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Whether all your fun is on the black runs or you’re only in town for the bars, there’s a ski vacation package for everyone. Right here in the US, we have some of the world’s most pristine powder. For alpine adventurers with the whole fam in tow, you want the wonders of a Windham ski vacation . Nestled nicely in New York State, Windham has trails and slopes for all ages and abilities, along with a tubing and skating park the kids love. If you’re feeling something more adventurous, how about you hop on a French Alps ski vacation . There’s plenty of pow on offer. Chamonix, Val-d'Isère, Tignes—and we’ve barely scratched the snow-topped surface.

What do ski vacation packages include?

You can tailor your ski trip package to wherever you choose to swoosh. If you can’t stand a second away from the slopes, go for a ski in ski out package that puts you at the heart of action. If budget has a bearing, stay a little further back from the lifts and relax in a chalet away from the hustle and bustle. Be sure to bundle your airfare, accommodation, and car rental, too, for an even better deal.

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Embark on a ski vacation to Colorado

Take to the peaks of Colorado with incredible skiing opportunities among the Rockies. You'll find a variety of slopes available with ramps, rails, and other obstacles if that's what you're looking for. Local ski vacations let you explore it all with convenient accommodations that can cater to beginners and experts alike.

Explore your options for a ski vacation in Telluride

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Telluride, where you'll find the ultimate ski vacation with character and charm you can always enjoy. It's located among a massive concentration of peaks, so you can enjoy a variety of slopes and a picturesque mountain village that are connected via a free gondola.

Discover a ski vacation in Utah

Enjoy some of the best snow on Earth with the slopes of Utah. With 15 ski resorts to choose from, and 10 of those within an hour of Salt Lake City, enjoying a ski vacation has never been easier. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, you'll find plenty of beginner and advanced slopes to enjoy.

Find fun with a ski vacation to Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe area has far more to offer than just the water. Around the lake, you'll find towering mountain peaks with brilliant opportunities for skiing. Not only will you find thrilling snows to conquer, but you can do it all while enjoying the picturesque eponymous lake in the background on an unforgettable ski vacation.

Hit the slopes with ski vacation in Vail

Embark on a ski vacation that emphasizes convenience. Vail is not only known for its thrilling slopes but for its charming mountain town with shops, restaurants, and cozy lodgings. You can put yourself in the center of the action downtown or book something a bit more isolated among the mountains themselves.

Enjoy a ski vacation in Vermont

With a name deriving from the concept of a green mountain, you'll find plenty of snowy peaks in Vermont during the winter that are perfect for skiing. The picturesque sights here may warrant more than just a ski vacation, with hiking being popular as well. Plus, the local ski resorts tend to offer plenty of hiking excursions during the off-season.

Experience thrills with a ski vacation to Breckenridge

Enjoy the world-class skiing offered at Breckenridge, which has been home to a state-of-the-art ski resort for decades. Take a ski vacation here, and you can enjoy easy access to the mountain with room for all skill levels. You can shred advanced courses or you can take beginner lessons here.

See towering peaks with a ski vacation to Switzerland

Switzerland is known for its towering mountain peaks, and you can ski along some of the best when you visit on a ski vacation. Resorts are popular throughout, and skiing is available longer than what you find in the typical ski areas in America. The Matterhorn is an especially popular mountain to ski.

Take an Austrian ski vacation

Immerse yourself in European old-world charm when you book a ski vacation to the country of Austria with its snow-covered peaks and cozy alpine villages surrounding them. You'll find some of the steepest slopes in the world in Austria, along with gentle runs that are suitable for more inexperienced skiers.

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Where are some of the best places in the world to go on a ski trip.

The best thing about ski-tripping across the world is it’s always a winter wonderland somewhere. Stay close to home at Snowmass —the powder-covered jewel in Colorado’s crown. Venture further afield to Japan ’s dramatic and underrated slopes. Or for an alpine adventure with hot chocolate and cheese fondue aplenty, head high into the Alps in Switzerland .

How can I find an affordable ski vacation?

Flexibility is fundamental to a cash-friendly ski vacation. Embrace an escape a little further from the slopes, stay outside high season, or book your flights, accommodation, and car rental package well in advance. With so many great ski resorts in the US , you can save by skiing closer to home too.

What are some of the best ski vacations to take in the US?

Ignite your snowy imagination with our pick of the best ski resorts in the US. If you’re just learning to snowplough, Jackson Hole is the perfect place to practice. But it’s all hail Vail for those wanting fresh powder, snow parks and epic, challenging terrain.

How can I find the best family ski or snowboard packages?

A click of the finger is all it takes to build family ski packages tailored to your tribe. Choose a spacious chalet with room for the whole clan, or an amenities-packed hotel with a kids club and pool. Remember to look out for luxuries that’ll make life easier too—lessons, a slope-side location and amazing après.

When is the best month to go skiing?

Ski season is in full swing between December and April in the US and Europe, with best deals often found at the start and end of season. If you’re looking to travel a little further, you’ll find snowy spots open year round.

How can I get the best deals on ski vacation packages?

Straightline your way to the best ski vacation package deals with Expedia. Just enter your chosen destination and sort your results by deals. You can also filter by budget to be wowed by the powder at a price you’ll love.

Can I book a ski vacation package with airfare?

Snapping up your airfare and accommodation as part of a package is an awesome way to keep costs down. Book the whole kit and caboodle—flights, car rental, lift passes and accommodation—in one easy process.

Can I book a ski trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

Choose from ski trips with free cancellation for total peace of mind. Buy now, pay later options are available on some trips too, so you’re covered if plans change.

Why should I book a ski vacation with Expedia?

Carve your way through incredible ski trip deals in just a few clicks. With the world at your fingertips, it’s easy to build and book a snowy vacation that you’ll cherish forever.

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We work with a laundry list of affordable ski resorts that offer cheap package deals for those who want to travel to top destinations at a low price. These budget ski vacation packages include economy hotels, discounted lift tickets, reduced airfare and car rentals, and deals on ski or snowboard lessons. Our Mountain Travel Experts work hard to save you money so you can ski or ride stress-free during your well-deserved ski trip.

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Hit the slopes at top ski resorts around the world with Orbitz! From lux Vail resorts to Whistler lodges to Colorado ski resorts, there’s something for everyone and every budget. Family-friendly ski resorts? Check! Sophisticated winter wonderlands? Double check. Even if you prefer cozy lodges, spas, shopping and nightlife over serious downhill action, our ski resorts have you covered.  

For the novice, the notion of strapping a board to your feet may seem like one of the dumbest things you can do on a snow-covered mountain. From Whistler to Breckenridge, find ski resorts that specialize at lessening the skiing learning curve with solid schooling, segregated beginners-only slopes, and well-groomed conditions that'll let you snowplow all you want.

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It's black-diamond bonanza. Big air, vertigo-inducing pistes, narrow chutes where four-foot drops are de rigueur. Yeah, we know your passion. And whether you've mastered Jackson Hole's Corbet's Couloir and are looking for the next hardcore pitch, or you're edging up to your first beyond-double-black run, we dare you to be your best.

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When 'boarders first carved onto the alpine scene, the sport was greeted with the same scorn a security guard reserves for a skateboarder. Fast-forward to the 21st century. The sport's been around for over several decades and its various incarnations are now a signature inclusion at the winter Olympics, not to mention that the sport has revitalized the ski industry and introduced slope-side fashion sense.

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Après-ski indulgences after perfect powder days. There's something about the ski resort vibe that carries easily over into the wee hours. Maybe it's the on-slope fashion. Perhaps it's the need to brag about your exploits long after the lifts close. Let's just say the need to party on ski vacations is best surmised by the mantra, if you work hard, you can damn-well play hard, too.

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The perfect family ski resort may run counter to your kids' expectations: It's a vacation, but we have to go to school? However, education begets liberty when it comes to the white stuff, so a good ski school should be as much part of your planning as what outfits to wear. The best ski resorts, like Vermont's Okemo and Copper Mountain in Colorado, operate top-notch ski academies where patient (bless 'em) instructors will make the rigors of skiing fun, pain-free and rewarding.

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What is included in a ski trip package.

A standard ski trip package booked with Orbitz includes your flight and your accommodation. You can build packages that include car rental, too. If you plan to stay at an all-inclusive hotel, the price of your trip could also include most of your food and drink for a proper break.

How do I find ski package deals?

Just tell us where you want to ski and your all-important travel dates, and we do the rest—putting the best ski vacations in one place to make it super-simple for you to choose from. Be sure to click ‘Add car’ before hitting search if you want to find a package that includes vehicle rental. Booking with Orbitz is easy.

How can I find affordable ski vacation packages?

To see cheap ski trip packages first, just sort your search results by price. Generally, smaller hills with fewer runs are less expensive than the world-class ski resorts, where ski passes, mountain restaurants, and the après-ski can be quite pricey. If you’re learning or you're taking kids with you, a smaller resort is the perfect solution: easier runs, fewer people, less expensive.

How can I save money on a ski trip?

