Archive for May, 2010

Are you looking for great Vail vacation packages in one of North America’s top skiing destinations? Look no further than this Rocky Mountain town for great skiing. Great skiing for everyone from beginners to experts. This area is a great wintertime destination for singles, couples, and families. In fact, especially families! So, how do you find a great vacation package? Follow these steps to help you find a great vacation package in Vail, Colorado. . .

. . . First, decide when you want to go and for how long. Can you get the time off from work? Who is going with you? What is your approximate budget?

. . . Second, look for great Vail ski packages online. Fine a few that are appropriate for you and compare prices, dates, and features. Some might offer great lodging, others might offer some other benefit. Some might have meals included, others might not. Decide what works best for you and draw out all your options in a chart, if necessary. Confer with the others in your party to see what they’d prefer.

. . . Third, book your Vail ski packages online or by phone Depending on the package you choose, airfare may or may not be included. Check and book a flight. Remember, the earlier you book the better your chance of getting a booking and the better your chances of getting good price. Because it’s North America’s top ski destination, you can be sure that it books up really fast as winter approaches. Then simply start packing! You’ll be counting down the days to your vacation, disappointed that each one seems to drag on forever! (Remember Christmas when you were a child?)

Finally the day has arrived! Board your plane and take a flight from wherever you live to Eagle County airport. They have direct flights from many major cities in the US, so you can look forward to a pleasant trip. You’ll land at the airport, which is not in Vail but in Gypsum, about 40 minutes away. From there, you can either rent a car or find a shuttle that will take you into Vail. Check in to your lodging then start enjoying your Vail Ski packages vacation! Vail has the largest free shuttle service in the US to help you get from your hotel to Vail Mountain. Choose from one of three sides of the mountain, depending on your abilities: beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

After several days of skiing, consider venturing over to Snowmass or Aspen and skiing Snowmass Mountain. While you’re there, don’t forget to try the famous Snowmass chili. Antlers is another destination to try. Each of these cities can be found at the base of a mountain to provide fantastic skiing. Then, return to Vail and continue enjoying your Vail Ski packages. Take time after your busy day to check out the world-class dining available in the Bavarian-inspired village. Shop the quaint shops in Vail for gifts and mementos of your vacation. You’ll have a great time. And you’ll want to book again for the next year to enjoy more skiing. But don’t forget that Vail also offers some great summer vacation choices, too!