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Sunday, August 10, 2008

What To Look For In A Family Ski Holiday

If you are trying to plan the best possible family ski holiday but are not sure what you will need to account for there can be a lot of misinformation out there to sift through. The first thing you need to figure out is what resorts you will be able to go. Your family ski holiday will be severely limited by how you can afford to travel. If you are planning to fly, you may want to look into a ski package holiday that includes airfare. In these cases you can sometimes get some outstanding deals on a family ski holiday.

What To Look For In Your Family Ski Holiday

A family ski holiday can be a fun time for you and your family, but you have to plan ahead in order for it to be so. One of the most important things to remember when planning your family ski holiday is your budget. You will need to account for lodging, travel cost, lift costs, equipment costs, and food costs. In addition I would plan to have extra money in case piece of equipment breaks. You more than likely will be able to rent whatever you need, but you may end up having to purchase a new set of bindings, poles, boots or skis depending on what happens.

If you are really looking to save money on your family ski holiday I would plan to cook as many meals yourself as you possibly can. This really is a significant cost out and the hill, and it is one that is totally avoidable with proper planning. Chili, stew, and pasta meals make very effective and easy to make dinners on a ski trip. All you need is a wall outlet and a crock pot. Just put the ingredients in in the morning and when you get back your meal will be ready to go.

Another thing that is incredibly expensive on ski trips are drinks. Bottled waters, pops, juices and the like are way overpriced at any ski resort. If you can pack a cooler before you head out to the hill and fill it up with drinks you will thank me. If you have never been skiing for long periods of time you will be amazed at how thirsty you get. In addition you will be able to bring drinks you know are healthy for your kids as opposed to relying on whatever is available at the lodge.

Well there you have it, some simple suggestions to make your family ski holiday the best it can be.

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