By booking a package deal that includes flights, accommodation, and car rental, you can save money on your next ski trip. A good way to find cheap ski vacations and grab some savings when you hit the slopes is to look at vacation packages outside peak season—either at the very beginning or end of the snow season. And the further you’re happy to walk or commute to the ski lifts from your accommodation, the more chance there is of bigger savings.

Can I find all-inclusive ski packages?

Just search your chosen ski resorts, enter your travel dates, and select the all-inclusive filter. All-inclusive ski packages include the cost of your flights and accommodation and often the meals and drinks during your stay, which can make all the difference when you get off the mountain. Some packages may also include your ski passes and mid-afternoon cake.

Where can I find the best family ski packages?

Choose the family-friendly filter for places to stay that include family essentials and activities for the kids. Popular ski resorts such as Aspen and Park City, Utah are packed with family-friendly accommodation and amenities. It’s easy to find family and kids ski packages in 2024 with Orbitz.

Where will I find the best ski vacations?

To experience some of the best snow in the world, visit the world-famous slopes of Breckenridge , head north to Canada and the incredible Whistler-Blackcomb , or drop in Vail amazing ski resort. Wherever your ski or snowboarding wanderlust takes you, there’s an incredible Orbitz ski package waiting for you.

How to plan a ski trip?

First things first, head to Orbitz.com. From here, you can search an exciting range of the best ski packages on offer. From Denver , Colorado to Jackson Hole , Wyoming, via the French Alps —we’ve got you covered. Once you’ve decided on your dream destination, let us know your travel dates, and we’ll show you all available accommodation. Use our extensive filters to narrow down your search. And if you need any help along the way, just ask our Customer Service Portal!

Why should I book with Orbitz?

When you book your 2024 snow ski vacation with Orbitz, you’ll always get a great deal. And when you book a ski package with airfare and hotel together, you don’t just save money--you save time, too. We put the best packages in one place, and with hassle-free booking as well as flexible cancellation on many packages, building your perfect ski vacation is super easy.

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Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pigeon Forge, like skiing , cycling and fishing. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Creekside Cottage*Hot Tub*Entire Home-Pigeon Forge.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, On Dolly Time 1 mile from Dollywood is located in Pigeon Forge. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Dollywood. A ski equipment rental service is available at the holiday home, while skiing can be enjoyed nearby.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, The River Cottage is situated in Pigeon Forge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Dolly Parton’s Stampede. If you would like to discover the area, skiing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and The River Cottage can arrange a ski equipment rental service.

The area is popular for fishing and hiking, and car hire is available at the chalet. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site.

Situated in Pigeon Forge and only 3.5 km from The Grand Majestic Theater, River Crossing Resort features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With river views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The holiday home has a pool with a view with a fence, as well as a sauna and a lift. If you would like to discover the area, skiing , fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service.

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Situated in Gatlinburg, less than 1 km from Ober Gatlinburg, Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, 11 km from Dolly Parton’s Stampede and 15 km from Dollywood. The hotel offers an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests at Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gatlinburg, like hiking, skiing and fishing.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Bourbon Hollow Lodge with Hot Tub and Pool plus Game Room only 5 min to downtown is set in Gatlinburg. This property offers access to a terrace, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.9 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. For guests with children, the holiday home offers outdoor play equipment. Skiing , fishing and hiking are possible within the area, and a water park is at guests' disposal on-site.

For guests with children, the holiday home features an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. A ski pass sales point is available on-site and both skiing and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of Barenberg Cabin - Secluded Unobstructed Panoramic Smoky Mountains View with Two Master Suites, Loft Game Room, and Hot Tub.

Featuring mountain views, Buckberry Creek Chalet features accommodation with a fitness centre, a tennis court and barbecue facilities, around 3.4 km from Ober Gatlinburg. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The chalet has an outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, as well as a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. The area is popular for skiing and hiking, and ski equipment hire is available at the chalet.

This hotel is located in Gatlinburg city centre, it is less than 5 minutes' walk from Ober Gatlinburg ski resort and 10 minutes' walk from the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The hotel features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in every room.

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Zermatt, Switzerland

Mountain Paradise in Zermatt has a sauna and a steam room. Quiet surroundings and views of the Matterhorn Mountain can be enjoyed at the property which is located in the Winkelmatten suburb. All rooms have a balcony, seating area with cable TV and a private bathroom. Some have unobstructed views of Winkelmatten. Several have views of Mount Matterhorn. All are rustically furnished. Several have a wood-paneled ceiling and solid wood ceiling beams. Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

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Offering stylishly furnished rooms with balconies and coffee machines and free Wi-Fi, the Testa Grigia hotel has been completely renovated in 2010. It is only a 5-minute walk from Zermatt Train Station and Sunnegga Express funicular.

Located in the centre of Zermatt, Backstage Boutique SPA Hotel offers uniquely furnished rooms with open fireplaces and free WiFi. Opened in December 2010, it features a spa area. Backstage Boutique Hotel is within walking distance of Gornergrat railway and Sunnega railway. A ski bus is also close by. A tennis court and a skating rink are in front of the hotel.

In a quiet location in the car-free village of Zermatt, Hotel Capricorn offers magnificent views of the Matterhorn, free in-room WiFi. All rooms at the Capricorn provide a bathroom or shower, a toilet, and cable TV. Some also have a balcony. They are all accessible by lift. Guests can enjoy the sauna.

Hotel Jägerhof enjoys a quiet location close to the centre of Zermatt, a 5-minute walk from the Klein Matterhorn cable car. It has a gym and offers free WiFi. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with many international channels. The Matterhorn can be seen from some of the rooms.

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A ski trip can easily cost between $200 and $500 per person per day when you include lift tickets, gear rental, meals, lodging and transportation.

While the actual all-in cost of a ski trip varies pretty dramatically based on when and where you ski, it can quickly become a rather expensive vacation. Tack on some private ski lessons or splurge on fancy lodging and that total can quickly multiply.

However, your next trip to the mountain doesn't have to drain thousands of dollars from your bank account. In fact, you can pay for much of your ski trip using points and miles. Here's how.

Lift tickets

Let's start with the trickiest thing to buy using points on a ski trip: lift tickets. Before we can get into how to use points, you need some basic ski lift ticket knowledge.

Many major ski areas — including Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen and Breckenridge — charge around $200 per day for single-day lift tickets, but there are numerous ways to reduce your cost using both deals and points.

One tip to save money (or points) and guarantee a day on the mountain is to purchase tickets before the season starts. You can do this through advance single-day ticket reservations or a larger package or pass.

Related: Best credit cards for buying ski tickets

There are four main ski pass programs across the country: Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective and Indy Pass. Which of those ski passes is the best for you will depend on where you want to ski, when you want to ski and how many days you plan to spend on the mountain.

Related: Best annual ski pass: Battle between Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Indy

A season pass makes sense if you plan to take more than one ski trip. It can even be worth the money for a single weeklong trip. Be aware that these prices often rise as ski season nears, and sales will end for all of these ski passes at some point in December or January.

As an example, one type of available pass is the Epic Pass . The pass offers everything from a $99 (for adults) or $50 (for kids) one-day pass to an $879 season-long pass (though the price on this will go up throughout the season). Even if you only plan to ski a day or two, locking the days in this way can cut the per-day ski rate in half, even at normally expensive resorts such as Vail, Breckenridge and Beaver Creek.

When it comes to using points for these passes, you have a few options.

Several of the big-name passes, such as the Epic Pass, are available for purchase through a site called Undercover Tourist . This matters because ski pass purchases often code on your credit card as entertainment or another category of spending other than travel. However, if you can make the purchase in a way that codes as travel (such as through Undercover Tourist), your point-redemption opportunities expand.

You can redeem miles from the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card at 1 cent per mile against travel charges made on those cards. This means a $200 lift pass costs 20,000 miles.

So, if you've earned the 75,000-mile bonus from the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening), and purchase the ski pass or lift ticket in a way that codes as travel, you can use the miles toward the ski passes charged to that card. ( Here are instructions on how to do that .)

Redeem points for ski gift cards

You can also use points to buy lift tickets by redeeming points for relevant gift cards. For example, you can redeem 28,600 American Express Membership Rewards points for a $200 Aspen Snowmass gift card — but we don't recommend it.

At less than a 1-cent-per-point redemption, this isn't a great option for travelers, especially when TPG values these points at 2 cents per point . In almost all cases, you're better off using your points for flights or accommodations.

Ski for free

In addition to using points, there are many ways for children and seniors to ski for free (or at a drastically-reduced price). Targeting programs or resorts where at least some of the family can ski for free reduces the need to use as many points for the other tickets and passes.

Related: Best credit cards to use on ski trips

If you have Chase Ultimate Rewards points , you can use those points to rent ski gear in many locations.

In the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal , you can redeem points from the Chase Sapphire Reserve at a rate of 1.5 cents per point toward rented ski gear as it falls under the "Things to Do" section. Those with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card can redeem their points at a value of 1.25 cents each.

In this example, it will cost 3,056 Ultimate Rewards points per day for an adult ski gear rental package delivered to your hotel or home rental in Breckenridge. The cost for snowboard rental packages starts at 3,987 points per day.

