How to Save on a Family Ski Trip
November 15, 2007. It's that time of the year again, when parents are busy reserving luxury vacation rentals for the annual ski trip. This year, check out the new website, WeJustGotBack.com. It's a travel website for families, by families. They recently published an article called "More Snow, Less Dough: How to Save on a Family Ski Vacation."
Here are some of their tips:
Aim off peak – At Smuggler's Notch in Vermont, lift tickets cost half as much during the slow weeks as they do around the holidays. Forget about three-day weekends such as Presidents Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Go mid week – Weekends also cost more in many cases than weekdays. Use weekends for travel time or for off-slope activities. Many resorts and nearby towns have plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained.
Get free kids lift tickets – In the contest to attract families of skiers and snowboarders, many areas offer free or discounted lift tickets for children.
Consult the deal watchdogs – Some websites have dedicated themselves to searching out the deals. Try Liftopia or SkiCoupons.com , for example.
