Ski Vacations

Seven of the best sites about ski vacations. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Wolf Creek Lodging Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Whistler Accommodation)

1. Worldwide Ski Vacation Packages at Ski.com - Make reservations for your next individual or group ski vacation online or via phone. Lots of information (including a video gallery, maps, weather reports and testimonials) about each resort. Offers luxury, group or escorted travel options, too. Also features online community with discussions by state or ski-related topic. If you don’t know where to go, a “Resort Finder” will find the best resort to meet your vacation desires. Sign up for their e-newsletter to be notified of special deals. (www.ski.com)

2. Western U.S. and Canada Ski Vacation Planners - Specializes in air-inclusive vacation packages with additional discounts on hotels, ski equipment, and lift tickets. (www.skivacationplanners.com)

3. SnowPak - Find and compare ski packages available from various travel agencies, including an extensive “Hot Deals” listing on the home page . Lists ski vacation packages by country, state, and resort area. It’s not as obvious, but you can easily get to the most popular resorts and resort areas, such as Whistler, Banff, Jackson Hole, Colorado, utah, and Lake Tahoe, via hyperlinks at the bottom of the home page. (www.snowpak.com)

4. Vermont Ski Resorts - One-stop shop for information about Vermont alpine and cross country ski resorts. A Destination Guide shows all the resorts in the state and lets you click on the map to get up-to-date details about a resort, including trail stats and current conditions. The “Vacation Clipboard” lets you create an account to save things you want to do and share photos and stories. (www.skivermont.com)

5. Sports America Tours - This travel company boasts that they have “served skiers since 1976″. The site includes a list of featured lodges and special values. Group plans are available as well. Plan and price your vacation, but confirmation of reservations is handled via phone or email. (www.sportsamerica.com)

6. Ski and Snowboard Resort Guide at Away.com - You can always find resorts by region, but this site also lets you locate resorts based on your interest. For example, if you’re not a people person, click on the “Lack of Crowds” link. If you’re traveling with children, click on the “Family Skiing” link. Articles, advice, resort maps, details and stats about each resort are available.  (www.away.com)

7. Ski Utah - “The Official Source for Information on the Greatest Snow on Earth”. This site from the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association promotes Utah’s ski and snowboard industry and provides lots of information about ski vacations in the state. Get up-to-date snow reports and trail conditions. Find online coupons and promotion codes that you can use while planning your trip. (www.skiutah.com)