WOW!! I was JUST WONDERING where to take my mishpacha for Pesach!! Then I saw the ad.
Orlando? Old news... Miami? Ditto. Arizona? Done that six times already. And too hot. So WHERE?? Israel? I want to have fun - not go to a perpetual war zone!! Anyway "לשנה הבאה בירושלים" - implying NEXT year, not this year!!
My answer for this Pesach?
MIDWAY, UTAH!!!!!
Nestled in the majestic mountains of Midway, Utah, Zermatt Resort is the perfect, year-round getaway conveniently located between Park City & Sundance Mountain Resort. Whether you are a thrill seeker searching for your next adventure, or a family hoping for a beautiful Pesach experience, Zermatt is like no other. You can be assured that the Pesach cuisine will be utterly amazing. Our food operation is non-gebrochts, cholov yisroel, shmurah matzah only. From the moment you enter the property, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of your favorite Hans Christensen Anderson fairy tale. The clock chimes echo throughout the valley. The cobblestone driveway and Swiss-inspired murals beckon to you from distant lands — and times.
Zermatt Utah is the adventure and recreation mecca of the Wasatch Back. There are adventures for every skill level and season. Our year-round outdoor activities in Utah include skiing, snowmobiling, razr rentals, fly fishing, golfing, horseback riding, ice castles, and so much more! Zermatt is the perfect resort destination to accommodate those looking to experience the “Greatest Snow on Earth”. Minutes from Park City, the resorts’ ideal location allows visitors to enjoy the snow and natural beauty. You won’t be stuck at just one ski resort. Rather, you’ll be able to save money and freely travel the mountainous ranges that surround the hotel. Besides Park City Mountain Resort, the hotel is very close to Sundance Mountain Resort, and the Deer Valley Gondola is just a short 10 minutes away, which places you on the doorstep of Deer Valley Ski Resort.
Experience a refreshing swim, a relaxing soak, quality family time, or a day of fun at Zermatt Utah’s pools and hot tubs — centrally located between the main hotel building and villas. The heated pools and hot tubs feature unique amenities that are sure to create fun and lasting memories. These features include an indoor/outdoor swim-through pool and indoor and outdoor decks for sunbathing or relaxing. The ceiling of the indoor pool features a sky mosaic that changes colors throughout the evening, adding a warm ambiance to the swim area. Soak away your troubles in the large indoor hot tub, which features a beautiful two-story waterfall. Get cozy in the outdoor hot tub watching the stars. Also on the hotel premises is tennis, sand volleyball, and in indoor-outdoor pool, mini-golf course, life-sized chess & shuffle board.
The Wellness Center at Zermatt Utah is the gateway to a healthy active lifestyle. Focused on blending a regimen of wellness methodology into the spa experience, the Wellness Center promotes a total body approach to health. It offers an extensive cardio & universal weight equipment & free weights. All of the cardio machines come with a beautiful view of the Zermatt grounds. Breathtaking panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains encourage and motivate your spirit. With over 65,000 square feet of meeting Space, the Zermatt Resort can comfortably accommodate our Pesach needs. Zermatt is only 45 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. At Zermatt Utah we want to go above and beyond to make your stay extra special and memorable.
You can be assured that the Pesach cuisine @ Zermatt Resort will be utterly amazing. Michael Schick and his fantastic team will be the caterer at the hotel. Our food operation is non-gebrochts, cholov yisroel, shmurah matzah only. We are also well known for fantastic entertainment. Every year we typically bring on incredible Musicians, Mentalists, Hysterical Comedians, Dazzling theme nights, Music, Hypnotists, Casino nights, Carnivals , Impersonators and much much more! Our world-renowned day camp is back again! We have always believed that the kids program is one of the most important features of a Pesach program because if the kids are having a great time – then the parents can have a truly relaxing vacation. Our kids fall in love with their counselors and can’t wait to see them each morning!
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I read this and think - The purpose of life is to serve Hashem so that we can seamlessly shift from this world to the next. The goal is the next world. This world is but a vestibule, a waiting room. Is this excursion going to help me go in that direction or push me in the direction of living for the pleasures of this world. SO MUCH PLEASURE!!!!!!! MAAAAAAAYYYYYY-AIIINNNN OIIILLLLAMMM HABAAAAA!!!!! A Hans Christensen Anderson fairy tale in real life. Is there ANYTHING BETTER???
Casino nights!!! So HOLLLYYYY!! And you can get rid of your kids most of the time and not feel guilty!!!😀 And the prriiiiiiiice is right!!! About 6k plus per person. So with airfare and hotel it will cost my immediate family [plus one child's spouse and two grandchildren] only about 79 thousand dollars. A bahhhhhhhgaiiinnnn!!!!! ביני ובינך מה היא! Why give that money to dozens of families who can't afford the basics if I can use it to finally go skiing again after having not skied for a whole month??
Anyway, being in Utah they should also advertise that you can come home with a few more wives. And treat any substance abuse problem you have as well. 😂😂
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh mechayeeeeeeeeehhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My point [that I make more frequently than some readers would like] is not to be an ascetic or not to go on vacation or enjoy life. Just to remember why we are here...
