Hit the slopes and save with these late season package deals from resorts in some of North America’s top ski destinations.
Perfect for spring breakers looking to save on lodging and lift tickets.
1. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, Avon, Colorado - With the Sunshine on Sale package, make a reservation before April 15, 2012, at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa and get an extra night of luxurious accommodations for FREE at the magnificent chateau-style Vail resort.
2. Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, Wyoming – The luxurious ski-in/ski-out Four Seasons Resort in Wyoming’s Teton Mountains features world-class dining, full-service spa retreat, unforgettable service & signature amenities, along with incredible access to epic ski terrain & winter adventures. With their Ski Jackson Hole package, guests booking a minimum of two night stay at the resort will receive daily lift tickets for two
3. Four Seasons Resort Whistler, British Columbia, Canada – With easy access to the slopes at Whistler Blackcomb, featuring exceptional dining experiences, lively après ski scene, a rejuvenating spa & endless outdoor adventures, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler is offering free daily lift tickets for two with their Ski Whistler Package. Minimum of two nights stay at the resort required.
4. Destination® Hotels & Resorts Mountain Collection – Save up to 40% off your stay at select properties within the DH&R mountain collection, including Aspen, Snowmass, Squaw Valley, Stowe Mountain, Tahoe, Telluride and Vail. The sale is exclusive to Destination Delivers loyalty program members, which is free to join.
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Tis’ the season for a winter adventure. Hit the slopes and save with these package deals from resorts in some of North America’s top ski destinations.
1. Sign up for the The Best of Winter in Four Days Flat package at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, and get three nights lodging, two days of resort skiing, one day of self-guided snowshoeing with free snowshoe rentals, a day of dog sledding, and a round of happy hour drinks, for up to four people. Offering a vast amount of terrain and an escape from long lift lines, this ski resort in Montana’s Rocky Mountains combines luxury with affordable rates and features an exceptional spa, dining options & a variety of lodging, along with the Biggest Skiing in America.
2. At the Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole in Wyoming, their five-day and five-night skiing/snowboarding Ultimate Untracked Trio includes resort skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain, snowcat skiing, back-country skiing, and heli-skiing. The luxurious ski-in/ski-out resort in Wyoming’s Teton Mountains features world-class dining, full-service spa retreat, unforgettable service & signature amenities, along with incredible access to epic ski terrain & winter adventures.
American Airlines Brings Kids to Telluride for Free
Telluride Ski Resort and American Airlines are back with the ever popular Kids Fly Free Program this winter. American, Continental, Delta and United Airlines are also offering some of the most aggressive First Class fares in recent history, with rates as low as $632 to get to the slopes of Telluride.
Telluride boasts some of the best non-stop access of any destination ski resort, with daily direct flights from Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, and now Atlanta, as well as direct flights from Newark and Los Angeles on the weekends.
From January 5 - February 16 and February 27 - March 10, 2011, kids ages 2-12 will fly free with an accompanying adult ticket on American Airlines flights into Telluride’s Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
Located on the western slopes of the Tetons, Grand Targhee Ski Resort is regionally known as the Rocky Mountain’s best kept secret. Their abundance of champagne powder snow, coupled with Teton Springs luxury accommodations, makes this affordable lodging, lift and breakfast package a perfect romantic getaway or family winter vacation.
- Luxury Accommodations in a Deluxe Lodge Room
- Daily Deluxe Continental Breakfast
- 1 Day Lift Ticket at Grand Targhee Resort
No Minimum Stay Required. Upgrades Available. Price based on double occupancy and does not include resort fee, taxes, or gratuities. Based on availability and not valid with any other promotion. 11/25/2010 - 4/17/2011. From $135 per person per night.
All packages can be modified to better suit your needs. Options include additional days of heli-skiing, snow cat skiing, or lift tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Santa Fe Sage Inn Ski Getaway Includes:2 Night Accommodations & 2 Full Day Lift Tickets
Santa Fe Sage Inn Ski Getaway
Its time to visit beautiful Santa Fe and hit the slopes.
