And, contrary to popular belief, a ski vacation can cost substantially less than a comparable vacation at a 'sun' resort. In fact, if you can drive to your ski resort, you can probably take two ski vacations for the price of one trip to the sun. The first step toward a successful ski vacation is to obtain information on various destination resorts by writing the ski areas you are interested in or by obtaining literature from ski shops, travel agencies or airline tour desks. All resort ski areas will be happy to send you information on their mountain, package plans and lodging facilities. Make Reservations - Nearly all major ski areas operate a central lodging reservation service that will assist you in your choice of lodging and package plans.
Many areas have a Web site with online booking capabilities.
You can also deal with an individual lodge or book through a travel agent or airline. The earlier in the season you book, the wider your choice of lodging options. Unless you have no choice, it is best NOT to go during holiday periods when rates are higher and skier numbers are at their peak. Send Deposits - Once you've made your reservation, you'll be sent a confirmation indicating the amount of deposit due. This should be sent in right away unless you already paid the deposit by credit card at the time you made the reservation.