of daily life, we invite you to indulge in the luxury of extra time spent lounging in the comfort of a Fairmont bed. Here, the pressures of time fade away – turn off the alarm, let go of the clock, and greet each day at your own pace. Wake up with the sunrise, savor each peaceful moment, and truly relax.
#9:
IN: A digital detox in the mountains.
OUT: Checking emails on vacation.
Set your out-of-office reply, activate do not disturb, and put your screens down – this year, our vacations are all about being present and fully enjoying the moments, rather than letting them slip away due to the distractions we’re trying to escape. Embrace a digital detox and immerse yourself in every moment, free from the daily grind.
#10:
IN: Making memories worth sharing.
OUT: Social media FOMO.
We’ve all experienced it—scrolling through our friends’ feeds, seeing their posts from stunning destinations, and feeling that hint of jealousy. This year, FOMO is a thing of the past. We’re ditching the fear of missing out and replacing it with the joy of creating memories worth sharing.
