Types of Skiing Vacations
Aside from choosing the best ski resort for beginners, you also want to think about what you are looking for in a ski vacation. Some folks are looking for a family activity. Others are looking for a romantic vacation in the mountain. The “unattached” might be looking for a ski vacation that will give them the opportunity to meet someone with whom they can spend future romantic weekends in the mountains. Let’s explore some options.
We Are Family
Let's face it. Planning a family ski vacation can be a formidable challenge. Although families are obviously related by blood, this does not guarantee that each family member will have the same definition of "fun on the snow." Some family members might be skiers, while others might prefer snowboarding. In some cases, there might be someone who has no interest in snow sliding, and would need to find off-slope activities. Some resorts do a better job at catering to families than others. Here are some of them.
Park City Utah
If you happen to be planning a family vacation to Utah, you have a simple, four-word solution: Park City Mountain Resort. First, let's start with the economics of a Park City trip, since this is usually a concern for families. Park City has a deal that allows visitors to show their same-day boarding pass and receive a free day of skiing or riding. For a family of four, that's already a considerable savings. Now, let's consider the family lodging deals, such as the Family Fun Package. Priced at $155 per adult per night, this package offers four nights of fully equipped lodging for two adults and two children under 12, transfers from the Salt Lake City Airport and three days of skiing for two adults and two children. Lodging tax is included in the package. For information, visit www.parkcitymountain.com/.
Once you're settled in, you will want to enjoy some family fun on the mountain. Park City is famous for its Kids Signature Program, which is the only kids’ snowsport program in the country to guarantee five students or less in their classes. If you believe that a family that slides together abides together, you might consider a "mom, dad and kids" private lesson, which teaches parents how t plan a successful day on the slopes, while teaching valuable snowsport skills to the kids. If anyone wants to explore a different way to play in the snow, the nearby Gorgoza Park offers lift-served tubing and mini-snowmobiling. Do you have a non-skier in your group? No problem. The town of Park City is a Mecca of art galleries, shops, boutiques and spas. For the perfect Utah family ski vacation, Park City Mountain Resort is the best choice.
Photo: Park City Family Vacation: Courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort
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