Book a two-night Ski Getaway at the Santa Fe Sage Inn and get a day of skiing for you and friend. After a day of skiing explore the new Railyard shopping and dining district. The Santa Fe Sage Inn has a free downtown shuttle service…so you can immerse yourself in art and history in Santa Fe’s many museums or galleries. Enjoy the hotel’s free “Healthy Start” breakfast, exercise facility, wireless internet access, guest laundry and pet friendly lodging. Packages start at $230
PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER VILLAGE CENTRE INSPIRES A GETAWAY TO THIS OLYMPIC DESTINATION FOR SPRING BREAK WITH SuperSAVER RATES AND RECORD BREAKING SNOW LEVELS
Once the thrill of the 2010 Winter Games is behind us, Whistler will bask in the glory of its widespread international appeal and that will leave the victorious slopes open for business to those who want to get their game on. In addition to the glory and world-class allure generated by the Olympics, Whistler has seen record breaking snow levels this season.
In order to accommodate winter sports enthusiasts and those looking for a Spring Break Getaway, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is offering special SuperSAVER rates starting at only CAD$289 for a one bedroom suite and CAD$416 for a two bedroom suite. Available through April 30, 2010, rates quoted are for double occupancy in Valley View Suites and are valid for bookings made by February 28, 2010. This offer is based on availability and restrictions may apply.
In addition to these SuperSAVER rates, guests of Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre enjoy: daily breakfast buffet in the guest exclusive Pacific Lounge; luxurious suites featuring full kitchens, fireplaces and balconies; complimentary wireless Internet and local calls; one of the best pool decks in Whistler with a heated outdoor salt water pool, two hot tubs and sauna; slopeside ski valet and storage at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside; signing privileges at Dubh Linn Gate Pub and the Salomon Store in Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside; and access to the in-house full service Vital Spirit Spa.
Pack your woolies, it’s a winter wonderland of savings with something for everyone…
Whether you want to hit the slopes or prefer to stay cozy indoors with a cup of hot cocoa, American Airlines has sale fares to great ski destinations, including:
- Dallas/Ft. Worth to Montrose $129*
- Austin to Vail — $149*
- Boston to Crested Butte — $149*
- Miami to Steamboat Springs — $149*
- St. Louis to Jackson Hole — $159*
Fares listed above are each way, based on round-trip purchase.
Purchase ticket by January 22, 2010, and travel through February 24, 2010.
Learn more at AA.com
TELLURIDE DELIVERS OVER A FOOT OF FRESH SNOW AND AFFORDABLE VACATION PACKAGES TO RING IN NEW YEAR
Plan a ski getaway without breaking the bank at Telluride Ski Resort.
Stay & Ski 4th Night FREE
Enjoy the fourth night free when you stay with Telluride Resort Lodging. Telluride Resort Lodging offers cozy studios to luxury six bedroom private homes in both Telluride and Mountain Village. Many properties are ski in/ski out and all are conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment.
*Based on availability, some restrictions may apply.
Kids Ski FREE This Season
Book any 5 night/4 day accommodation and adult lift ticket package with Telluride Resort Lodging and the kids ski free.
*New reservations only, some restrictions apply. One free child lift ticket per purchased comparable adult lift ticket.
This is a sale of stuff you’ll actually get excited about. How does 40% more snow just 40 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport sound?
Visit SkiUtah.com for details.
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The Buzz: The Great Utah Ski Escape
Families on the lookout for an affordable retreat with exceptional skiing, snowboarding and sledding are able to quickly and easily book the perfect “Winter Wonderland” getaway with deals currently on offer at PerfectFamilyVacation.com.
“Winter Wonderland” specials featured on PerfectFamilyVacation.com this season include:
- Studio suites in Park City, UT starting as low as $69 per night. Guests looking for even more space will find two-bedroom deluxe condos which sleep up to eight people for only $116 per night. As an added benefit, participating resorts are also offering a complimentary ski pass with a three night stay.
- Amazing one-bedroom condos in Big Bear, CA which comfortably sleep families of four for only $97 a night.
- Resort-style accommodations with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in Mammoth Lakes, CA starting from $124 per night.
Rev up for a cold winter with hot deals and incentives throughout Park City during the 2009/2010 ski and snowboard season. From free lift tickets and meals to bonus spa treatments and lodging nights, there’s never been a better time to book a winter vacation to Park City. Skiers and snowboarders can save time (and cash) with an early morning flight into the Salt Lake City International Airport and strap into winter savings less than one hour after arriving to Utah. Check out these deals below for affordable lodging options, perfect for the value-savvy traveler.
