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School Ski Trips to Italy

Home to high altitude skiing and Olympic pistes , where spellbinding summits overlook charming resorts, School Ski Trips to Italy promise quality at an affordable price. Easy to reach by coach or air, it’s perfect for groups who don’t want to travel far. Fuelled on the slopes by authentic Italian pizza, you can enjoy passionate local instructors, great skiing conditions and excellent accommodation, all topped off with traditional Italian hospitality.

School Ski Trips to Sestriere

Chosen for its high altitude and dramatic mountain landscape, School Ski Trips to Sestriere offer snow-sure skiing all season round.

High altitude, great for Easter!
Over 400km of piste
Main ski resort for 2006 Olympics

School Ski Trips to Bormio

As a multiple World Cup Championship and World Cup host resort, Bormio offers extensive pistes for all abilities.

Beautiful Medieval spa town
Ski School at 2000m - snow-sure!
A great 'all-rounder' of a resort!

School Ski Trips to Madonna di Campiglio

World Championship resort with incredible skiing on two linked sides of the valley, which varies from rugged to tree-lined pistes

150km of piste catering for all abilities
4-star accommodation options

School Ski Trips to Santa Caterina

With two very distinctive sides to the ski area, ski trips to Santa Caterina offer fantastic skiing for all abilities.

Safe and compact mountain resort
Chance for ski-away days in Bormio
Picturesque night skiing available

School Ski Trips to Folgaria

Nestled in the mountains of Trentino, Folgaria provides good, varied skiing in a safe village atmosphere.

Perfect for beginners and intermediates
Varied pistes with 100% artificial coverage
Great après activities for schools

School Ski Trips to Bardonecchia

Bardonecchia's varied runs, excellent lift system and extensive snow-making facilities never fail to impress.

On the French/Italian border
Over 100km of piste
Fantastic variety of après options

School Ski Trips to Madesimo

Uncrowded slopes and minimal lift queues, skiers can enjoy a variety of terrain, from tree-lined runs to high altitude pistes.

Good snow conditions guaranteed!
Pistes well suited to all abilities
Plenty of piste-side hotels on offer

Beautiful sunny landscape of the fresh snow and peaks of Prato Nevoso, Italy

School Ski Trips to Prato Nevoso

Wide open runs, a small town charm, fantastic aprés and is an excellent choice for both beginners and intermediates.

Part of the Mondole ski area
Offers 106km+ of prime alpine skiing
Awesome snow-tubing course!

School Ski Trips to Sauze d’Oulx

With high altitude pistes, extensive glade skiing and a busy après scene, it’s hard to resist this charming bustling resort.

400km of piste in the Milky Way ski area
Host of the 2006 Winter Olympics
Skiing up to 2825m

School Ski Trips to Tarvisio

Regularly used for the FIS for World Cup events, Tarvisio has lifts stretching up to 1,750m, providing fantastic skiing for…

Excellent snow coverage
90% snow cannon coverage
Night skiing available

School Ski Trips to Aprica

Based in the scenic region of Valtellina, Aprica is a splendid natural plateau between several mountain ranges. North-facing slopes promise…

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School Ski Trip to Italy

Starting from £1,110, starting from €1,300, starting from $1,460.

This ski school/university trip to Italy will give students the opportunity to try out an exciting winter sport. They’ll get to improve their skiing skills with daily lessons on the slopes in Sestriere, a resort in Italy’s western Alps. Here’s our ski trip in Via Lattea at a glance:

ski lessons for 4 hours each day
delicious food, like antipasti and Fontina cheese
evening activities at the hotel

Like what you see? Discover what you could be doing on this ski trip in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable.

*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.

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✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students ✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip ✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing ✓ Full financial failure protection ✓ Public liability insurance ✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed

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Speak to a specialist, day 1: antipasti.

Morning/Afternoon

Touch down at Turin airport and hop on a private coach to serene Sestriere . (You could also take a coach or flight from Rome, Florence or Bologna.) Check in to the hotel and get kitted out with ski clothing, before getting measured up for your boots and skis.

Dine on a feast of antipasti , which originates in North West Italy. Traditional antipasto includes cured meats, olives, pepperoncini, mushrooms, anchovies and various cheese – yum! After filling up, listen to a safety briefing so that you’re all prepped for your exhilarating time on the mountains.

Days 2-5: Sliding Down the Sestriere Slopes

Hit the slopes and enjoy 4 days of skiing in nearby resorts. Become a pro with daily ski classes , 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. There’s 1 instructor to every 10 students – so you’re sure to get plenty of expert attention.

Meals will be in the hotel close to the slopes. One of our favourite dishes is the Fontina cheese , from the North West region of Italy, bordering Switzerland and France! And the fun doesn’t stop there – before bed, enjoy a range of evening activities that will be arranged at the hotel.

Day 6: See You Later, Slopes!

Head back to Turin for your flight home or continue your Learning Adventure in Bologna, Florence or Rome!

Take part in action and outdoor education. Students will be using their wits as well as bodies to master winter sports on these world-class slopes.

Expect students at a complete beginner level in snowboarding or skiing to be able to make basic turns and more by the end of their instruction with the snow school., practice a new sport in an unfamiliar environment. students will tackle and adapt to the challenges that come with taking on a sport in such a cold climate..

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Ski trips to Italy

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School and group ski trips to Italy

The breathtaking scenery, high quality accommodation and typical Italian cuisine make a school ski trip to Italy a truly unforgettable experience. Most properties offer a hot lunch at the hotel or on the mountain, giving school groups the opportunity to sample an array of true Italian delicacies from the thin-crusted pizza to its delicious gelato.