Both packages include transportation from your accommodations to the rental center for fitting as well as transportation to the mountain or back to your lodging.

With ski gear and lift tickets out of the way, using your miles to fly to the ski resort is the next step in saving money on your trip.

Flights to mountain airports

There are two strategies for flying to or near the mountains. The first option is to fly into a small airport that's closest to the ski area you want to visit. In Colorado, this includes airports such as Aspen/Pitkin Airport (ASE), Vail's Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX). The same applies to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) in Wyoming.

This can be very convenient when it all works out well, but it actually has several disadvantages.

First, you're less likely to get a nonstop flight to these smaller airports unless you're fortunate enough to live in one of a handful of hub cities with nonstop service.

Next, the operation of your flights will be very dependent on unpredictable mountain weather. It's not uncommon for flights at these airports, especially true mountain hubs such as Aspen and Telluride, to have flights canceled for days at a time due to winter weather.

A couple of ski seasons ago, I tried to fly directly into Telluride with my family, but we found ourselves landing at Montrose and taking a bus into Telluride due to the weather. Another year, winter weather canceled our flights home out of Aspen and made it impossible to rebook new flights from that airport for days. (Thank goodness for the built-in Chase trip protection coverage , which picked up the massive, last-minute hotel bill when we got stuck in a ski town during peak season.)

Finally, award seats on these flights can be quite pricey. This is especially true on weekends or holidays during peak ski season.

How to book award flights to the mountains

When flying to smaller airports in Colorado, and many of the mountains out west, United Airlines and its regional partners often dominate service, with American Airlines coming in second place. JetBlue also has some seasonal routes to select mountain areas.

If you have a United MileagePlus credit card such as the United Explorer Card , make sure to log in to your MileagePlus account to see expanded Saver award availability .

Related: 4 reasons someone in your family needs a United credit card

As an added bonus, having an airline cobranded credit card will often help you get a free checked bag on that airline , which can be used for your ski and snow gear. Typically, two pairs of skis or a single snowboard and boots count as one checked bag, even if the boots are in a separate bag. Still, always double-check your airline's contract of carriage and current baggage policies to be sure.

Related: The ultimate guide to flying with sports equipment

Here's a sample of available routes to mountain airports (some service is seasonal and only offered on select days throughout the year):

Steamboat Springs area — Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) , Colorado:

• Alaska Airlines: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
• American Airlines: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
• Delta Air Lines: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
• JetBlue: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
• Southwest Airlines: Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), Denver International Airport (DEN) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
• United Airlines: Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD), DEN, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).

If you live in the Northeast, for example, you can fly from Boston to Steamboat Springs on JetBlue using your JetBlue TrueBlue points. Use the JetBlue Fare Finder to find the most economical award prices that work with your dates. You'll also get 10% of your points back if you have the JetBlue Plus Credit Card .

Southwest Airlines also flies to Steamboat Springs , and using a Southwest Companion Pass could be an excellent way to stretch your Rapid Rewards points this ski season. As fares to these smaller airports tend to be expensive during peak season, this can also be a great time to use a companion ticket if you have one.

Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado:

• American Airlines: DFW.
• United Airlines: DEN and IAH.

Aspen, Colorado:

• American Airlines: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) ORD, DFW and LAX.
• Delta Air Lines: ATL and LAX.
• United Airlines: ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX and SFO.

If you can find dates with a direct flight, you could pay as little as 8,500 AAdvantage miles per person each way.

Related: Best ways to earn American Airlines miles

Vail's Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), Colorado:

• American Airlines: AUS, ORD, DFW, LAX, PHX, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
• Delta Air Lines: ATL.
• United Airlines: ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX, EWR and SFO.

Since United flies from many locations to Vail, using Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles or Avianca LifeMiles is a great alternative to fly for fewer miles .

Using these partners, you can sometimes redeem just 7,500 LifeMiles one-way to fly on the same United flights for which United may want 12,500 or more miles for each way. Earning LifeMiles is also quite easy, as it's a transfer partner with Amex Membership Rewards , Capital One miles and Citi ThankYou Rewards . Quite often, you can find a hefty promotion on purchasing LifeMiles , which can save you money over paying cash prices. You may also find a promotion to transfer your points with a bonus , multiplying them in the process of making a redemption. For a nonstop flight from Houston to Vail, you could pay just 10,000 LifeMiles plus $5.60 in taxes per person each way.

Another way to get to the mountains is with your British Airways Avios points. Although it's an international carrier, British Airways is a partner with Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, and British Airways' Executive Club program has a favorable distance-based award chart for nonstop flights.

Flying from Dallas to Vail on American Airlines will cost just 9,000 Avios plus $5.60 in taxes when seats are available. British Airways is also a transfer partner with both American Express Membership Rewards , Capital One miles and Chase Ultimate Rewards , so earning miles in the program is quite easy. There are even sometimes transfer bonus offers .

Montrose/Telluride, Colorado:

• American Airlines: DFW, LGA and PHX.
• Southwest Airlines: AUS, DAL and DEN.

Denver Air Connection also flies directly into Telluride from Denver and Phoenix, but you cannot currently redeem airline miles for the flights. You would need to pay and then use a "purchase eraser" type of credit card to offset the charge with your points.

Related: Guide to a perfect ski day in Telluride

Jackson Hole, Wyoming:

• Alaska Airlines: SAN, SFO and SEA.
• American Airlines: ORD, DFW, LAX, MIA, LGA and PHX.
• Delta Air Lines: ATL, LAX, MSP and SLC.

You may also choose to fly into a larger airport, even if it's sometimes a little farther away from the ski areas. These larger airports include Denver , Salt Lake City , Reno-Tahoe and even Albuquerque or Boise, depending on where you're planning to ski.

The advantages of this strategy are being slightly more removed from mountain weather, flying on far more reliable mainline service and having many more nonstop routes from around the country with sometimes better award pricing.

Related: Guide to the Denver airport

Another advantage is that you can fly Southwest Airlines, which offers everyone two free checked bags and makes all its flights available as awards. If you have the Southwest Companion Pass , it can reduce your overall ski vacation cost immensely, as someone in your family will be able to fly with you for free (plus taxes and fees).

In addition to the recent expansion of service into some additional Colorado ski towns, Denver is also one of Southwest's biggest focus cities, with nonstop flights from the vast majority of the cities it serves.

Related: 6 award chart 'sweet spots' that will save you money on domestic flights

Lastly, it's worth mentioning that United Airlines has a bus service between Denver's airport and both Breckenridge and Fort Collins , which you can book as part of your airline ticket.

On-mountain lodging during ski season can be very expensive.

This makes on- or near-mountain lodging a great use of points when you can find award availability. Here are some of our favorite hotels near ski areas that can be booked with points:

Hilton Honors

Although Hilton doesn't have a large presence in the ski resort mountains, there are a few properties near some of the more popular resorts in Colorado and Utah.

With the Hilton Honors program, there's no set award chart; instead, each hotel has a range for the number of points it charges. You can research the range of points needed by using Hilton's Points Explorer tool . Peak dates will require more points, and you won't know how many will be required for an award night until you search (though standard rooms do still follow a maximum rate on an unpublished award chart). Expect these ski accommodations to require the highest number of points during the ski season, especially on weekends and holidays.

With resort fees on the rise, one big advantage of using your points is that you may not be charged those fees. For example, the $40-per-night fee the Highline Vail charges won't hit your bill when you book your stay with points — something to factor in when determining if you should pay for the room versus using your points.

In California:

• Hampton Inn and Suites South Lake Tahoe: 47,000 to 70,000 points per night.
• Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort: Only premium rooms, which range from 48,000 to over 200,000 points per night.

In Colorado:

• Highline Vail DoubleTree by Hilton : 43,000 to 80,000 points per night.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Steamboat Springs: 34,000 to 60,000 points per night.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge: 38,000 to 70,000 points per night.
• Valdoro Mountain Lodge, Breckenridge: This is a Hilton Grand Vacations property, and points availability is extremely limited.
• Waldorf Astoria Park City: 77,000 to 90,000 points per night (but with limited standard award availability, you may be looking at booking a premium room, which is over 300,000 points).
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City – The Yarrow: 42,000 to 65,000 points per night.
• Sunrise Lodge by Hilton Grand Vacations: Only premium rooms, which are 63,000 to over 400,000 points per night.

In Wyoming:

• Hampton Inn Jackson Hole: 55,000 to 80,000 points per night.
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson: 80,000 points per night.

You can earn Hilton Honors points with the Hilton Honors American Express Card , Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card , Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card . The Hilton Honors program is also an American Express Membership Rewards transfer partner at a ratio of 1 Membership Rewards point to 2 Hilton Honors points.

When using your Hilton Honors points, you'll also receive your fifth night free if you have status . Fortunately, all of the credit cards above come with some sort of elite status, so earning status in the program can be quite easy.

The information for the Hilton Aspire Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Related: Choosing the best Hilton credit card for you

World of Hyatt

Hyatt offers a handful of ski-in and ski-out properties where you can use your points.

One of the major benefits of using your points at these properties is that resort fees will be waived. Parking fees are also waived for Globalist members — even on paid reservations.

