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SKIING Growing numbers of people take a winter holiday so they can enjoy the exhilaration of skiing and it is something that it accessible to the young and old. The price of your skiing holiday can vary tremendously depending on the time of the year and whether you choose the very best locations, not to mention the best quality accommodation. So where should you think about booking your next winter skiing vacation? Many people will tell you that some of the finest skiing resorts are in America and Canada, such as Aspen in Colorado, Mont-Tremblant in Quebec and Stowe in Vermont to name a few. Clearly, this is going to mean longer journey times and the costs will be proportionately higher. You are unlikely to want to travel to Canada and America for a week's skiing, so you might want to think about the popular European skiing destinations.
Nearer to home you will always have the option to drive to your winter ski resort, but this is not something that many people will want to consider, as you will need a couple of days to recover after your journey. Most people will fly to their skiing destination and this has been made much more accessible in recent years with the introduction of cheaper air fares.
 In Europe you will probably want to consider the favourite skiing destinations in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria in particular. You have many skiing locations to choose from, but amongst the favourites are Cortina in Italy (so that's where the name of the popular Ford car of the 70's came from!), Chamonix in France, Zermatt in Switzerland and Kitzbuhel in Austria. Before you go ahead and book your skiing trip it is important that you shop around for the best prices, as research has shown that the identical holiday can cost as much as 30% more or less with certain travel companies. Increasing numbers of people will decide to book the entire trip themselves, including the flights, airport transfers, accommodation and the all the skiing and lifts, saving themselves hundreds of pounds in the bargain. Admittedly it's a bit more hassle, but the savings are worth it if you have the time available to do the research. There are some great resources available on the Internet so you can research for favourite skiing destinations and these links may help you to find what you're are looking for: One of the most important decisions you need to make when booking your next skiing holiday is not where to go, but when to go. How many times have you heard about people returning from their skiing trip complaining about a lack of sow. So although the altitude of your chosen skiing destination is important, it is best to book the trip when you can be sure there is sufficient precipitation to enjoy your ski break.
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