School ski groups also enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, well-groomed slopes and with no shortage of après-ski options for evenings, what more could you ask for?

Italian Resorts

Andalo-Molveno
Bardonecchia
Foppolo-San Simone
Marilleva-Folgarida
Milky Way Monti della Luna
Milky Way Sestrière
Passo Tonale
Piancavallo
Prato Nevoso
Santa Caterina/Valfurva

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“ Folgaria - A great base for school groups! The traditional villages of Folgaria and Serrada provide perfect Italian charm for school groups to explore. Our hotels are within walking distance of the slopes making it easy to get to the slopes and enjoy skiing through many of the tree lined pistes. You may even come across one of the World War I forts which are well known in the area. ”

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School Ski Trips to Italy

The land of pasta, pizza and incredible skiing!.

Italy is one of the premier destinations for school ski trips and with good reason. Italy is host to some of the best ski resorts in Europe with the Alps and Dolomites dominating the Northern and Western areas of the country. Italy also holds a special place in our heart as it's the country where we first began offering school ski trips, way back in Winter 1983/84. We've traditionally specialised in the Aosta Valley, which is incidentally the smallest of Italy's 20 regions and with a semi-autonomous government.

One of the greatest things about Italy, apart from the food, is the incredible scenery - the perfect canvas for your school ski trip! The skiing here has something for everyone, so whether you're looking for the chic and style of Courmayeur, the vast ski area of La Thuile, the superb progression of Pila or the Italian Three Valleys in Gressoney, the perfect ski trip is waiting for your group.

Why Go Skiing in Italy?

Iconic resorts and stunning scenery. The Mont Blanc range, views of the Matterhorn and incredible panoramas.
The food! The Italians really know how to do pizza and pasta.
Incredible history. THe Aosta Valley, where we exclusivey operate in Italy, is home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins outside of Rome which add a great historical twist to your ski trip.
Superb skiing. There is a reason many people visit Italy to go skiing every year.

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Choosing a school skiing trip to Italy

When it comes to deciding where to head on your school skiing trip to Italy, the country is divided into two main areas, both of which are found at the northern tip of this passionate ski loving nation: Piedmont and Dolomites.

The Piedmont are offers more than a thousand kilometers of piste skiing and often has good quantities of fresh powder while the rest of the Alps are struggling for snow. There are more than 50 ski resorts in this region, plenty of which are child friendly and great for school trips to Italy, and offered by UK ski operators.

The Dolomite Mountains are something to behold, their enormous vertical walls towering above the 12 ski areas located in this part of Italy. Mountain sports enthusiasts visit in their millions each year, and there are plenty of ski resorts tailor made for school skiing trips. Unlike other countries where you ski down the mountains, skiing in the Dolomites is relatively gentle, with the vicious looking mountains merely providing a stunning backdrop to your days on the slopes.

School friendly resorts in Italy

No matter what part of Italy you choose as the base for your school group, you will find yourselves well looked after, with children guaranteed a warm welcome in any Italian ski resort. There is also plenty to do when you are not taking your ski tuition, with lots of snow based activities, and more general entertainment in the resorts themselves.

Although you will find everything from snooker table flat nursery areas to seat of the pants black runs, Italy can be generalised as having good beginner skiing provision. Gentle, undulating green and blue runs are plentiful, many resorts are snowsure and there is far more sunshine than bad weather, it is no wonder that so many schools choose Italy for their school ski trip.

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Recommended Italian resorts for school groups

The Milky Way or Via Lattea ski area in Italy's Piedmont region, is vast! Centered around the famous resort of Sestriere, school ski groups will be kept busy! ...Milky Way

The Folgaria ski area in the Trentino Dolomites has 100+ kilometers of runs, and a very traditional atmosphere. School groups are made to feel very welcome. ...Folgaria

Aprica in the Italian Alps has around 50km of runs. As ski resorts go, Aprica is pretty small with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for school ski trips. ...Aprica

Passo Tonale is a high altitude resort with amazing views. For school ski trips, the pistes are snowsure with excellent, well groomed snow all season long. ...Passo Tonale

For school groups looking for the perfect skiing trip, Bormio ski resort, part of the wider Alta Valtellina ski area, has good snow and plenty of variety. ...Bormio

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Aprica Overview

With an altitude of 2361 metres, Aprica has an enviable snow record and has a superb range of skiing for all abilities. There are extensive nursery slopes ideal for first time skiers and intermediates are particularly well catered for, but there are also enough challenging runs for the more advanced skier. One of the après ski highlights for school groups is the ice skating rink which is floodlit at night. Students really experience the magic of the Italian mountains in this lively resort with its unspoilt alpine landscapes.

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Hotel Posta

Location: Aprica

Capacity: 85

Situated only 600m from the main ski lift and right in the centre of the main town. A ski bus service is available for easy access to and from the slopes. This property is a traditional Italian hotel and a popular choice with our school groups!

Rooms: Students are accommodated in 2-4 bedded rooms, all with en-suite facilities.

Facilities: Lounge, TV room, bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas. Select says: Full board accommodation which includes a three-course evening meal and a choice of hot lunches or packed lunches.

Park Hotel Bozzi

Capacity: 120

Ideally situated by the nursery slopes and approximately 50 metres from the ski lift! The Hotel Bozzi is also within walking distance of all village amenities. This property is perfect for our school groups and a great addition to our school ski programme.

Rooms: 45 spacious bedrooms sleeping 2-5, all with en-suite facilities.

Facilities: Dining room with views of the slopes, large lounge area, games room with pool table, meeting room available to use for evening entertainment.