While some of the top-notch resorts will require between 25,000 and 40,000 World of Hyatt points per night, there are a few hidden gems in the program. For example, the Hyatt Place Keystone and the Hyatt Place Park City are both only 15,000 points per night. This is a great opportunity to use your annual Hyatt Category 1-4 award certificate , which comes upon account renewal with the World of Hyatt Credit Card .

A stay at the Hyatt Place Keystone even comes with some freebies, such as free night skiing, and kids can ski free at Keystone.

• Hyatt Place Keystone: Category 4 from 15,000 points per night.
• Park Hyatt Beaver Creek : Category 7 from 30,000 points per night.
• Grand Hyatt Vail : Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club Beaver Creek, Mountain Lodge: Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club Breckenridge, Main Street Station: Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek: Category 7 from 30,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club Grand Aspen: Category 7 from 30,000 points per night.

Hyatt has many additional Destination Hotels in and around Colorado ski areas, but in-season award availability is extremely limited. Also note that Residence Club properties have very limited award availability, especially during peak season.

• Hyatt Centric Park City : Category 7 from 30,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Place Park City: Category 4 from 15,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Place Salt Lake City — Cottonwood: Category 2 from 8,000 points per night.
• Stein Eriksen Residences: Category 8 from 40,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino: Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, High Sierra Lodge: Category 7 from 30,000 points per night.
• Hyatt Residence Club Lake Tahoe, Northstar Lodge: Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.
• Resort at Squaw Creek: Category 6 from 25,000 points per night.

You can earn World of Hyatt points with the World of Hyatt Credit Card and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card .

The World of Hyatt program is also a transfer partner of the Chase Ultimate Rewards program (1:1 ratio) and proves to be a great redemption value for those with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card , Chase Sapphire Reserve , Ink Business Preferred Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card .

IHG Rewards Club

Despite having such a large presence across the U.S., IHG offers less than a handful of properties conveniently located to the mountains. Fortunately, many of them cost 40,000 IHG Rewards points per night or less, which means you can use your annual reward night certificate that comes with the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card .

Just by being a cardmember, you'll also get your fourth night at no additional charge on award stays, which means your overall vacation cost can be quite low. And if you're ever short on points, there are many times during the year when you can buy IHG points for half a cent per point.

• Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs: Prices vary, but currently around 25,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fraser — Winter Park Area: Prices vary, but currently between 23,000 and 50,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Holiday Inn Express Glenwood Springs — Aspen Area: Prices vary, but currently between 21,000 and 25,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Hotel Indigo Silverthorne: Prices vary, but currently between 27,500 and 42,000 points per night for much of the winter, excluding holiday periods.
• Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Park City: Prices vary, but currently between 16,0000 and 30,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe: Prices vary, but currently between 25,000 and 40,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort: 35,000 points per night nearly every night this winter.

Marriott Bonvoy

If an annual ski vacation is in your future, you'll probably want to start earning points within the Marriott Bonvoy program ASAP.

You'll see from the list below that it offers the greatest number of ski-friendly properties across the West and beyond. There's everything from your high-end ski-in and ski-out resorts to more budget-focused properties not too far from the main ski villages. Unfortunately, unlike Hilton and Hyatt, you'll still be charged the hotel's nightly resort fees with Marriott , even when booking with points or holding elite status with Marriott Bonvoy .

For example, the W Aspen charges a whopping $50 per night in resort fees, even if you're staying on points. When looking at Marriott properties, you might want to pick a hotel that doesn't charge a fee, such as the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas (although that property does charge a parking fee).

Marriott has introduced peak and off-peak pricing and, for the most part, ski season will translate to standard or peak pricing. You'll also receive your fifth night free when using points , but it'll take off your least-expensive night, not necessarily the cost of the actual fifth night.

The number of points listed below for a free night indicates standard award nights.

• Beaver Creek Lodge, Autograph Collection: Prices vary, but currently between 70,0000 and 100,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Element Basalt — Aspen: Prices vary, but currently between 35,0000 and 41,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail: Prices vary, but currently between 70,0000 and 95,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Marriott's Mountain Valley Lodge at Breckenridge: Limited points availability, but currently between 45,0000 and 60,000 points per night on available dates.
• Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 55,000 to 70,000 points per night if you can find it.
• Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail: Limited points availability, but currently between 53,0000 and 56,000 points per night on available dates.
• Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail: Limited points availability, but currently between 53,0000 and 60,000 points per night on available dates.
• Residence Inn Breckenridge: Prices vary, but currently between 40,0000 and 60,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Residence Inn Steamboat Springs: Prices vary, but currently between 30,0000 and 40,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Residence Inn Vail: Opening in February 2023; points pricing is not available yet.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch : Prices vary, but currently between 85,0000 and 110,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 120,000 to 150,000 points per night if you can find it.
• St. Regis Residence Club, Aspen: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 120,000 to 150,000 points per night if you can find it.
• The St. Regis Aspen Resort: Limited points availability, but currently between 103,0000 and 120,000 points per night on available dates.
• Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, Avon / Vail Valley: Prices vary, but currently between 43,0000 and 55,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Sheraton Lakeside Terrace Villas at Mountain Vista, Avon, Vail Valley: Limited points availability, but currently between 53,0000 and 60,000 points per night on available dates.
• Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas: Limited points availability, but currently between 33,0000 and 60,000 points per night on available dates.
• The Sky Residences at W Aspen: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 90,000 to 120,000 points per night if you can find it.
• Viewline Resort Snowmass: Prices vary, but currently between 49,0000 and 60,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• W Aspen: Prices vary, but currently between 70,0000 and 95,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas, Beaver Creek Mountain: Limited points availability, but currently between 55,0000 and 70,000 points per night on available dates.
• The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley : Prices vary, but currently between 72,0000 and 85,000 points per night for much of the winter.

• AC Hotel Park City: Prices vary, but currently between 34,0000 and 40,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Courtyard Salt Lake City Cottonwood: Prices vary, but currently between 20,0000 and 30,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection: Prices vary, but currently between 72,0000 and 100,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Marriott's MountainSide: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 55,000 to 60,000 points per night if you can find it.
• Marriott's Summit Watch: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 43,000 to 52,000 points per night if you can find it.
• The Residences at The St. Regis Deer Valley: Very limited points availability, but expect prices of 100,000 to 130,000 points per night if you can find it.
• St. Regis Deer Valley : Prices vary, but currently between 95,0000 and 115,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Sheraton Park City: Prices vary, but currently between 30,0000 and 40,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• The Coudveil, Autograph Collection: Prices vary, but currently between 83,0000 and 100,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole: Prices vary, but currently between 53,0000 and 70,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe: Very limited points availability, but currently between 70,0000 and 100,000 points per night if you can find it.
• Marriott's Timber Lodge: Very limited points availability, but currently between 50,0000 and 60,000 points per night if you can find it.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: Prices vary, but currently between 88,0000 and 115,000 points per night for much of the winter.
• Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth : Limited points availability, but currently between 50,0000 and 70,000 points per night on available dates.

Remember, you can receive a Marriott free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points annually with the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card . With the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card , you'll receive an annual free night certificate worth up to 85,000 points. You also can add up to 15,000 points on top of these awards . Expensive ski resort properties are the perfect opportunity to redeem these certificates, though you'll need some date flexibility, since peak ski weekends are likely to price at higher award rates.

Here are some other ideas for redeeming the 35,000-point certificates and the 50,000-point certificates .

Wyndham Rewards

In early 2019, Wyndham revamped its award chart and introduced a chart where all properties fall into one of three categories:

• 7,500 points (or 1,500 points plus cash) per night.
• 15,000 points (or 3,000 points plus cash) per night.
• 30,000 points (or 6,000 points plus cash) per night.

Although most of the Wyndham hotels are more budget-focused properties, there are a few in the program that stand out for travelers planning a ski vacation. The timeshare properties that remain at 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points per night per bedroom may be a smart choice (although many dates are blackout days during peak ski season).

Many Wyndham Resorts require a two- or three-night minimum stay, so it can help to check for availability on points for multiple nights.

• Club Wyndham Resort at Avon: 15,000 points per night.
• Club Wyndham Steamboat Springs: 15,000 points per night.
• Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Gunnison: 15,000 points per night.
• Days Inn by Wyndham Silverthorne: 15,000 points per night.
• La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Silverthorne: 15,000 points per night.
• La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Steamboat Springs: 15,000 points per night.
• Ramada by Wyndham Frisco: 15,000 points per night.
• Super 8 by Wyndham Dillon/Breckenridge Area: 15,000 points per night.
• Club Wyndham Park City: 15,000 points per night.
• Park Plaza Resort Park City, a Ramada by Wyndham: 30,000 points per night.
• WorldMark Midway: 15,000 points per night.
• WorldMark Park City: 15,000 points per night.
• Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa: 15,000 points per night.
• Super 8 by Wyndham, Jackson Hole: 15,000 points per night.
• Days Inn by Wyndham South Lake Tahoe: 15,000 points per night.
• Hotel Becket Lake Tahoe, Trademark Collection by Wyndham: 15,000 points per night.
• Harveys Lake Tahoe: 15,000 points per night.
• WorldMark Lake Tahoe: 15,000 points per night.