*QuickSTART (Ski Today and Ride Today)
Free lift ticket
Hop on an early-morning flight to Salt Lake City International Airport and start your ski or snowboard vacation on us with a free lift ticket! Show your boarding pass, redemption voucher and a valid out-of-state ID at any of the three Park City-area ski resorts and receive a free same-day lift ticket.
Note: Online pre-registration required. Visit www.parkcityinfo.com to register. Offer valid resorts’ opening day – December 24, 2009; January 3 – February 12, 2010; March 28 – April 11, 2010.
*Ski Free, Stay Free
Save up to $698 with the Family Value Package at Park City Mountain Resort, consistently named a top ten family resort. The Family Value Package includes four night’s slopeside lodging for two adults and two kids plus two adult three-day lift tickets. See deal details below…
Park City Family Fun Package
Only $159.00 per adult per night.
Package includes: Four nights of lodging in a one-bedroom, fully equipped condominium located 1 mile from Park City Mountain Resort, round-trip ground transportation from the Salt Lake City International Airport, and three days of lift tickets to Park City Mountain Resort for two adults and two children (12 and under). Condominium property features indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, laundry room, free in-town shuttle, ski storage and gift shop. Package is flexible – extra nights or additional lift tickets are available for additional cost.
For more information, call 800-331-3178 or visit www.parkcitymountain.com
Expires Tuesday, November 10 2009
Source: Ski Utah
Dollar-Stretching Package at Spring Creek Ranch Offers Savings Over 50%
One of Jackson Hole’s top resorts, Spring Creek Ranch, is giving skiers a chance to experience the downhill excitement of the famed Grand Teton range at an incredible value with its “Ski Free” Package. Skiers have the option of hitting the slopes at either Grand Targhee Resort or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, both prime locations for making the powder fly.
Starting late November through April 1, 2010 Spring Creek Ranch’s “Ski Free” Package starts at $87.50* per person per night– a savings of over 50% – and includes:
- Lift tickets to Grand Targhee Resort or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (up to two per day)
- Accommodations in a well-appointed hotel room
- Breakfast for two daily at The Granary restaurant
- Complimentary shuttle service to town and to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Spring is just around the corner and many Utah ski resorts are offering great savings for savvy spring snowriders. Enjoy impeccable snow conditions, sunny skies and entertaining après with the following package deals and events:
THE ALTA LODGE
-Kids ages 18 and under stay free April 12-19, 2009 at the Alta Lodge. With a reservation for a minimum of four nights, two kids stay in their parents’ room at no additional charge. Full breakfast and four-course dinner are also included daily at no charge. With two kids, this is a savings of over $200 per night. In addition to this value for families, Alta Lodge offers a free supervised Kids’ Program with activities after skiing, a special kids’ dinner, after dinner activities and shuttle service to and from the Alta Ski Area Children’s Ski School, which also has a full-time day care service for non-skiing children. For more information, visit www.altalodge.com, or call 800-707-2582 for reservations.
BRIGHTON SKI RESORT
-Brighton has a new deal with Maverik convenience stores. Pick up a Maverik Adventure Card, bring it to the Brighton ticket window any Thursday and receive a HALF PRICE Twilight ticket (12:30 p.m.-9 p.m.). That’s eight hours of skiing for just $29! Limit one Maverik card per ticket. Valid for Twilight tickets only. Brighton is open for night skiing mid December through the end of March. Call (801) 532-4731 for details.
Check Out These Powder Packages Fit for A President
In observance of the inauguration of the United States of America’s 44th president, Utah ski and snowboard resorts are rolling out some presidential packages. Discover Utah’s ‘White House’ a.k.a ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’.
Martin Luther King Size Package
This package at Alta Ski Resort includes nightly lodging in a room with one or two beds, complete breakfast and gourmet dinner daily, all taxes and service charges, a two day Alta lift ticket and round trip airport transfers. Rate is $420.00 per person per day. Double occupancy and three-night minimum stay required. Room type is assigned by Rustler Lodge at time of check-in. Available from 01/15/09-01/20/09. More information available at www.altavacations.net.
Park City Mountain Resort’s Presidential Package
Includes a ski-in/out two-bedroom luxury condo with private hot tub at Silver Star from 1-19-09 for 5 nights with 4 days of adult lift tickets. Kids stay and ski for free. Based on 2 adults and 2 kids (7-12 years). $549 per adult per night, taxes and fees included. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply. For reservations call 800.331.3178.
