Zurich is the consummate winter destination, with an endless assortment of attractions and activities that celebrate the season. Skiers will find plenty of fresh powder at more than a dozen slopes within an hour's drive from the city center, while those who prefer more genteel pleasures can take in a show at the world famous Zurich Opera House, which once provided a musical home to German composer Richard Wagner. If this sounds like fun, then consider a last-minute winter weekend in Zurich. It's not such an outlandish idea, thanks to Starpicks. The Sheraton Neues Schloss Hotel - Zurich is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends. Located near beautiful Lake Zurich, the Sheraton Neues Schloss is just steps away from some of the city's greatest attractions. Shoppers won't be able to resist the bargains in the Bahnhofstrasse shopping district, where high end boutiques can be found alongside quirky independent design shops, while those looking for a taste of nature can head to the Zurich Zoo. Founded in 1929, it's one of Europe's loveliest animal parks, with more than 300 species from around the world. And when it's time for dinner, head to the hotel's Restaurant Le Jardin, which serves authentic, market-fresh Swiss cuisine in an atmosphere of casual elegance. As you sip a glass of wine and toast your evening, you can plot your next great Starpicks getaway.