If you're short on Wyndham Rewards points, you can increase your account balance with a Wyndham Rewards credit card , such as the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card or Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card . Both cards have a 10% points rebate for points redeemed on Go Free awards.

The information for the Wyndham Earner, and Wyndham Earner Plus has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Related: The ultimate guide to earning and redeeming Wyndham Rewards

Choice Privileges

Although there aren't many Choice properties near the ski slopes, if you're able to find one, they provide some great benefits.

For starters, Choice does not charge more points for larger rooms. This is a great benefit if you're traveling with a family . The major downside, however, is that Choice does not allow you to redeem your Choice Privileges points for a free night stay until 100 days out. Award prices also can vary on different dates during periods of low or high demand. Example prices below are from a weekend stay in December.

• Comfort Inn Near Vail Beaver Creek: 30,000 points per night.
• Comfort Suites Summit County: 30,000 points per night.
• The Grand Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection: 30,000 points per night.
• Quality Inn and Suites Summit County: 30,000 points per night.
• Quality Inn and Suites Steamboat Springs: 30,000 points per night.
• Quality Inn and Suites Vail Valley: 30,000 points per night.
• Winter Park Mountain Lodge: 25,000 points per night.
• Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Heavenly Village Area: 20,000 points per night.
• Quality Inn near Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort: 30,000 points per night.
• Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe: 25,000 points per night.

You can earn points with the Choice Privileges Visa credit card or by buying points during a bonus promotion .

Rent a ski house

You might even find that renting a home can be a better deal, whether you are skiing with just your family or a larger group. Colorado and other similar ski areas are full of well-appointed home rentals on Airbnb , Vrbo and even the Marriott Homes & Villas program or Wyndham Vacasa Management program .

For example, Wyndham partners with Vacasa Rental Management Company, which has a slew of amazing properties on or near the ski slope where you'll pay just 15,000 points per night per bedroom. A slope-side one-bedroom condo will only cost you 15,000 points per night, which allows you to use fewer points and be more spread out than at many of their resorts. The downside, however, is that some properties have restricted dates when it comes to using your points.

If you are looking to book a ski house through the Marriott Homes & Villas program, you can actually use your Marriott points to book an entire house or condo. The rate of return for your points isn't always great (and the Wyndham program is significantly better), but it can certainly offset the overall cost of your ski vacation. Alternatively, you can earn Marriott points on the purchase if you decide to pay cash.

There are additional ways to use points for home rentals outside of the Marriott program, such as booking via the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal or using credit card points to offset the travel charge. See more in our guide to using points to book a vacation home .

Related: How to book the perfect Airbnb

Ground transportation

Last, but not always least, is getting from the airport to the mountain (and back).

One option is to rent a car, which has several pros and cons. On the downside, there's the cost of the rental car and gas, and you may even face parking charges if you stay at a property that's very close to the mountain. You'll also have to deal with mountain driving conditions, including possible heavy traffic and winter weather — the latter of which visitors from warmer climates may not be comfortable with. Many popular destinations also have had major issues with a car rental shortage , so availability and pricing during peak periods can be problematic.

On the plus side, you can enjoy a leisurely trip to the slopes and stop at various cities and towns along the way. Having a car makes it easier to visit nearby attractions, plus local towns and restaurants in the evening. It's also very easy to use points to pay for your rental car booking either directly through a rental car program — if you're a frequent renter — or through a site like the Chase travel portal.

If you end up flying into Denver, you can be guaranteed an all-wheel-drive Audi when renting with Silvercar . Silvercar also offers additional discounts for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Visa Infinite cardholders, as well as free car seats and ski racks upon request (reserve those in advance).

Another ground transportation option is to utilize a shared or private shuttle service.

For example, Epic Mountain Express offers van service (with free Wi-Fi) from the Denver International Airport to many Colorado ski areas, such as Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Frisco and Beaver Creek. The advantage is that you leave the driving to someone else, and — in most mountain towns — you can use a free public shuttle service to get around once you arrive. Many hotels also offer shuttles into town. You may also come out slightly ahead on price if you stay for a week and weigh it against what you would have spent on gas and parking charges.

Just as with gear rentals, you can sometimes book these shuttles through the Chase travel portal. As mentioned above, there is also the ability to take United's bus service in partnership with Landline. You can book a flight to Breckenridge, for example, and you will connect to this bus after arriving at the airport in Denver.

Related: Ridin' solo, literally: A review of United's brand-new bus service between Denver and Breckenridge

Amtrak's Winter Park Express Ski Train also can be great if it aligns with your time and destination. Trains will depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, running from January to early April in 2023. The train departs from Denver's historic Union Station and takes you right to the base of the Winter Park ski area in two hours. (As an alternative, you can always take the Amtrak California Zephyr to Fraser.)

Tickets cost between $29 and $59 each way, with children ages 2 to 12 riding for half price. Tickets for the upcoming season should go on sale in November 2022. In fact, you can combine the ski train with Denver's RTD A Line commuter train service from Denver International Airport to downtown, giving you a seamless, car-free journey to the slopes. You could even include a night or two at one of the many hotels surrounding Union Station.

Related: The best credit cards to use for train travel

Bottom line

Though there's no question skiing can be an expensive hobby, it really doesn't have to drain your wallet. Whether you target savings by heading to smaller mountains or by leaning into your points and miles, there are ways to save big on your next ski trip. Skiing is also a great way to be outdoors and socially distanced for those who are still looking to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings as they return to travel.

Planning a ski trip? Start with these stories:

• Vail Resorts raises prices for new Epic Passes but keeps them lower than pre-pandemic
• Unlimited skiing with the Ikon Pass
• Best ski resorts for families in North America
• Comparing Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Indy Pass
• 4 tips for taking your first ski trip as an adult
• Everything you need to know about packing for a ski trip

Additional reporting by Jennifer Yellin, Jason Steele and Ryan Smith.

A Beginner’s Guide to Planning Your First Ski Vacation

I t’s a great workout for people who like to do active travels combined with enjoying the views of pure nature in winter. Additionally, the other activities that sports resorts provide provide something for everyone. 

For a luxurious winter getaway, explore the  best Hyatt ski resorts  nestled in breathtaking mountain settings.

Choosing Your Ski Destination

When planning to go for a skiing holiday you have to be careful where you want to go; try to check locations that allow schools to teach skiing and have relatively safe slopes. The offering of ski resorts in places such as Aspen Snowmass in Colorado, Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, and Courchevel in France are just a few of the many other factors that can decide on such a decision. These destinations have easy inclines for novices and readily accommodate new skiers.

Visit renowned travel sites that can provide you with average snowfall and weather conditions of the destinations you are planning to visit. It is therefore important for people to have confidence in the snow conditions as this will determine the success of a ski trip. The areas with higher elevations or facilities that have snow supplies will also be able to deliver more reliable conditions.

Poles are usually open from late November to early April for skiing. However, when is the best time to go? This is a personal choice. The best time to go skiing is in January and February; however, skiing in March and April also brings some advantages and ensures warmer weather and less crowded slopes.

Christmas and New Year high prices on the slopes and holidays school activities – these should be mentioned to try booking at off-peak times. The moderate mid-week dates can also be considerably cheaper in terms of price than the weekend choices.

Planning Your Travel

It is also important to book your flights far ahead of time because there will be cheaper flight prices available. Find out which airports serve your destination ski resort and ask whether you will be required to rent a car when you get there and whether shuttle services are waiting for you at the airport.

Booking accommodations directly near the skiing areas can be an additional money-saving move. Check for hotels or resorts that are ski-in/ski-out where skiers can go straight from their rooms onto the slopes ready for a fresh new day. These options may be more expensive but they save time and if you want to have the kids promptly they are probably worth it.

Packing for Your Ski Trip

There are certain things you should pack to get through a ski trip. Choosing the right equipment: Skiing requires waterproof jackets and pants, thermal underlayers, gloves, goggles, and headgear. It is also advisable to carry extra warm socks and less clothing underneath.

If you are going skiing, proper equipment must be prepared including some more common items such as sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF. In addition, a carrying backpack for bringing on-mountain items is necessary. You might also want to carry a refillable water bottle to avoid dehydration and even small energy snacks to cope with a lack of energy during travel or work.

Ski Equipment

Renting vs. Buying Ski Equipment

Regarding ski equipment, renting the necessary equipment is preferable for your first ski expedition. In this way, you will not have to buy a particular type of ski boots or a particular type of ski poles. Although all the ski resorts have rental shops that offer a wide array of equipment.

Essential Equipment for Beginners

First of all, you will need ski poles, bindings, and boots. Identify the best fitting and adjusted equipment that your body can accommodate from a trainer.

Staying Safe on the Slopes

Understanding Ski Safety Rules

Have a read-through of the common safety rules of skiing like the ski approaches, stop or slowing methods, giving way to others, and obeying signs. Another way on how to avoid collisions is to be aware of other skiers and the environment.

