| Everyone is always looking for a deal. It doesn't | | | | is because the travel agencies buy up blocks of seats |
| matter if it's just on a paper towel or a big ticket | | | | on airlines, trains, or buses, as well as blocks of hotel |
| item like a car. If you can save money and still get a | | | | rooms. In many cases, you can save as much as |
| good product or service, most people will jump all | | | | 30% off the cost of traveling alone! |
| over it. When it comes to finding a cheap ski | | | | #3 Leave on Tuesday or Wednesday |
| weekend there are a few things you simply must | | | | If you're flying, Tuesday and Wednesday are usually |
| know before you make your reservations. This will | | | | the cheapest days to depart. While that's not exactly |
| help ensure you get a low price, but also that you | | | | a cheap ski "weekend," if you can manage a few |
| get the most out of your trip. Take a look at the | | | | days in the middle of the week, you're going to save |
| following: | | | | quite a bit of money. This not only applies to your |
| #1 Look for Package Deals | | | | travel arrangements, but also to your lodging. Almost |
| Many people jump on the internet and simply start | | | | every lodge and resort offers lower rates during the |
| making reservations for cheap flights, followed by | | | | week. Do you have a few days vacation coming to |
| cheap accommodations. The truth is that you can | | | | you? Get away from the office for a couple during |
| usually find a much better price if you're able to book | | | | the middle of the week! |
| the complete ski package. This means you'll get your | | | | #4 Don't Check Your Baggage |
| airline tickets, your lodging, and your ski tickets all for | | | | All but a couple of the airlines are now charging for |
| one low, combined price. In some cases, you may | | | | checking your luggage. While you can still get away |
| also be able to get your ground transportation or | | | | with a free carryon bag, you could pay as much as |
| your food included as well. Booking a a getaway with | | | | $50 each way to check just on piece of baggage. If |
| a package deal is one of the most important things | | | | you were planning on taking your skis, you may be |
| you can do to save some of your hard earned cash. | | | | better off to rent a pair than pay these extra fees. |
| #2 Travel in a Group | | | | When it comes to getting a great deal on a cheap ski |
| Ok. So not everyone wants to travel with a bunch | | | | weekend, the above tips are sure to help your |
| of people they don't know or those they don't care | | | | pocketbook. Any time you can save some money is |
| to know! However, you can save a tremendous | | | | fantastic, but when you can do so and still have a |
| amount of money when you sign up for a cheap ski | | | | great time hitting the slopes, it's even better. Isn't it |
| weekend with a group travel company. One of the | | | | time you had a few days to play in the snow? |
| reasons why these trips are so much less expensive | | | | |