Secret Service Package
Powder Mountain, one of Utah’s better kept secrets, enables access to secret stashes only known by Powder Mountain’s elite force of Adventure Pros via snowcats, helicopters and buses. This powder-full package includes three nights lodging in a luxury slopeside log home (sleeps 10, one day of in-bounds guided snowcat skiing on over 5,500 acres of terrain, 18,000 vertical in one day of heli-skiing with Diamond Peaks Heli-ski Adventure and a Powder Snowcat Safari accessing 2,500 private acres of powder. $1,645 per person plus tax- Based on 10 guests. Offer available througout 2008-09 season conditions permitting. Reservations can be made by emailing columbineinn@powdermountain.com or calling 801.745.1414.
For information on Ski Utah or its 13 resort partners visit www.SkiUtah.com or call 801.534.1779.
Escape this winter with Orbitz and save up to 50% on select hotels through March 29
To help kick-off a new year of travel and beat the wintertime woes Orbitz is launching a Winter Sale that invites travelers to stop hibernating and hit the road. Whether it is a tropical beach or a snow-covered ski resort, the Orbitz Winter Sale offers hotel and package discounts that will help travelers book an affordable getaway to cure the winter blues.
Between now and March 29, 2009 (certain blackout dates apply), travelers who book on orbitz.com can save up to 50% on select hotels in more than 45 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Samples of the discounts found through the Orbitz Winter Sale include*:
Head South:
— Orlando, Regal Sun Resort: Feb. 20-23 — from $79 per night. 50% off
stay
— Dominican Republic, Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa: March 6-9 —
from $217 per night. 40% off stay plus $200 resort credit
— Hawaii, JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko’Olina: Jan. 16-19
— from $249 per night. 50% off stay
— Cancun, La Meridien Cancun Resort and Spa: Jan. 23-26 — from $294 per
night. 50% off per night PLUS two kids under 12 stay free
Warm-up West Coast Style:
— San Diego, Kings Inn: Feb. 20-23 — from $55 per night. 45% off stay
— Orange County, Anabella: Jan 9-12 — from $79 per night. 30% off stay
— San Francisco, Hotel Whitcomb: March 6-9 — from $155 per night. 50%
off stay
Hit the Slopes:
— Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort: March 5-9 — from $141 per
night. 30% off 4+ nights
— Breckenridge, Crystal Peak Lodge: April 3-6 — from $218 per night.
50% off stay
— Vail, Austria Haus Club and Hotel: Feb. 27 - March 2 — from $258 per
night. 40% off 3+ nights
LET FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS GIVE YOU A “LIFT” THIS WINTER WITH AN ULTIMATE SKI GETAWAY
Ultimate Ski Package Features Accommodation, Lift Tickets and Breakfast for an Enticing Offer
Travelers who flock to the slopes instead of the beach will find a warm welcome in a cool place this winter - Canada. As the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canada is easily one of the world’s foremost locales for skiing and snowboarding, offering spectacular scenery and a wealth of après ski activities. As an added bonus, US travelers heading north of the border this winter will also benefit from a favorable exchange rate, enabling them to stretch their dollar even further with savings of close to 20%.
Making it easy for travelers to experience the very best of the Great White North this winter is Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and its value-added Ultimate Ski Package. With attractive pricing starting from $239 a night, the Ultimate Ski Package combines nightly accommodation, daily breakfast, and two adult lift tickets per day, and is available throughout the 2008/09 snow season.
Whether it’s enjoying the fresh powdered terrain, the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and ski-in, ski-out access at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler, sipping a mug of hot cocoa at Fairmont Tremblant after a day of skiing Quebec’s majestic Laurentian peaks, or bypassing the lineups to purchase lift tickets at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the Ultimate Ski Package allows travelers to get the most out of their winter holiday.
For a full list of locations and pricing, or to make reservations, please visit www.fairmont.com/skipackages.
Pamper your loved one with a romantic getaway to Taos, New Mexico this winter. For a limited time, Hotel La Fonda is offering this special package for couples at the historic hotel on the Plaza in Taos.