Tips for Avoiding Injuries

These falls may cause severe injuries, so warm up before skiing and rest when tired. Make sure not to be extremely tired when skiing and to indicate this if tired. Safety also requires wearing a helmet and using proper techniques which reduces one’s chances of sustaining injuries during a football match.

Budgeting for Your Ski Vacation

Estimating Costs

Ski vacations can be very expensive, but that still does not mean that you cannot plan the trip to the best of your financial ability. Calculate the money for food, lodging, ski passes, equipment hire, skiing lessons, and travel.

Money-Saving Tips

Some of the ways one can save on their vacation include prearranging, purchasing packages, and traveling at low seasons. Rather than buying them on campus at high prices, you could also carry favors and packing for your lunches.

Family-Friendly Tips

Ski Vacations with Kids

A ski vacation with kids can be one of the ultimate family trips. A resort that provides the kids with special programs and cares for them is a good choosing place. It is also expedient to check if the slopes used in the resort are gentle for young skiers.

Finding Family-Oriented Resorts

Family resorts also offer other extra activities such as indoor pool games, and family fun. Rental cars can add pleasure to the journey for you and the other passengers.

Sustainable Skiing

Choosing Eco-Friendly Resorts

Such resorts are concerned with sustainability by ensuring that the energy that is used and the wastes are minimal and managed. Sustainability is an issue when booking resorts by seeking to identify places that aim to preserve the environment to reduce the carbon footprint of your holiday.

Reducing Your Environmental Impact

Such actions as carpooling, using public transportation, and buying products only from local businesses can also help. Pack reusable bags and bottles to reduce waste and ensure you are being mindful of wildlife and natural environments while on vacation.

There are fundamental steps you should follow when you plan your first-ever skiing holiday: picking a place to visit, planning your vacation around the weather conditions, packing up right, and learning how to ski safely. With proper planning, you can have an invigorating, safe, and memorable ski trip.

Here endeth the lesson; but you have information enough to get on the slopes and ski the day away. Don’t be afraid to try skiing no matter how green you are, have fun, and enjoy the amazing winter views! Happy skiing!

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Why all-inclusive ski trips are a great vacation now and next winter.

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It's over 100-degrees in parts of the country right now, so think how cool it woudl be to go skiing ... [+] or snowboarding. It's not too soon to start planning travel for next winter.

As a massive heat wave grips much of the U.S. and delivers record temperatures to many of us, it’s tempting to think about winter, snow and skiing.

So even as we start planning for next winter—and it’s definitely not too early with some destinations already selling out—it is important to remember that even as we sweat it out, it’s winter right now in half the world, and one of the best ski resorts in that half is off to a great start with record snowfalls. It is also on the all-inclusive model, which is especially useful for ski travel.

There’s no form of travel I enjoy that has the capacity to induce sticker shock to vacationers as much as skiing. Plan a “conventional” family ski trip and you’ll watch the costs add up quickly, with a high likelihood of returning home way over budget.

Costly surprises run the gamut from outrageous après cocktails and overpriced—and often unimpressive—on-mountain lunches to—especially in this country, lessons and sky-high equipment rentals. Stay at a well-known U.S. ski resort and your hotel might well whack you for $30-$50 or more a day in parking and “resort fees” that you get nothing for.

But there is a better way.

All-inclusive vacations originated as a solution for budget travel, and bargain prices still proliferate, especially for beach lovers in Mexico and the Caribbean. But today top tier luxury has permeated just about every form of all-inclusive travel, from stunning Forbes 5-Star boutique resorts like Vermont’s Twin Farms to the highest-end truly all-inclusive cruises, such as Regent Seven Seas , which even throws in shore excursions. Considered the top company in its field, Micato Safaris , the only 10-time winner of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Safari company, includes every single tip along the way and all meals and wines—even when you are eating out on your own at fine-dining restaurants you chose yourself in cities along the way. There are now several deluxe larger Mexican resorts like the Forbes 5-Star Grand Velas Los Cabos , and the very best dude ranches, including Forbes 4 and 5-Star properties, almost all fit in this category. So does skiing.

Portillo, a world-famous all-inclusive ski resort in Chile, just got 45-inches of snow in a single ... [+] storm and opened last week for the Southern Hemisphere winter.

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All-inclusive definitely does not mean budget travel, especially at the luxury end, but it usually means value travel, as you get a lot of bang for your buck without egregious extras. But while the ski industry is a space that needs all-inclusives more than many other types of travel, and the range of options keeps increasing, these types of skiing and snowboarding trips have been largely overlooked even by savvy travelers. While most know that this strategy works for warm weather destinations, few realize there are many variants on all-inclusive winter vacations.

The bottom line is that you can have a great ski trip at whatever level of luxury you want and probably save money, but at the very least, know the entire price of the trip up front and stick to your budget. Here are some of the top options.

Portillo, Chile

Chile’s Portillo resort is widely considered one of the best ski resorts in the Southern hemisphere and is an icon in the ski world, a place where many national teams and pro racers go to train when it is summer in the Northern hemisphere. But the Andes, the world’s second highest mountain range after the Himalayas, have been getting absolutely crushed this season, and Portillo opened last weekend, earlier than planned, after receiving nearly four feet (45-inches) of snow in just 36 hours, with more big storms forecast. Portillo is run like a slope-side cruise ship, with weeklong all-inclusive stays in the 123-room ski-in/ski-out Hotel Portillo. There are also two dorm-like small lodges aimed at budget and single travelers and more luxurious chalets for families and groups.

The iconic yellow Hotel Portillo sits in the edge of a high-alpine lake in the Andes and offers one ... [+] of the best deals in ski and snowboard travel.

The bottom line is that it’s hard to get 450 people here, and as there is no town, they basically have the entire full-sized ski resort to themselves, no lift lines, no crowded slopes, lots of fresh powder. I’ve been, it is great, the food and wine are distinctly local in flavor and of high quality, there’s a disco, movie theater, bars, fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tubs, a spa and even heli-skiing on site. Lift tickets and four meals daily in multiple venues are included, and they even throw in childcare for families. Rates run $3,000 to $5,000 per person for full weeks, based on season. In part because of its early opening, the resort just dropped bookings before July 26 by 15%, about a thousand dollars savings per couple.

Portillo is a great summer ski or snowboard trip turnkey and very easy. The gateway city of Santiago is easy to get to, a great destination and very underrated city for pre or post stays, and Chile is extremely affordable.

French Chalets

If you want a true luxury ski vacation with a super-relaxed, laid-back vibe and nothing to worry about, check out Purple Ski and its managed chalets at the largest ski resort in the world, plus others. Last year Purple's Chalet Machapucare in Val d'Isere won "Best Chalet in France" at the World Ski Awards, with full-sized indoor pool and hotel-quality gym.

Billiards? Gourmet dining? Skiing? When you book one of Purple Ski's luxury chalets in France the ... [+] world is your oyster.

The British invented the ski vacation, crossing the Channel to ski in the Alps, and to them, a ski vacation has long meant a chalet vacation. Now Americans are finally catching on to this entirely different model for a ski vacation—and when they do it is hard for them to go back. I wrote about the European chalet model and why it is so great at length here at Forbes back in December, so you can check that out for more detail.

Here’s the short version: vacation home rentals in this country usually come with little more than the key. The European model for an all-inclusive trip is the staffed chalet, a luxury home that in addition to things like hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, and even full-size indoor swimming pool, comes with chef, service staff and a chalet manager. Rates usually include all meals (with one night out on your own), all booze, including free flowing real champagne, and on-demand local transportation. Wake up to your hot cooked breakfast, come back to be greeted at the door with après canapes and flutes of bubbly, then hot tub or get a massage or nap or play board games until it’s time for a gourmet dinner with perfectly matched French wine pairings. If you want a masseuse, ski instructor/guide, rentals delivered to the chalet, or lift tickets (many of the big European resorts are on global passes such as Epic or Ikon and many Americans don’t need lift tickets) they will gladly add this in to the rate and it stills plays as all-inclusive since you know in advance and pay the chalet company.

It’s also worth noting that in general, rentals and especially private guides are significantly cheap in Europe than the U.S. Oxygene is one of the largest ski schools in France with English instructors and operates at 15 of the nation’s the biggest resorts. When I booked last winter in Meribel they got about $600 for a full day private. The priciest resorts in the U.S. get $1400-ish, and in 2023 ski website peakrankings.com wrote that over 25 North American resorts now get over $1,000. Deer Valley had highest-season pricing of $1,470 last winter, and that’s not likely to drop when they announce new rates.

Why share a pool or gym with hotel guests when you can have your own? This is Chalet Machapucare in ... [+] Val d'Isere, which just won "Best Chalet in France."

It’s literally less than half the price in Europe, and rentals and lift tickets are also significantly cheaper. Even the massages cost less, and right now the dollar is strong against the Euro. In the U.S., the big resort operators have vertically integrated and run the instruction and rentals (and food), whereas in Europe it’s a competitive independent market with multiple players. And the on-mountain dining for lunch is dramatically better across the board, better by a wide margin than even the fanciest resorts in this country, just no comparison.

But on top of that, companies like Purple get extra discounts and when they book your lessons or rentals or lift tickets, they are even cheaper.

