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INDAGARE’S GUIDE TO LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY 2007

All of the openings listed are time-sensitive (many are recent cancellations) and will fill quickly. Act fast to reserve.

DEER VALLEY/PARK CITY

• There’s limited availability at the usually sold-out Goldener Hirsch Inn. In Park City, you can be the first to try the new Sky Lodge (888-876-2525; www.theskylodge.com), a property that will open on Main Street on December 26, and will have one-bedroom, one-bath suites. Rates begin at $1,125, and there’s availability from December 26th to January 16th.

• Condos in both Deer Valley and Park City can still be booked through Deer Valley Lodging (www.deervalleylodging.com) and Resort Quest (www.resortquestparkcity.com).

ASPEN

• Seven-bedroom private house for rent through the Indagare classifieds.

BEAVER CREEK

• The Pines Lodge (www.pineslodge.rockresorts.com), a Rock Resort, and the Inn at Beaver Creek have limited availability during the Christmas week. Reservations are still being accepted. Rooms from $565 at both properties.

• Beaver Creek is still accepting reservations during the Christmas week. Availability is limited. From the U.S.: 800-404-3535; www.beavercreek.com.

• The Park Hyatt (www.beavercreek.hyatt.com) still has some availability over the holidays. And there’s a three-bedroom condo in the Park Hyatt for rent on the Indagare classifieds.

• St. James Place offers luxury condominium lodging in Beaver Creek Village (one-bedrooms starting from $1375 a night; three-bedroom starting from $2,755 a night). 970-845-9300; www.stjamesplace.net.

JACKSON

• Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa: With its close proximity to world-class skiing areas and Yellowstone, the Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa provides its guests with plenty of outdoor opportunities. During the Christmas holiday (Dec. 20th to Jan. 6th) there is a five-night minimum. Rooms from $385. 800-525-4800; www.slh.com/rustyparrot.

MONTANA

• The Resort at Paws Up has availability for its Family Christmas Package, which includes activities like a gingerbread-house-building contest, cross-country skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and a Christmas Eve kids’ party complete with a visit from Santa. From $6,241 for five nights (based on two adults and two children). Available December 22-29. 800-525-4800; www.slh.com/pawsup.

CANADA

• Whistler: The Fairmont (www.fairmont.com) and the Four Seasons (www.fourseasons.com) in this top ski resort both have availability for the holiday season. If you book a Whistler vacation before November 15, you can save on lift tickets (contact 800-WHISTLER for more information).

• Quebec: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu (www.fairmont.com) Located only 90 minutes east of Québec City, this property still has availability for both Christmas and New Years.

• Heli-skiing: For the ultimate in winter escapes, Canadian Mountain Holidays (www.canadianmountainholidays.com) offers heli-skiing Christmas trips.

ST. MORITZ

• Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains: Rooms for the Christmas holiday start at $519 with a minimum stay of eleven nights. www.kempinski-stmoritz.ch.