Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Planning A Ski Vacation For The Family

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By Alison Heath


It's family vacation planning time, and everybody wants a ski trip. Ski vacations are quite affordable, and there are great packages that you can get. You just have to choose the destination.

Majority of ski resorts have online sites. You can start by browsing through these sites. There are plenty of things to consider when you choose a resort. If one of your family members can't ski yet, then it's important that you find a resort that offers ski school. While most resorts do have ski schools, some don't. Don't make the mistake of choosing a destination where one or more of your family members won't have fun, simply because they don't know how to ski.

The slopes, lifts, and trails should be considered next. You want to make sure that the resort has something to offer everyone in your family. If the resort is mainly for beginners, a more skilled skier wouldn't have fun. A resort with no snowboarding park would not be a great place to go if you have a snowboarder in your group. There are those resorts that offer all types of winter sports, so check if all your family's interests are included.

Next, look at the lodging. You want comfortable accommodations. Usually, there are hotels at the base of the slopes, but they wouldn't always be very affordable. Find out what your lodging options are for the area, and choose the one that is right for your family and your budget. If you will be staying farther away from the slopes, make sure that there is transportation to and from the slopes each day!

Your family will have many more interests that you will need to search for before deciding on a particular destination and resort. Your family might want to do some dog sledding, sleigh riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or horseback riding. Resorts do offer these activities, but some don't - so be sure to ask about the winter activities, as well as the planned events during the time that you will be at the resort. This will help you plan a ski vacation that your family will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives.




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