Capacity: 82

The Hotel Urri is conveniently located near the town centre and 750 metres from the nursery slopes. Staff are friendly and accommodating, and the hotel offers schools rustic Italian charm along with good facilities.

Rooms: 28 rooms, 82 beds (doubles, triples and quads)

Facilities: Bar, TV room, second larger bar (which is good for discos), lounge area for evening entertainments, dining room, free Wi-Fi, safe at reception, ski storage, hot lunch.

Aprica Après Ski

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Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language

What you’ll experience : A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity. Select says : You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.

Subject range: Cultural

What you’ll experience : Karaoke is a fun way to spend an evening in the resort and enables the children to socialise and relax. Perfect after a busy day on the slopes. Select says: Karaoke includes a soft drink.

Night skiing - Aprica

Subject range: Winter Sports

What you’ll experience : A different way to experience the slopes – night skiing takes place on the nursery slopes of Aprica and is an exciting way to spend one of your evenings. Select says: A brilliant and memorable experience for the group.

Bowling - Talamona

Subject range: Physical Education

What you’ll experience : A fun activity and a break from the snow – always popular with school groups.

Select says: Suitable for coach groups as 54km from Aprica.

Swimming - Aprica

What you’ll experience: There isn’t a better way to relax muscles after a long day on the slopes than to swim in the 25 metre long pool in Aprica. A great way to socialise and enjoy some leisure time in the evenings. Select says: Swimming hats are compulsory which can be purchased when there for €3.

Ice Skating - Aprica

What you’ll experience : Outdoor ice skating in the centre of the village. A great way of experiencing another winter sport beside skiing. Brilliant for having fun and socialising in the evenings. Select says : Available Tue, Thu and Sat 21:00 – 23:00 / Sun 10:15 – 12:30 / 15:00 – 18:00 / 21:00 – 23:30.

Disco Night

What you’ll experience : A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun. Select says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.

Pizza Evening

What you’ll experience: Enjoy a night out and pizza! A great opportunity for your group to socialise and enjoy a classic Italian meal after a day on the slopes. Select says: Sampling authentic Italian pizza is an essential night out for groups travelling to Italy and the Italian borders! The meal includes a soft drink and ice cream for dessert.

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School Ski Trips to Andalo, Italy from MSG

School ski trips to andalo, italy.

Our school ski trips to Andalo in Italy offer an amazing opportunity for ski enthusiasts. The resort is recognised for its 60 km of wide, safe and faultless pistes that deliver a gripping experience for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts and which makes it perfect for a school group.

Reaching elevations of up to 2125 metres (Cima Paganella), pistes cover all ability levels as part of an infrastructure supported by over 19 lifts. No wonder it is currently the camp for the Norwegian Ski Team.

The resort of Andalo sits just 200m from the lifts and offers traditional Italian culture in an authentic village setting. Boasting ice rinks, spas, indoor swimming pools and many cafes and restaurants, this Italian resort is very well-suited for UK school groups looking for the perfect mix of varied skiing, excellent tuition and après.

When speaking about Andalo, Kjetil Jansrud (the current Winter Olympics gold medal holder) had this to say: “I know Andalo well, and I’ve been here to train many times. Last year I even got up at four in the morning to come and train in Andalo (I was in Val Gardena for the World Cup). I also participated in the Alpine Rockfest: it’s not easy to find such well-prepared slopes.”

Where to stay in Italy?

Hotel angelo.

Located within the Trentino region of the Italian Dolomites the Hotel Angelo is surrounded by greenery and ski slopes, ideal for a tranquil setting away from the immense mountainous slopes.

Conveniently situated 200 metres from the lifts and only a further 100 metres from the centre of the village, Hotel Angelo is within walking distance of the points of interest in Andalo.

With free WIFI, a full board basis with varied food that can be tailored according to individual needs including a family owned restaurant that is a local favourite in the resort, satellite TV, fully equipped wellness centre and free private parking. Hotel Angelo is nothing short of perfect for a visiting school.

What to do in Italy?

There is plenty to do après-ski to make your trip in Andalo fun and memorable for your students.

Ice Skating
Night Skating
Pizza Night

Ski resort facts

Piste (km) 60

Highest point (m) 2125

Beginner pistes (Blue) (%) 35

Intermediate pistes (Red) (%) 60

Expert pistes (Black) (%) 5

Lifts 19

Snow Cannons (%) 90

Bus from Calais 14 hrs

Airports Milan (3 hrs)

When to visit Italy?

For a school trip to Andalo, Italy we recommend visiting between December and April, making it suitable for Christmas, February and Easter half term holidays.

Our Recommendations

“This trip is perfect not just for skiing, but also to visit Milan en route home. A perfect city and ski trip in one!” – Mark Gardner, MSG Tours LTD

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Anyone can tour the Vatican, but only the right guides can get you a private visit.

I just got back from an exploration of Turin followed by a weeklong hiking trip in surrounding Piemonte, Italy’s most prestigious wine region, which included multiple winery visits. For restaurants and guides and sightseeing in Turin I used an Italian-based travel specialist that is the choice of many of the best luxury travel agents/advisors in this country (the best travel agents are savvy enough to know what they do not know and regularly rely on local experts). For the hiking trip, I used an Italy-based active travel specialist that does nothing else, and does it with a food-centric spin. It was another fantastic Italy trip, one amazing day after another, featuring many meals, wineries and experiences I never would have found by myself, especially by asking random friends or watching You Tube influencer videos by people with far less Italy experience than myself.