I like Purple in particular because a big part of the chalet experience is the food, and the company has strict rules for experience in top restaurants and have won major awards in the UK for their chalet chefs. This is not a seasonal ski bum short order cook—when our chef made shasuka for breakfast one day, it was the best I’ve ever had, and it’s a dish I’ve had around the world. I asked him how he learned to make it so well and he told me it was when he was working in London for Israeli-born chef Yotam Ottolenghi, one of the most acclaimed restaurateurs and cookbook authors in the world.

I’ve personally done chalet vacations in France twice and both times the food was excellent—on the off night we went to a Michelin-starred restaurant and it felt like a letdown. They send questionnaires in advance and can cater to any special diets and will make special occasion meals if you want.

There is also a lot of advance organizing if you want things like spa services, instruction and a reservation on your free night, and Purple has an excellent concierge to handle this. They are probably the company in this space most devoted to focusing on the U.S. market. Their chalets are primarily in Meribel and Courchevel, both part of the world’s largest interconnected ski resort, Trois Vallees. They also operate in Val d’Isere, which connects with Tignes to form the gigantic Espace Killy mega-resort, also one of the world’s biggest ski areas.

For the level of luxury provided, the value proposition is almost impossible to beat, and it crushes luxury hotels at the same level. Put 12 people (it holds 15) in the recently completely renovated Chalet Iona in Meribel in mid-March and it costs less than $3000 per person for the entire week, including all food and drink. You’d pay more just for a mid-level ski-in/out hotel room in many places, and that comes with nothing. I just priced out a guided ski week in Italy for six people staying at mid-range 3 and 4-star (Italian system, not Forbes) hotels, and the total price was about the same as renting a much higher-end Purple Chalet in Meribel for 10 people—and Itay doesn’t include all meals or any drinks. Believe me, free flowing champagne, carefully curated wines and craft cocktails for 10 people on a ski week can add up pretty fast if it’s extra.

There is also a camaraderie aspect that cannot be beat, as you can have your friends, family or both all under one roof, eating gourmet dinners at a giant table, playing cards, enjoying the spa facilities or chatting by the fire. There’s nothing to think about or worry about and the experience is just liberating—this is why they call it vacation.

Guided Trips

The Dolomites offer some of the best scenery in all of skiing, and Dolomite Mountains can guide you ... [+] through the massively interconnected ski area, the world's second largest.

There are a number of specialty ski travel tour operators offering both custom private and scheduled group ski trips. These typically combine lodging, lift tickets, a ski guide/instructor, transfers and most meals. You can do these privately for your group, or more economically as part of a scheduled group trip with strangers. You will likely spend a little more out of pocket along the way than on some of the other all-inclusive options.

One of the very best destinations to do these kinds of trips is Italy’s Dolomites, home to 12 adjacent resorts which form Dolomiti Superski, by most measures the second largest interconnected ski experience in the world, with a single lift ticket covering 746 miles of trails. The system connects many charming Italian mountain towns, combining to offer a stunning array of lodging and dining options at all price points, from budget to the likes of the Aman Rosa Alpina and Relais & Chateaux and Michelin-starred standout La Perla. For this reason, just about anyone who offers packaged guided ski trips does it in the Dolomites.

Alpine Adventures , America’s leading high-end specialty ski and snowboard travel company, offers a March guided trip with 7-days of skiing in the Dolomites and a 3-day post-ski visit to Venice, one of the world’s dream destinations—much less crowded and more authentic in winter (Venice is the best flight gateway for the Dolomites so you’d probably begin and end there anyway). While this trip is escorted, the skiing is not guided, but then most ski trips are not guided. Most meals, an upscale hotel in Venice, water taxi transfers and many more extras are included, from $2,149 per person.

The top local ski tour specialist is Dolomite Mountains , based here but focused on the American market. They offer a variety of guided English-speaking nearly all-inclusive weeklong ski tours around the region, including all lodging, breakfasts, most dinners, local transport, guides and luggage transfers. The only scheduled group option is the Dolomites Ski Safari , 6-nights and 7-days with 5-days of skiing guided by one of Italy’s superb UIAGM/IFMGA Professional Mountain Guides, a much higher level of certification than is required in this country. There are four scheduled group trips each season, from around $4,800 per person. These can also be booked as private trips, and Dolomites Mountains offers a variety of private and luxury guided trips, including off-piste weeklong alpine touring (AT) options and a food-centric “Gourmet Ski Safari.”

Ski.com is another large specialty travel company for winter sports, and they offer two annual guided trips to Japan’s Hokkaido , arguably the most desirable ski destination on earth, and home to the world’s best snow. Because there are several ski areas that require shuttling to and the language and culture can be confusing, having an English-speaking ski and tour guide for skiing Japan is especially helpful, and that is included. The trip starts at $4,181 per person but omits most meals and other extras. I have traveled with both Alpine Adventures and Dolomite Mountains above and personally heartily recommend them, but I do not have experience with Ski.com, though I have skied a few times in Japan, and it is awesome.

Alta is a legendary ski resort, best known for its deep powder and some of the best snow conditions ... [+] in the world.

Alta is a pilgrimage spot, one of the country’s most coveted destinations for skiers—but not snowboarders, as it is one of three remaining major resorts that bans them. For many it’s a day area since there is so little lodging here, but with a unique European aesthetic and no real town, what lodging it does have skews towards all-inclusive. Both the classic Alta Lodge and equally classic Gold Miner’s Daughter defy industry convention and offer lodging packages that include breakfasts and dinners daily, and the Gold Miner’s Daughter even throws in an après ski bar spread.

These don’t include lift tickets (Alta is on the Ikon pass) but since there is little else to spend money on at the base of Alta, it’s about the most affordable resort-based mostly-inclusive option in the country—and Alta is a true top tier resort.

Alta Lodge is also famous for its instruction packages, collectively called “Ski Adventures,” and this is another all-inclusive wrinkle. These add both rental gear and instruction to the food and board packages, and options include Performance Ski Camps (advanced to experts), Powder Tracks (powder skiing), Breakthrough Camp (intermediate to advanced), Women’s Skill Camp, Intermediate to Advanced Women’s Ski Camp and Advanced to Expert Women’s Ski Camp.

Luxury Dude Ranches

There is the idea of “all-inclusive” and then there is the reality, and it simply does not get any more inclusive than at the best dude ranches, including the Forbes 5-Star Ranch at Rock Creek and the acclaimed Relais & Chateaux Forbes 4-Star Triple Creek Ranch , both near Missoula, MT. These places go beyond amazing food and open bars and add things no one else does, such as all rental gear and even ski clothing—you could go without packing anything.

Luxury dude ranches are almost all run as all-inclusives, and one of the very best, Montana's Ranch ... [+] at Rock Creek has downhill skiing.

There’s opulent lodging, usually in private cabins, standout cuisine, top shelf wine and spirits, and a laundry list of included activities such as shooting, fishing, skating, yoga, horseback riding, fat tire snow biking and snowmobiling. They also have enormous trail networks for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and most uniquely, each ranch partners with a sizable hidden gem local resort, Discovery Mountain (Rock Creek) and Lost Trail Powder Mountain (Triple Creek). Both include lift tickets, private transfers to and from the mountain, and send skiers with gourmet packed lunches (or cook a delicious meal right in the ski resort parking lot). These are both among the nation’s very best luxury resorts of any kind, but winter is off season, in a big way.

Similar over the top pampering can be found at Wyoming’s 30,000-acre Relais & Chateaux Brush Creek Ranch , which includes the Forbes 5-Star Magee Homestead and has its own private ski resort onsite, Green Mountain. It is limited to 16 skiers and snowboarders daily, with a yurt for lunch and snowcat for lifts. Brush Creek also has its own distillery, brewery and goat cheese creamery. There are just 44 units for 50 miles of hiking and snowshoe trails, plus just about every cold-weather activity imaginable.

Vermont’s Forbes 5-Star Twin Farms is not a dude ranch, but operates in sort of the same way, with everything you can imagine included, and an even higher emphasis on gourmet cuisine and wine, plus cooking lessons on top of all the other activities. They used to have their own onsite mini-ski resort but shut the lifts and now take you up to the top of every run on a special snowmobile trailer, a unique “chauffeured skiing” I’ve never seen elsewhere. The mountain has six trails, and skiing here is more of an activity than a reason to visit, especially popular with first-timers giving it a spontaneous try, since it is so private, instruction is also included, and the resort stocks a full inventory of loaner alpine and alpine touring gear. I’ve been a few times, and this is easily one of the best resorts in the world. Winter is also off-season here.

Why settle for a hotel on your ski vacation when you can have your own cabin at Lone Mountain Ranch, ... [+] located at the Big Sky ski resort.

Lone Mountain Ranch is a luxurious property that is not as tony as the ones above but is unique in that it is the only dude ranch located at a major ski resort in the U.S, and by major, I mean Big Sky, Montana , the second largest in the country and currently the hottest. Lone Mountain offers all-inclusive packages with dining (but not drinks), lodging and onsite activities, including the nation’s largest resort cross-country trail system. It provides free shuttle service for guests to and from the lifts, though lift tickets are not included. It’s a novel way to do a fairly inclusive ski vacation at a major resort with Old West flair, a two-for-one experience that I wrote about in detail earlier this year here at Forbes .

