A physical challenge, adventure in the outdoors and incredible scenery all come with a Ski vacation, but many people worry about how much they will cost. However, you shouldn’t postpone your skiing or snowboarding vacation because you’re on a budget; you just need sure-fire ways of saving money. Below we’ll give you tips and highlight some great deals for ski vacations.
Château Beauvallon, Quebec
Canada should be your first choice if you want a ski vacation outside of the US due to short travel time and an abundance of amazing spots to pick from. One of our favorites is Mont Tremblant located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec.
For example, four-star hotel Château Beauvallon [1] has great reservation deals [2] with 25% discounts for four nights or more, so you can end up paying only $200 for a two-bedroom booking. The suits have a fireplace, balcony, kitchen, and heated bathroom floors. Other perks and amenities include a scotch bar, free breakfasts and parking, and an indoor pool.
Keystone Resort, Colorado
This Colorado ski resort covers multiple bowls and mountains in Summit County and offers many lodging opportunities, some as inexpensive as $160 per night. [3] Winter vacation deals with free skiing for children 12 and under make this a family-friendly option.
Deals extend to 20% accommodation discounts along with gratis ice skating and yoga. Other than that, you can take skiing or snowboarding lessons, ice skate on a lake, go on sleigh rides in Soda Creek Valley, enjoy spas, and restaurants, besides having free transportation.
Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah
Solitude Mountain Resort is 30 miles from Salt Lake City and offers skiing and snowboarding in the Wasatch Mountains with trails for beginners, experts, and intermediate winter vacationers. The resort has a wide variety of lodgings starting at $200 per night with various amenities such as:
1. Outdoor hot tubs
2. Free parking
3. Well-equipped kitchens
4. Club Solitude access with saunas, theaters, and fitness and games rooms [5]
Discounts include a free fourth night or a discount for a lift and lodging bundle. [6]
Crucial Tips for Every Skiing Vacation
Besides looking for deals and discounts for ski resorts on Expedia, you can save some money with the following tips:
1. Check ahead for any extra equipment fees with airlines. Some will take your ski or snowboards for free, let you check-in multiple pieces as one item, or have better weight and size limitations.
2. Check with your hotel to see if they offer free equipment as a bundle with your lodgings.
3. If a full kitchen comes with your lodgings, buy groceries and cook to save money.
4. Buy toiletries and personal cosmetics at home because they will be more expensive at a hotel. The same goes for socks and gloves. If you think you’ll forget something, use the list from Real Simple. [7]
5. To get ski vacation discounts and deals, plan them ahead and book lodgings for less busy periods like Presidents Day, or between Xmas and New Year’s Eve.
Skiing Trips Don’t Have to Break the Bank
World-class skiing is available in the US and Canada, so you don’t have to spend money. In fact, you can save money on many deals and discounts if you do a little research beforehand.
[1] https://www.chateaubeauvallon.com/
[2] https://www.chateaubeauvallon.com/hotel-deals
[3] https://www.keystoneresort.com/
[4] https://book.keystoneresort.com/v2/lodging-offers/promo- code?package=50000340#?startDate=2018-12-19&endDate=2018-12-20&nights=1&adults=2&children=0
[5] https://solitudemountain.com/
[6] https://solitudemountain.com/explore-lodging/lodging-packages-specials
[7] https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/travel-planning/skiing-packing-checklist