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Ski FAQ's
Q: What are the top resorts for families?
A: Use our Resort Finder tool and rate the amenities that
are most important to you. The Resort Finder will then
present the top resorts for your needs and preferences.
Q: Do skiers and snowboarders use different
lift tickets?
A: No. Skiers and snowboarders both use the same lift
ticket.
Q: What does ski-in/ski-out really mean?
A: It can mean different things to different people. Some
properties may tout themselves as ski-in/ski-out, but might
actually be 50 yards from the slopes. When in doubt, just
ask us or look at the property description on our Web site.
We have visited the properties and can tell you exactly how
far an accommodation is from the lifts, a certain
restaurant, downtown or whatever is most important to you
and your traveling companions.
Q: Is it possible to book a ski-in/ski-out
property if I’m on a tight budget?
A: While this is possible in some destinations, it may not
be in others. In both cases, keep in mind that
ski-in/ski-out convenience will almost always cost more.
Knowing exactly what your want to spend will help determine
which type of property is right for you
Q: What should I do I would like to rent
skiing or snowboarding equipment?
A: Whether you own your own equipment or this is your first
time, renting is a great idea. Not only are you able to
avoid the airlines’ baggage fees, you’re able to use the
newest equipment on the market. Your Travel for Less.us
Vacation Specialist can book the appropriate equipment based
on your abilities. For the utmost convenient, we can arrange
for your rental equipment to be delivered right to you. All
equipment is conveniently fitted right in your hotel room,
condominium or house.
Q: Should I book a vehicle or ground
transfer?
A: When in doubt ask your Travel for Less.us Vacation
Specialist. The answer usually depends on the proximity of
the resort to the airport and the number of travelers in the
party. The answer can also depend on the location of and
services offered by your lodging accommodations. Once in the
destination, however, most resorts are easy to get around on
foot and/or have advanced public transportation systems.
Q: When is the best time to book? How early
can I book?
A: To make sure you get your preferred travel dates and
accommodations – especially for the December Holidays/New
Years, Presidents Day week and spring break – book as early
as possible. Though some properties don't release
availability until well into the summer months, your Travel
for Less.us Vacation Specialist can take your early-booking
requests and work to get results for you as soon as the
information becomes available.
Q: Do you offer travel insurance and what
does it cover?
A: We not only offer
travel insurance, we strongly recommend it. Since certain
components of your packages are totally non refundable at a
certain point prior to travel, having insurance may be the
only way you can receive money back should a cancellation or
delay be necessary due to illness or weather. For full
details of coverage, see our
Travel
Insurances Partners
Q: What components can be included in my
Travel for Less.us vacation?
A: We offer the largest selection of mountain lodging
inventory and ancillary components in the travel industry.
Travel for Less.us you can book everything you need for the
perfect ski vacation, from discounted lodging, air and lift
tickets to equipment rental, lessons and off-mountain
activities.
Q: How much do your services cost?
A: Travel for Less.us’s services are absolutely free! with
top-notch service, we offer the added value of unsurpassed
knowledge and price – all at no cost to you.
Q: How long has Travel for Less.us been in
business? Can I trust you?
A: Travel for Less.us is North America’s largest provider of
mountain travel and has been in business gainfully for
nearly 40 years. Our number one priority is and has always
been to arrange worry-free mountain vacations for our
customers. We have fostered strong relationships with
mountain resorts, lodging accommodations, airlines and
ground transportation companies for decades and continue to
do so today. By booking with Travel for Less.us, our current
and future customers can rest assured knowing that they will
receive the high-quality vacation experience for which
Travel for Less.us is known to deliver each and every time
Lodging & More
Travel for Less.us is the ultimate one-stop shop. In
addition to being experts on lodging and transportation,
Travel for Less.us’s Vacation Specialists can assist in
bundling your customized vacation package with things like
lift tickets, equipment rentals, ski school, travel
insurance and more.
Don’t wait until your arrival to make important decisions
about the rest of your vacation. Save time, money and
headaches by allowing us to take care of all the details.
In addition to being
experts on lodging
and air,
Travel for Less.us’s Vacation Specialists can assist in
bundling your customized vacation package with things like
lift tickets,
equipment rentals,
ground transportation,
lessons,
travel insurance
and more.
Lodging
With access to more than 1,500 properties worldwide, Travel
for Less.us offers more lodging options in the mountains
than any other travel provider. Always there to ensure you
have the finest travel experience, our Mountain Vacation
Specialists are the best in the business and will help you
find the lodging accommodation that's right for you based on
your interests, budget and expectations.
Lift Tickets
Don’t waste time searching for what you think is the best
deal on lift tickets when you can easily get them for less
from Travel for Less.us. By bundling your lift tickets into
your Travel for Less.us vacation package, you and your
travel companions can receive a discount of up to 40% off
the resort’s ticket window price. Ask your Vacation
Specialist to calculate your savings on lift tickets and to
provide information about exclusive promotional package
offers available to you throughout the season.
Equipment Rentals
Whether you’re an expert who owns your own equipment or a
rank beginner, it’s always a great idea to have Travel for
Less.us arrange for you to rent the newest equipment on the
market. By having Travel for Less.us make sure everything
you need is waiting for you upon your arrival, you will
avoid the airlines’ baggage fees while also lightening your
load at the airport. Travel for Less.us can even arrange for
your rental equipment to be delivered right to your hotel
room, condo or house in most resort destinations.
Air Transportation
Let us help you get to any of the 100 mountain destinations
we serve. We have worked with airlines for nearly 40 years
and know the intricacies of how they operate. We’re here to
make air travel easy for you and will use our experience to
find you the best available airfares and itineraries into
Ski Country. As the largest provider of mountain travel in
North America, we work with all the major airlines,
including United, Frontier, American, Delta and more. If
you’re looking for additional air options for a mountain
vacation in Europe or South America, we also have
international agreements with United, Delta, SWIS,
Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, LAN and more. Trying to get
to the mountains, but your preferred flights are sold out?
Give us a call. Our airline relationships allow us access to
inventory not available to other travel providers.
Ground Transportation
Travel for Less.us specializes in packaging everything you
need for the perfect vacation experience. We can arrange
ground transportation including rental car, shuttle service,
rail or private limo to get you from the airport to your
accommodations leaving you with plenty of time on the
slopes. Your Travel for Less.us Vacation Specialist can also
provide information on the best ways to get around the
resort.
Lessons
With so many skiers and riders enrolling in ski schools,
there are currently more choices than ever before. Let your
Vacation Specialist find the right ski school options for
you. Children and “never ever” beginners will enjoy the
sport much more by learning how to do things the right way.
For the more advanced snow riders out there, sharpen your
skills by having Travel for Less.us enroll you in a
specialized group or private lesson to learn how to
gracefully fly through bumps or ski the steeps with more
confidence. For many, group lessons are a great way to meet
new friends. Let a ski or snowboard pro introduce you to new
terrain. Resort instructors also know where to find the best
conditions on the mountain and how to avoid the crowds,
allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the mountain environment
worry free.
Travel Insurance
Why risk your vacation dreams when you can protect them with
ease? Protect your playtime! In just seconds you can obtain
customized benefits to protect both you and your traveling
companions against things that can affect your trip, like
sickness, travel delays, trip cancellation, and more. We
offer innovative benefits that give you true vacation peace
of mind. Keep the adventure on the slopes, instead of in
your travels.
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