Enjoy 2 days of skiing at the world renowned Taos Ski Resort, followed by rejuvenating massages for both of you and a gourmet dinner at Joseph’s Table Restaurant.
Romantic / Plush Package from Hotel La Fonda de Taos
Taos Wintertime Romance, Recreation & Relaxation for Two
Package Includes:
- Two luxurious nights lodging in a Deluxe Plaza King room
- Two days skiing (4 full-day adult passes) at
- world-class Taos Ski Valley
- Dinner at Joseph’s Table Restaurant ($100 gift card)
- Two one-hour his & her massages
- Flowers, Champagne, Chocolates
- Complimentary Starbuck’s coffees & teas
- Private D.H. Lawrence Forbidden Art Tour
- Package price is $899 per couple, plus applicable taxes.*
PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER VILLAGE CENTRE AND PAN PACIFIC WHISTLER MOUNTAINSIDE OFFER VALUE-ADDED PREFERENCE PACKAGE
With the American Dollar gaining strength in Canada, Whistler is once again a hot destination for US citizens that want to capitalize on great values in North America’s number one ski destination.
And to ignite those that want to take advantage of the stronger dollar, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts’ two award-winning Whistler properties are offering a pre-paid internet special with a Lock in Your Exchange Rate offer so that travelers can be assured of securing the great value of the current exchange rate benefits.
Starting at only $219CAD (or @USD$170, as of October 27, 2008) per night up to December 18th, and $319CAD (or @USD$248, as of October 27, 2008) from January 4th through April 25th, those who book online at panpacificwest.com, will enjoy increasing savings for booking multiple nights, adding up to a free night’s stay for those reserving five consecutive room nights. The ascending savings’ scale is as follows:
10% discount per night off any room type for three nights booked
15% discount per night off any room type for four nights booked
20% discount per night off any room type for five nights booked
In order to secure these great rates during Whistler’s coming high season, guests must book and pay in advance through the online booking engine at panpacificwest.com to secure the incredible current exchange rates. The offer is available through April 25th, and subject to limited availability.
MONTANA’S TRIPLE CREEK RANCH OFFERS A RARE DISCOUNT ON 3 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES OVER SELECT JANUARY AND FEBRUARY DATES
20% Off Room Rates Also Offered
Triple Creek Ranch, Montana’s beautiful Relais & Châteaux hideaway in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana, has long been the favored luxury getaway of couples who appreciate a perfect balance of rest, romance and Rocky Mountain recreation. Now, the award-winning resort will offer a 20% discount on three all-inclusive, five-day/four-night packages over selected dates in January and February 2009. For guests wishing to extend their stay or looking for a short visit that is not part of a package, room rates are also discounted 20% during January 3 – 13, 2009; January 24 – February 17, 2009; and February 20 – 28, 2009).
Whether couples opt to snowmobile alongside bighorn sheep, ski cross-country or downhill at Lost Trail Powder Mountain or revel in their romance, each packages includes accommodations in a luxury log cabin with private hot tub and fireplace; all meals, snacks and beverages (including gourmet breakfasts and multi-course candlelit dinners with house wines and cocktails), horseback riding in the snow, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing; and two – one hour massages.
Special rates and available packages and dates include:
Romantic Paradise in the Mountains of Montana — Priced $3,420 per couple on the following dates: February 5 – 17 and February 20 – 28, 2009
Also includes Champagne and Godiva chocolates on arrival, couples’ massage followed by Champagne, use of all on-ranch facilities (horseback riding, hiking, snowshoeing and exercise facilities)
Winter Snowmobile Adventure Special — Priced $4,200 per couple on the following dates: January 3 – 13, 2009, January 24 – February 17 and February 20 – 28, 2008
Also includes two days snowmobiling for two, freshly baked cookies and a bottle of wine on arrival and use of all on-ranch facilities (horseback riding, hiking, snowshoeing and exercise facilities)
Ski the Mountains of Montana — Priced $3,320 per couple on the following dates: January 3 – 13, 2009, January 24 – February 17 and February 20 – 28, 2008
Also includes a day of downhill skiing at Lost Trail Powder Mountain for two with lift tickets and equipment rentals, a day of cross-country skiing at Chief Joseph Pass for two with equipment, freshly baked cookies and a bottle of wine on arrival and use of all on-ranch facilities (horseback riding, hiking, snowshoeing and exercise facilities)