| It's time for the spring thaw again, but you don't | | | | cheaper than in winter, due to less people booking |
| have to give up winter sports entirely, not just yet. | | | | during these times, of course. Like with hotel deals, |
| Many ski resorts still have plenty of snow in the | | | | you'll want to check the rates for midweek arrivals |
| springtime, and the conditions are often more | | | | and departures as they will be less expensive than |
| comfortable than in wintertime. Here's some ways | | | | weekend travel. Also, check out sites that offer last |
| you can find great deals on spring skiing: | | | | minute bargains. A last minute airfare can often be |
| Hotels and Accommodations | | | | less than 50% of the original price. Don't forget about |
| Find the best deals on hotels, inns, bed and | | | | checking the ski resorts nearest to you. While they |
| breakfasts near resort towns by visiting their web | | | | may not have the famous name or the plethora of |
| sites. Many offer special deals this time of year in | | | | activities as some far away destinations, your local |
| order to fill their unused inventory of rooms. For | | | | ski resorts will certainly be much cheaper and faster |
| maximum cost savings, try to avoid booking around | | | | to travel to. Many even offer special prices just for |
| holidays like Easter and most weekends. You will get | | | | locals. |
| the best rates during the week in the springtime. | | | | Holiday Specials |
| Lift Tickets | | | | While a ski vacation is understandably more |
| Not only hotels, but also lift tickets often have their | | | | expensive around holidays, if your only vacation time |
| prices slashed or offer better rates than during the | | | | is around a holiday such as Easter or St. Patricks Day, |
| winter months. Check out web sites for the resorts | | | | then look for specific deals based on these holidays. |
| you are headed to find current deals. Less people on | | | | Some holiday deals can even include more value, like |
| the slopes means less lift ticket sales, so they | | | | special activities based around a holiday. With these |
| naturally cut the rates during these times that are | | | | holiday specials, booking farther in advance is the |
| considered the last of the season or the off-season. | | | | best way to minimize the cost. |
| Package Deals | | | | Shop Till You Drop |
| One of the best ways to get maximum savings is to | | | | In the springtime, many stores are clearing out their |
| go for an all inclusive package deal. These packages | | | | winter clothing, ski accessories, even ski equipment |
| typically include airfare, hotel and even meals and lift | | | | like skis, bindings and boots. Take advantage of the |
| tickets. Poke around ski resort web sites, the big | | | | clearance pricing to upgrade your winter clothing and |
| travel bargain sites and check with your travel agent | | | | ski equipment. You can literally get all your gear and a |
| to see what's on offer. | | | | new outfit at huge discounts at this time of year. |
| Transportation | | | | Use your new buys on the slopes in the spring or |
| Flying to a winter destination in the spring is often | | | | save it for next winter. |