“We don’t focus on stars or diamonds, we focus on really special one-of-a-kind experiences and lodging that lets you discover our Italy,” said Heather Dowd, who lives in Turin and along with her Italian husband Beppe Salerno. They run Tourissimo , the active travel company we used. We had several friends hiking with us who were on either their very first or second trip to Italy, and when we reviewed our experiences at the end for the trip, one place we stayed, an 18 th century castle turned boutique hotel, was the overwhelming favorite. It did not have whirlpool tubs or Frette linens, it did not have a concierge or room service, but it had excellent food and beautiful gardens in which we had an epic dinner. It had cooking classes, a great location, a fun aperitivo evening cocktail session, and most of all, incredible charm..

Everyone wants the perfect meal in Italy, but not everyone knows where the locals go to find it.

It was exactly what my first timers dreamed Italy would be like, and it was a place we never would have found online. It was perfect, and even in Italy not every place is, but the reality is that Heather and Beppe and their guides spend a lot of time behind the scenes visiting small hotels and vetting them, way more time than the people who rate their stays on booking websites. One of my friends was so impressed he is already planning an extended family hiking trip to Sicily with Tourissimo next year.

If you want to have an insider experience in Italy, and see the places locals go, you need a local insider to help you out.

“Our goal is for guests to experience Calabria like we do, so we’ve built experiences that aren’t available online,” said My Bella Vita’s Moore. “Nowhere else can you find a multi-course lunch hosted at Zia Pina’s or a picnic prepared and delivered by Signora Francesca. Lunch in the home of our friend, Chef Massimo, isn’t available on Google. When creating or reviewing experiences I always think of my sister in Texas. If she were visiting, would I take her here? If that answer is yes, I know we have a winner.” That is exactly the standard by which I’d like my Italy travels to be judged.

A trip to Italy is a beautiful, special, and almost sacred experience, so don’t screw it up by taking bad advice. I do not know every local specialist—and I hope to keep finding more—but I know several experts I would recommend for different kinds of travel. Or use a good travel advisor, something I recommend for all travel (Read my article Why You Need A Travel Agent More Than Ever here at Forbes ), and communicate with them to ensure they are on the same page in terms of sourcing these kinds of local experts. If they are good, they will already be familiar with several of these companies.

Active Travel

All of Tourissimo's cycling and hiking trips in Italy emphasize food and wine, which is how it ... [+] should be.

Italy has long been the dream destination of cyclists, with Tuscany atop the Bucket List for global road riding destinations. But for the past few years the fastest growing sector of cycling has been “gravel grinding,” and with hundreds of miles of its stunning unpaved “white roads,” Tuscany has also emerged as the world’s top travel spot for gravel lovers. There are also plenty of other amazing places to ride in Italy, including Piemonte, Sardinia, Puglia, the Lakes region, and many other areas. World class hiking abounds, especially the stunning Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage Site of beauty unmatched by most other mountain regions on earth. Beyond this there are the Alps in the east, the Cinque Terre, Sardinia, and many other great options.

Italy is so well known for cycling and hiking that every major active travel company in the world runs trips there. But for my last two active trips, one hiking and one biking, I chose a tour operator that is actually based there, founded by an Italian with a passion for cycling and food. Tourissimo may be Italian, but they cater to the American market, and founder Beppe Salerno worked for am American cycling company as a guide before realizing he could do the real Italy better himself—to me, the perfect startup rationale. Over the years since, Tourissimo has grown its library of offerings, with both with an array of scheduled group trips and private custom options. While they do mostly road riding, they are notably one of the only tour operators scheduling gravel trips, and can also arrange custom mountain biking itineraries, with years of expertise in cycling and hiking.

Superstar Chef Mary Sue Milliken has led about galf a dozen Chef's Cycling Tours in Italy for ... [+] Tourissimo.

In addition, Tourissimo has also been a pioneer in “Active Culinary Travel,” a hot new category I have written about here at Forbes (and for other magazines and newspapers). They offer an annual series of six group rides (and a hike) each hosted by an acclaimed chef like Mary Sue Milliken, an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author (five!) and co-host of the popular PBS cooking show Two Hot Tamales . She is also an avid cyclist and has led the Tourissimo Chef Bike Tours for several years, along with other big names. These trips are a unique option for serious foodies who also ride, while the other trips cater to just about anyone. Otherwise they offer several styles of trips, from Bici Basics for new riders to Ambitious Tours for the more hard core.

Tourissimo puts a focus on local, choosing small and often historic hotels that they have curated and vetted (like the castle I just stayed at in Piemonte), places that you would never be able to distinguish from hundreds of other non-chain options online. Same for restaurants, wineries, and all the other ways they take you behind the scenes and into their real Italy. Their Mission Statement? “We don't want to be the biggest adventure travel company. We want to design and run the best tours in Italy. We strive to be the most authentic and the most beneficial to local communities.” Fantastico!

Bellagio on Lake Como is one of the most famous destinations in Italy — and the perfect place for a ... [+] food-centric bike tour!

Bike It! Bellagio offers another insider biking experience on a much different scale, providing a great one-day experience for visitors to Italy’s most famous lake town. This bike shop on Lake Como is run by a former pro racer and his wife. They rent bikes (road, mountain and e-bikes) out, but also offer one-day guided tours with multiple food and drink stops. Given that the owner grew up here and knows everyone, it’s not surprising that the food and drink spots are insider picks. The shop sits near the iconic Madonna del Ghisallo climb, the most famous in the Giro di Lombardia, a race more than a century old, and several days a week the shop offers guided group rides with a climb of the pass, on road or e-bikes—Bianchi bikes of course!

