| Before going on a ski holiday, you should give the | | | | always the 5-star and boutique hotels. This type of |
| type of ski accommodation you will be staying in | | | | establishment often provides facilities like hot tubs, |
| more than just a passing thought. Where you stay | | | | heated swimming pools, gyms, saunas, business |
| during your vacation will have a huge effect on how | | | | centers and a mini shopping mall. You will find a |
| much you enjoy yourself in the end. | | | | number of international restaurants on the premises |
| Before you even book the accommodation, you | | | | as well. In short: you only need to leave the hotel to |
| should carefully consider which ski resort to go to in | | | | ski. |
| the first place. One thing that's quite important is this: | | | | Mid-range hotels absorb the bulk of skiers to these |
| during any ski holiday there will be days that you | | | | resorts. They mostly provide perfectly adequate |
| can't ski, mostly because of the weather. The resort | | | | accommodation and all the facilities that you can |
| that you go to should therefore be developed | | | | reasonably expect during your holiday. As a minimum |
| enough to keep you busy during those days. There | | | | you should make sure you get a private bathroom, |
| should be sufficient alternatives to skiing in other | | | | cable TV and coffee making facilities. A very nice |
| words. | | | | feature is a balcony. A hotel room can become very |
| In this regard there are ski resorts and ski resorts. | | | | claustrophobic during an extended stay. The hotel |
| Well developed resorts have a plethora of things to | | | | should also not be located too far from where you |
| do in the immediate vicinity. Very often you will have | | | | plan to ski. |
| a quaint little town nearby with lots of interesting | | | | You will find self-catering accommodation in or near |
| shops and restaurants. At night you can therefore | | | | virtually all the better ski resorts. For the family man |
| mingle with other skiers and talk about what | | | | these are the perfect solution. They offer a true |
| happened during the day. | | | | home from home experience, with kitchens, TV |
| The other type of resort, which you tend to find | | | | lounges and often even hot tubs. Many of the more |
| more in developing countries than elsewhere, | | | | upmarket resorts have heated indoor pools and |
| provides a ski-only experience. There will be facilities | | | | gyms where you can while away non-skiing hours. |
| like ski-lifts and a handful of hotels and guest houses, | | | | An all-time favorite when it comes to ski |
| but not a lot more. Unless you plan to ski around the | | | | accommodation is of course the guest house. This is |
| clock, you might find this kind of resort very boring in | | | | the perfect option for people who like to make new |
| the end. It's fine to go there for a quick day's skiing, | | | | friends. Many new friendships have indeed blossomed |
| but to spend two or three weeks there is really only | | | | around the breakfast table of a guest house. They |
| for the hardened nature lover. | | | | normally provide great value for money and the |
| The well-developed resorts usually have a plethora of | | | | better ones can be compared to the best of hotels. |
| accommodation options. For the well-to-do there are | | | | |