Whether your family lifestyle is a little extreme, or more serene, a family ski vacation is a great way to have fun and bond with your kids. Family ski vacations can be as wild or as subdued as you like, and with options available for all budgets, it’s easy to plan a winter getaway for your clan.
Once you’ve all agreed that a family ski vacation is the way to go, you can start planning the details. Skiing isn’t as expensive as you might think, and there are many great resorts that cater to families with money-saving packages available. The biggest problem your family will have is choosing a location.
Most ski resorts have websites, so begin your planning process online. Assess the various resort sites and compare the accommodations to decide which resort will be most suited to your family’s needs. Don’t choose a resort based on one or two attributes, but consider many different points. If someone in your family will need ski instruction, look for resorts that offer skiing lessons by qualified instructors. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a resort where one or more of your family members won’t be able to join in the fun...