There are scheduled tours Monday through Saturday, as well as wide range of customizable private tours. These are often taken by families with mixed ages, but for more aggressive riders they offer longer road tours, mountain biking and gravel riding, along with a wide range of less demanding e-bike tours, including some even more focused on food and wine. They also offer a handful of multi-day tours and can put these together as custom on demand, usually for groups, including an iconic coast to coast traverse of Italy. If you are a guest of one of the many stunning (and pricey) ultra-luxury hotels around Bellagio, and ask the concierge to arrange a bike tour, they are likely going to call this shop anyway (and mark it up) so just do it yourself.

Luxury Travel in Italy

From planning your entire itinerary with flights, hotels, and transfers to just booking the best tours, guides and VIP access (often to non-public highlights), it pays to use a top local specialist.

Last year I attended the annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, which has been called “the Oscars of the travel industry.” Virtuoso is the leading global luxury travel consortium, and many of the best travel advisors on earth belong, So does just about every top hotel, resort, safari lodge, cruise line, and luxury tour operator. Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch was explaining the many advantages of using a travel advisor (I wholeheartedly agree) and something he said really stuck with me. He explained that with all of the new online tour booking companies, it was easier than ever to book a tour or guide in just about any destination on earth, but harder than ever to judge the quality. The caveat was that, “you can book a guide, but you can’t book my guide.”

One of Italy's greatest hidden gems, Turin was the nation's first capital and a Winter Olympic host. ... [+] It's worth getting a good guide if you visit.

The Vatican is the Vatican and the Colosseum is the Colosseum, so when you opt for a guided tour, what really matters and makes it a good, bad or great experience is the guide—and their special access, like a tour of the Vatican when no one else is there.

For my recent trip to Turin, I called Imago Artis Travel , an Italy-based luxury travel specialist. They are what is known in the travel industry as a destination management company or DMC, the same companies luxury travel agents call to arrange local details for their clients. There are great DMCs all over the world, and local knowledge is valuable everywhere, but many of them do not deal directly with travelers, while in Italy the best ones do.

I wanted a private day tour of Turin and its surrounding attractions for my wife and I, most importantly the Reggia di Venaria Reale, aka the “Italian Versailles” (one of two places in Italy with this lofty but accurate nickname). The guide they got for me was a licensed guide, and lifelong resident of Turin, and spoke excellent English, which was all good, but she was also an architect, which was great in a city where so much is driven by architecture. That’s not so easy to find on global tour aggregator website. Imago Artis also gave me a list of their favorite restaurant recommendations, which were spot on, then made my reservations for me. At a minimum this eliminates the language barrier of calling or the technology barrier of booking through often tricky (or non-functional) Italian restaurant reservation websites, but in many cases it also gets you a better table and instant VIP treatment—which definitely does not happen when I book myself.

Italy is rich in world-class crafts, and companies like Imago Artis can take you behind the scenes ... [+] to meet the makers.

Imago Artis Travel is a Virtuoso member, which means when you book through them, if you book your luxury hotel, you get extras like room upgrades, late checkout, spa credits etc., one of the big advantages of working with Virtuoso travel advisors. If you have a bigger budget than I do, they can handle all sorts of luxury transport, private jets, helicopters, boat charters, and also offer VIP Meet and Greet services at just about every airport in Italy. They can even arrange private security details. On a more accessible luxury level, they specialize in exclusive experiences, unlocking historic buildings and art collections not open to the public, and taking you behind the scenes with many artisans of Italy, from custom shoemakers to sculptors to jewelry designers. They know food, they know the guides, and I especially like their mission statement, “Our mission is simple: Getting You to the Heart of Italy.” That’s what it is all about.

Another top luxury DMC that is also a member of Virtuoso that I have used in the past with great success is IC Bellagio . They offer a similar array of luxury services and are very well connected, but they also specialize in Villa rentals as well as 5-Star hotels. Differentiating villas in Italy may be the single biggest challenge, more so than restaurants, with so many options and so few valid reviews. IC Bellagio has also boldly acknowledged the overtourism problems some of the most popular parts of Italy face, and are pushing “Slow Season Travel,” which varies in each of the country’s 20 regions but is something they are expert in. Last winter I went to Venice in the off-season, and it was spectacular, and I just traveled in a slow season to Piemonte. It was much, much better than fighting the crowds.

Skiing in Italy is awesome, and it's the best place in the world to stay in mountain rifugios — but ... [+] you need help for the perfect trip.

Skiing in Italy remains a bit under the radar for Europe, especially compared to France and Switzerland. Well, let the crowds go to other countries, because Italy has two different major ski regions, both of which have hosted the Winter Olympics, and the Games are returning to Milan and Cortina in 2026. The interconnected Dolomiti SuperSki lift and trail network in the Dolomites is arguably the largest “ski resort” in the world, and inarguably one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes on the planet. The towns are charming, the food is great, there are spectacular hotels from non-chain independent hidden gems to world-class luxury (Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Relais & Chateaux, etc.) and it’s cheaper than much of the rest of Europe. Did I mention the food?

I first went to the Dolomites to go hiking, and was so wowed I thought, “I have to come back and ski here.” I came back the next winter and skied, and the following year I got a group of friends together and went back. I have skied all over the U.S., and all over the world and never had the same compulsion to return to the same place immediately. That’s how good skiing in Italy is ( read much more in my Italy skiing piece here at Forbes ).