Lodge-Based Skiing

Alaska's Todrillo Mountain Lodge is one of the world's top heli-skiing destinations—and ... [+] all-inclusive

Most skiers and snowboarders have heard of heli-skiing and sno-cat skiing, but few make the leap to place these in the all-inclusive category. However, the majority in North America (the rest of the world does more day trip heli) are based at dedicated and often remote lodges with all meals, often adult beverages, gear, and guiding included, along with safety gear, ideally inflatable avalanche backpacks.

The biggest and best-known operator is Canadian Mountain Holidays, CMH , with multiple lodges in 11 destinations in Northwest Canada. There are lots of options in Alaska as well, and the most highly regarded is probably Todrillo Mountain Lodge , co-owned by Olympic medalist Tommy Moe, which uniquely takes advantage of the very long daylight to offer combination spring heli-skiing and world-class King salmon fly fishing trips.

Nevada? Yes, Ruby Mountain heli-skiing is one of the industry's best-kept secrets—and all-inclusive

If you are a first timer dreaming of trying heli-skiing, I highly recommend Ruby Mountain Heli in Elko, NV, with 200,000 skiable acres. The oldest operator in this country, they have shorter and more affordable 3-day packages, are the easiest to get to, and have terrain for all abilities, including that better suited for first-time heli-skiers, as well as a sno-cats for back-up in bad flying weather. The ranch house feels like staying at someone’s home, complete with hearty home cooked meals, and it has a great vibe.

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It may be steamy outside, but summer is prime ski-trip-planning time. And as if on cue, the airlines are sharing their new itineraries and increased service for winter 2024-’25. If you’re like us and need a little powder-day dreamin’ to help get you through the summer months, there’s no time like the present to plan a winter vacation.

To that end, Delta Air Lines recently debuted its upcoming winter schedule, with over 15 additional flights to bring skiers from major cities to ski towns. Here are some of the highlights.

Starting Dec. 21, the airline will begin flying its largest domestic ski schedule ever, and travelers coming from or transferring through Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Atlanta will have more options to get to the slopes.

Starting in the West at LAX, Delta is expanding its seat capacity by 25 percent and offering daily flights to Bozeman and Vail (Eagle County Regional Airport) in addition to the current daily service to Jackson Hole and Aspen. The airline will also fly once a week to Sun Valley on Saturdays.

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Salt Lake City is already a frequent connection for skiers coming from other parts of the country and will continue with daily flights to Bozeman, Sun Valley, and Jackson Hole. The airline is committed to its Salt Lake hub and will add 50 additional Delta gates by 2027.

Delta already offers year-round flights from Minneapolis to Bozeman and will increase service to operate daily flights during winter holiday periods from the Twin Cities to Steamboat Springs and Jackson Hole.

Delta’s largest hub and the world’s busiest airport (by passenger traffic) will continue to serve thousands of skiers for the 2024-’25 season as the airline adds more service from Atlanta. The routes include a second daily flight to Bozeman, daily flights to Aspen, and seasonal daily service to Vail, Steamboat Springs, Montrose/Telluride, and Jackson Hole.

“With our latest winter schedule, customers have more choices than ever, with up to 190 weekly flights to places our customers want to fly to most, paired with the premium services and amenities our customers always enjoy,” Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning shared in a press release.

The Best Airlines For Skiers

Wondering which other airlines do the best job of serving ski destinations? United is still the most prominent ski-town airline with hundreds of flights into popular mountain airports (including the only nonstop from New York City to Jackson Hole). If you find yourself booking with American Airlines you can filter flights online by ski resorts, which is a perk if you’re unsure where to fly into.

If you’re looking to fly to a Pacific Northwest ski town, consider Alaska Airlines, which offers flights to airports near Alaska’s Alyeska (Anchorage), Idaho’s Bogus Basin (Boise), RED Mountain, B.C. (Kelowna), Marmot Basin, Alb. (Edmonton or Calgary), and Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Yampa). Best of all, you can take advantage of Alaska’a ski free program and exchange your boarding pass for a lift ticket on your day of arrival (blackout dates may apply).

While JetBlue may not have the most ski-town flights, they do boast a nonstop from New York to Vancouver—the closest major airport to Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.—and they’re the only U.S. airline to offer the trip.

Southwest has 15 ski cities on its schedule, including smaller East Coast options like Manchester, N.H. Southwest also offers the coveted two free checked bags.

As you’re booking flights, keep in mind that many ski resort airports are far smaller than hub cities, which means that you may have to fly with a stop in between. To help cut down on layovers, find an airline that has a hub closest to where you live. So if you’re based near Charlotte, N.C., consider flying American, or if Houston is home, look at United flights.

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Dennis Schaal , Skift

June 27th, 2024 at 9:53 AM EDT

Here's a look at the stealthy Booking.com for Business. Parent company Booking Holdings has larger priorities, but this unit is growing.

Dennis Schaal

When an online travel company has a fast-growing business unit, it usually doesn’t take much prodding to get officials to tout it. But that’s not the case with Booking Holdings and its nine-year old business unit, Booking.com for Business .

Booking.com for Business has an exclusive partnership with travel-management company CWT, which provides it with 24/7 customer service and fulfillment, as well as flight, car rental and hotel inventory, including loyalty rates and rewards from the big chains that are usually only available on hotel websites.

With CWT slated to be acquired by American Express Global Business Travel, we asked Booking.com what would happen to the partnership.

We also wanted to know more about the strategy and details about the unit’s growth, and how business travel might relate – or not relate – to Booking’s Genius Rewards program.

Booking.com doesn’t break out any numbers for Booking.com for Business, which has its product team located in Singapore, and declined to comment for this story. Amex GBT also wouldn’t comment.

Booking.com for Business By the Numbers

However, Skift found some numbers for Booking.com for Business through its partner, Serko , which powers the Booking.com for Business platform. Serko is a public company that trades in New Zealand and Australia.

As seen in the chart below, Booking.com for Business saw its completed room nights (net of cancellations) jump 65% to 2.5 million in fiscal 2024, which ended March 31, according to Serko’s annual report.

Booking.com for Business gets inventory from multiple sources, including direct hotel relationships, bed banks, CWT, and global distribution systems. Serko’s completed room night figures do not include room nights from global distribution systems when Booking’s customers book them on its platform. So the actual number of Booking.com for Business’ completed room nights might be higher than 2.5 million.

Booking.com for Business makes up virtually all of Serko’s activities in unmanaged business travel, which means small- to medium-size businesses without formal corporate travel policies. These types of businesses are Booking.com for Business’ target customers.

Booking.com for Business’s room nights makes up just a tiny portion of those at Booking Holdings, which had revenue in 2023 of more than $20 billion . The completed room nights that Serko cites for Booking.com for Business are fewer than 1% of Booking Holdings’ room nights.

Instead of commenting on Booking.com for Business, Booking Holdings may want to emphasize that it is focusing on its core leisure travel business, as well as expanding flights and AI-related products.

Booking.com for Business Room Nights and Active Customers

The accompanying chart also shows that Booking.com for Business’ roster of active company clients grew 10% in fiscal year 2024, to 172,000. (Note that the number of active clients fell by 4,000 in the second half of the year compared with the first half.)

Clients include the University of Chicago, Rt Motorsports, New York Institute of Finance, softserve, and Mark Miller Subaru in South Towne, Utah, according to the Booking.com for Business website.

Serko’s revenue, primarily consisting of hotel commissions, grew 4% in fiscal year 2024, the company stated. The chart shows that Serko’s average revenue per Completed Room night was 10.09 euros ($11) in the first half of fiscal 2024 and 9.38 euros ($10.22) in the second half.

No one has disclosed Booking.com for Business revenue, or CWT’s from the partnership.

Booking.com for Business Strategy

In April, Serko announced that it had renewed a 5-year partnership with Booking.com.

“Our renewed partnership with Booking.com for a further five years, as announced on 30 April 2024, is a major milestone – providing a strong foundation for future global scale,” Serko stated. “We are executing plans with Booking.com to deliver further growth through customer acquisition and activation, and expansion of the product offering.”

Serko stated in public filings that other elements of Booking.com for Business’ growth strategy are to up the use of incentives and loyalty offerings to increase road warriors’ repeat business, and to improve the post-booking experience to retain customers.

Booking.com also plans to add features for managed travel programs, which would mean trying to attract larger corporations.

Serko announced this week that it hired David Holyoke, formerly head of commercial strategy at Airbnb, to lead its unmanaged business travel unit.

Although Booking Holdings didn’t want to comment for this story, Joshua Wood, Booking.com’s director of business travel, has given at least a couple of talks at Serko events over the past couple of years about the partnership and strategy.

See one of the interviews in the video below.

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Photo credit: Exterior of a Booking.com office in Amsterdam. Booking.com for Business saw its roster of room nights booked jump 65% last year. Robertvt / Adobe Stock

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