Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Planning Ahead Is Key To Great Family Ski Vacations

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By Zachary Justice


When choosing ski resorts for your family vacation, make sure that it offers a variety of slopes and activities that would appeal to all kinds of skiers. You want a happy medium when you plan a family ski vacation.

Ski vacations tend to be quite expensive, but there are ways to save money if you have the time to plan ahead. For example, "ski and stay" vacation packages may offer free lift tickets for kids along with lessons and discounts on equipment and lodging. Some ski resorts offer specific areas for beginning skiers including a simple method of getting to the top of the hill.

You'll save lots by getting a ski-in, ski-out deal on a condo. You save big time by preparing your meals at the condo, plus you get to ski from the front door of your condominium. Condominiums located in ski resorts usually offer the nice touch of a fireplace for cosy evenings of playing family games or toasting marshmallows.

Your family won't be spending every moment on the slopes (it's an exhausting sport), so a ski resort with amenities such as an indoor pool, ice skating, hiking and biking are also desirable.

If parents want some alone time during the vacation, make sure there is child care available in the resort and make advance reservations. There are even those resorts that have nannies available to look after your small kids while you ski or go out.

You should make careful plans ahead of time to ensure that everyone in the family will enjoy the ski vacation. If something is not what you expect when you arrive, don't hesitate to let the right persons know and also inform them of your expectations.

Generally, ski resorts would want to please their customers. If you don't see certain amenities offered on their websites or advertisements, be sure to call and ask about them. You should be completely satisfied that you're getting the best deal possible before you book the reservations.

Remember, you're the customer - and they want you to return to their ski resort. Family ski vacations are expensive, and it's important that you all have a great time. Ski resorts know that unsatisfied customers won't be coming back in the future.




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