I’ve only used one company for ski travel in Italy and see no reason to switch gears, especially since the local logistics (a great guide/instructor, transfers, the best on-mountain meals and staying a couple of nights in the region’s unique on-mountain rifugios) is very hard to organize on your own. The company is Dolomite Mountains , a specialist in both resort ski vacations and backcountry touring trips (using skins and alpine touring or AT gear). They too are a U.S. facing company with mainly American clientele.

Like many active travel companies, they offer both group trip scheduled departure options and private custom trips to fit whatever you want. The group option is called the Dolomites Ski Safari and is a 7-day trip mixing stays in amazing rifugios with in-town hotels (4 and 5-stars on the Italian system) and includes all breakfasts and dinners, a full-time guide, ski pass, luggage transfers and more. Custom options include the same kind of trip for your own group, or anything you want, and while its name suggests local expertise—quite true—Dolomite Mountains also handles ski trips in the rest of Italy, like Courmayeur, and connected border regions of France, Switzerland and Austria, as many lift systems here know no national boundaries (ski with your passport!). They are also a Virtuoso member.

Calabria & Southern Italy

Many Italian Americans trace their ancestry to Southern Italy's Calabria, and if you want to visit, ... [+] make sure you do it right.

My Bella Vita travel focuses on this area, including both small group trips and custom privates. Their specialties include “Heritage Tours” for those interested in their ancestry, and a food focus for the rest of us. For instance, Taste of the South is a 12-day gastronomic journey through Calabria, Basilicata and Naples—the birthplace of pizza! Food & Wine of Calabria is an 11-daty trip and just what it sounds like.

These are some of the scheduled small group tours offered, but the rest of their business is private trip planning and custom options.

“Italy is deceivingly large, and travelers think two weeks is enough time to see everything. It isn’t,” insists Moore. “You can’t even experience all of Calabria in two weeks. Our team collectively spends about six months a year scouting new hotels, restaurants, and experiences in Calabria and we are constantly re-evaluating and tweaking our recommendations.”

There are some other Italy specialists I have not personally experienced, but that come highly recommended by some of my other experts:

My Bella Vita’s Cherrye Moore says, “ In Sicily, I recommend Lucia Davies of Sicily Tour , one of a trio of British expats who have lived in Siracusa, Sicily for decades.” A family-owned tour-guiding company based in Siracusa, they have nearly 40 years of experience on the island and create trips fostering cultural exchange between Italy and English-speaking visitors, specializing in small group and custom tours.

Food & Wine

Life is too short to go to Italy and not eat well.

Beppe and Heather Dowd of Tourissimo recommend Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures , a company that has also earned kudos from other travel industry folks I know. Owner Francesca Montillo grew up in Southern Italy where her father was greengrocer. An Italian-American cookbook author, she launched the company a decade ago, and she personally leads the tours. She does numerous scheduled tours to different regions each year, and also offers custom private itineraries.

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12 best family ski resorts in the US

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Whether your child is a snowboarding teen used to shredding powder or a newbie headed to ski school for the very first time, many mountain resorts across the U.S. are perfect for a family ski trip .

Skiing can be a terrific family activity in winter , as the après-ski scene provides just as much fun as time spent on the slopes. Many resorts offer alternative snow-related activities — such as tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing and even sleigh rides — so the whole family can enjoy the mountain experience.

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The best ski resorts for families are usually the ones that offer on- and near-mountain lodging, ski schools with a variety of programs, beginner- and intermediate-friendly terrain and some quality non-ski activities, too.

Keep in mind that ski and snowboard lessons can book up well in advance, so if ski school — or even on-mountain child care — is a must-have for your vacation, double-check the options to ensure they fit your ski vacation goals.

Once you decide on the best resort for your family, price out lift tickets and pass options ahead of time. You may be surprised at how much more affordable it is to buy ski passes in advance rather than purchase individual lift tickets — even if you are only skiing for a day or two.

Some mountains also offer kids-ski-free programs , which can help keep the trip cost down. Additionally, many ski resorts have capacity limits, so you’ll want to make sure you purchase your tickets prior to arriving (or make advance reservations at select mountains).

With all these nuances in mind, here are some of our favorite ski resorts for the whole family.

Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado

Why beaver creek is a good ski resort for families.

This may be surprising for those who are only familiar with the mountain’s luxury reputation, but Colorado’s Beaver Creek is perhaps one of the friendliest slopes for family ski trips. About a two-hour drive from Denver International Airport (DEN) or 30 minutes from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), this resort is relatively easy to access, assuming you have good road conditions.

Beaver Creek has been upping its already solid family ski game even more lately thanks, in part, to the recent opening of a brand-new, 250-acre, lift-served expansion called McCoy Park. This offers even more terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and it elevates the mountain experience with 17 new groomable trails, plus two additional chairlifts.

Here, you’ll also find the Beaver Creek Candy Cabin , which is a great addition to the Ice Cream Parlour at the top of the Haymeadow Express Gondola. At the Red Buffalo Park’s Cookie Cabin and at the bottom of the Centennial Express and Haymeadow Lift, you’ll also be able to experience the mountain’s infamous 3 p.m. cookie time.

After a long day of skiing, you can enjoy ice skating in the village, and on Thursday nights, kids and adults who are at least level four skiers can participate in a glow stick ski. For a unique experience, take an open-air, snowcat-led sleigh ride to Allie’s Cabin , Zach’s Cabin or Beano’s Cabin — three different mountain-top dining options.

The mountain also ensures that teens are fully entertained. With the Hawk’s Nest Cabin debuting this year in Beaver Creek Village, teens can enjoy the coolest underage club, featuring craft nonalcoholic beverages, music, interactive technology, arcade and table games, a ski simulator, lounge spots and more.

Lift tickets for Beaver Creek don’t have to cost a ton if you plan in advance and lock in an Epic Pass of some sort.

Where to stay at Beaver Creek

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Winter rates start at $950 or 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

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Winter rates start at $840 or 72,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

TPG tip: You can add up to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to certificates with fixed prices, meaning that many nights are within range of the 85,000-point certificate awarded annually by the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card if you are willing to add some points.

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Winter rates start at $450 or 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Keystone Resort, Colorado

Why keystone is a good ski resort for families.

Out of all the great Colorado ski resorts (and there are plenty), Keystone is the hot spot for kids of all ages. There are the usual dog sledding, snow tubing, ice skating and sleigh ride activities, but the piece de resistance is the resort’s kids programs and accommodations.

There are plenty of fun on-mountain experiences, such as snowcat skiing and night skiing (on weekends and holidays). Tykes should also like the famous Snow Fort. In fact, this year, there are actually two snow forts to pick from: one up on Dercum Mountain and one in the Mountain House base area.

Additionally, the resort offers a ton of family conveniences, such as free preferred family parking for those with kids 12 and younger as well as red wagons to help tow skis, boards or even tired kiddos.

With a new lift and for the 2023-24 season, Keystone will add another 550 acres of diverse terrain among 16 new trails. Now, with more than 3,500 acres, your family can experience a wide range of terrain, including the 3.5-mile-long Schoolmarm — a timeless run for the family to work on turns.

Best of all, kids 12 and younger ski free when you stay at one of the resort’s properties for two or more nights (there are no blackout dates).

Where to stay at Keystone

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Winter rates start at $900 per night for a three-bedroom accommodation, with 20% discounts available to those with an Epic Pass.

Snowmass, Colorado

Why snowmass is a good ski resort for families.

Snowmass is one of the mountains in Colorado’s swanky Aspen ski area, so you can check a high-end ski resort off your bucket list while entertaining the kids at the same time.

A bit less showy than its big sister Aspen, Snowmass notably includes the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, a licensed kids club for children between 8 weeks and 4 years old. Children at least 2.5 years old can also hit the slopes, as the mountain offers many ski school options.

On top of that, Snowmass allows kids to ski free all the way through age 6, which makes it a more affordable choice for a young family than most mountains; other areas typically start charging kids by the time they turn 4. For those 7 and up, know that the mountain participates in both the Ikon and Mountain Collective ski passes.

Other kid-friendly Snowmass activities include on-mountain snow tubing , alpine coasters , ice skating , snowshoeing tours and even an indoor climbing wall . During select dates throughout winter, Snowmass will offer a nighttime winter wonderland party called Ullr Nights filled with evening activities for families. This includes a gondola ride to Elk Camp, bonfires, tubing, alpine coaster rides, snow biking, s’mores and hot chocolate.

Where to stay at Snowmass

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Winter rates start at $530 or 58,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. This means you could add Marriott points to a 50,000-point free night certificate on many nights .

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Winter rates start at $280 or 25,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

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Winter rates start at $750 per night.

Related: How to save money on a trip to Aspen

Copper Mountain, Colorado

Why copper mountain is a good ski resort for families.

If you are looking for a Colorado ski resort experience with lower prices than its neighbors, Copper is a great choice. This resort has family-friendly written all over it, with an array of activities for all ages.

In addition to skiing in what are often prime snow conditions, you’ll have the Rocky Mountain Coaster , plenty of snow tubing , ice skating on West Lake in Center Village and even daily complimentary ambassador ski tours .

Additionally, whenever there is a full moon, Copper Mountain will offer ambassador-guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours in the evenings. For an off-mountain activity, the 19,400-square-foot Woodward Copper Barn serves as an indoor action sports facility, offering many unique activities at Copper Mountain.

For the third year in a row, the Copper Maze is set to return. Near the base of the Super Bee lift in Copper’s East Village, this maze is extremely fun for kids, as it’s made entirely of snow.

New this year, visitors will be able to experience the resort’s brand-new mid-mountain lodge, Aerie. The gondola will unload at the deck on this 25,000-square-foot building, which will also offer more dining options with a beautiful 270-degree view.

Copper is also continuing to make improvements to its Western Territory Expansion. This area is on the far west side of the mountain and is designed to inspire beginner skiers, kids and families to connect with Copper’s history and heritage. With 27 new snowmaking hydrants just this year, guests will receive even earlier access. In addition to the new trails that have debuted over the past few years (including kid-friendly tree trails), guests will be able to experience two more beginner trails, bringing Copper’s overall skiable acreage to 2,538 acres.

Where to stay at Copper Mountain

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Winter rates start at $209 or 35,000 Choice Privileges points per night.

Deer Valley Resort, Utah

Why deer valley is a good ski resort for families.

When kids are getting their bearings and making big side-to-side turns on a slope, it can be easier to start on runs where you won’t find any snowboarders.

At the ski-only Deer Valley Resort, there’s a children’s adventure area on the mountain where you will find 14 pint-size trails allowing tots to practice new techniques — although their favorite part will probably be the tiny cabin hidden in the woods. The mountain limits its ticket sales each day, which keeps crowds (and lift line waits) at a minimum.

If you are looking for a ski resort that can also entertain a non-skiing child, the Deer Valley Children’s Center offers licensed full-day child care with many activities, as well as outdoor and indoor playgrounds. Children between 2 months and 12 years old can enjoy this facility.

Deer Valley has a fun approach to ski school that includes the Teen Escape for teens ages 13 to 17, the Adventure Club for kids ages 7 to 12, the Reindeer Club for 5- and 6-year-olds and the Bambi Club for 4-year-olds. For the younger kids, you’ll find the class sizes are incredibly small, with just two to four kids in a class — depending on age.

Because Deer Valley participates in the Ikon Pass ski program, you may find that the more economical way to lock in lift tickets is to opt for a pass instead of paying the window rates.

Where to stay at Deer Valley

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Winter rates start at $1,400 per night.

Northstar California Resort, California

Why northstar is a good ski resort for families.

California’s Northstar Resort, along the California-Nevada border on Lake Tahoe, is excellent for families. They can ski together in the Kids Adventure Zone, where two mountain areas have blue trails safely tucked away from bigger, faster skiers and snowboarders.

This winter, guests to the mountain (which gets an average of 350 inches of annual snowfall) will continue to enjoy Tost — one of the area’s one-of-a-kind traditions. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you can kick up your feet here and unwind midday while enjoying a glass of apple cider (or a glass of bubbly for the adults). Additionally, families can enjoy the après-ski scene by cozying up around the fire pit or zipping around on ice skates while listening to live music. At other times, you can enjoy fireside s’mores and hot cocoa.

If cross-country skiing is your activity of choice, the Nordic Center offers nearly 22 miles of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.

Where to stay at Northstar

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Winter rates start at $800 or 72,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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Winter rates start at $250 or 60,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont

Why smugglers’ notch is a good ski resort for families.

An uber kid-friendly ski resort, Smugglers’ Notch focuses on the entire family experience, which is why it’s known as “America’s Family Resort.”

Smuggs, as it’s called by those who know and love it, offers an award-winning Snow Sport University. It starts lessons with little ones as young as 3 years old. Sir Henry’s Learning and Fun Park has two “magic carpet rides” that gently guide new skiers to the top.

For those who already know how to ski and board, the mountain has everything they could want: 78 trails, eight lifts, the highest vertical drop in northern Vermont at 2,610 feet and more than 300 inches of natural snow each year. Not to mention, multiple terrain parks and 1,000 acres for skiing and riding are available.

For those staying at the resort, everything is a few steps away, and an on-demand shuttle will take you wherever you need to go.

Off the mountain, you’ll also find a plethora of activities — both during the day and night. Activities include snowshoeing, tubing, cross-country skiing, swimming, ice skating, bingo and magic shows. You can also experience the updated Fun Zone 2.0, which features a Ninja Warrior course, laser tag, miniature golf, an arcade, large inflatable slides and more spread across 26,000 square feet of indoor space.

Where to stay at Smugglers’ Notch

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Winter rates start at $289 per night.

Stowe, Vermont

Why stowe is a good ski resort for families.

Stowe has a world-class ski school and plenty of long, beautiful blue trails to keep your not-yet-expert skiers and snowboarders engaged. The relatively new Adventure Zone has continued to be a big hit; these low-angle, gladed areas are appropriate for anyone in the family looking for a fun experience skiing or boarding through the trees on Mount Mansfield.

After a great family day on the slopes, take in a free pre-dinner skate at the Spruce Peak outdoor ice rink , embark on a guided twilight snowshoe tour through the woods or enjoy indoor rock climbing at Stowe Rocks. If you’re looking for a resort with a village atmosphere, this is one of the best you’ll find in the Northeast.

The total solar eclipse should be 100% visible from Stowe Mountain Resort, and the resort will be throwing a Solar Eclipse Soiree. So, not only should you be able to enjoy some spring skiing on April 8, 2024, but you can also enjoy some eclipse-specific events from Vermont’s highest peak.

The main issue with Stowe Mountain is its ticket prices compared to many other East Coast resorts. Luckily, the Epic Ski Pass can potentially save your family over the walk-up lift ticket rates. You could even look at Epic’s Northeast Value Pass if you expect to only ski at East Coast mountains this winter. Those with an Epic Pass will also be able to access date-specific appreciation days, featuring an on-mountain Champagne and sparking cider toast.

Where to stay at Stowe

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Related: Vail of the east: Everything you need to know about skiing at Stowe Mountain

Jay Peak, Vermont

Why jay peak is a good ski resort for families.

People love Jay Peak thanks to its indoor water park , which is ideal for families who want to take a day off from skiing or have something to do after morning ski school. The Jay Peak Pump House features slides, a FlowRider surf simulator and an entire kids play area. Many lodging packages include water park access, or you can purchase a daypass (purchasing in advance is recommended).

Aside from the water park, there are two arcades , a climbing gym , an ice skating rink , an indoor ropes course and a slopeside movie theater . Not all activities are offered every day, so double-check ahead of time. Make advance bookings where available.

Best of all, there’s a surplus of ski-in, ski-out condo and hotel options, giving families the perfect opportunity to stay in accommodations that work best for their needs. For those with little ones — or even big ones — Jay Peak offers child care for children as young as 6 weeks old both during the day and in the evenings.

Where to stay at Jay Peak

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Winter rates start at $300 per night.

TPG tip: You can also check to see if you like any on-mountain condo options using your Wyndham points through Vacasa .

Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Why bretton woods is a good ski resort for families.

Just across the Vermont border is New Hampshire’s answer to family-oriented skiing: Bretton Woods.

Home to the family-friendly Omni Mount Washington Resort , Bretton Woods features fat-tire snow biking trails, a 62-mile trail network for cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snow tubing, canopy tours and an indoor-outdoor heated swimming pool (just for guests). The 3-year-old Rosewood Lodge at the top of the mountain also gives skiers and riders that top-of-the-mountain lodge and luxury dining experience, which you won’t find at many other nearby mountains.

Unfortunately, unlike what you’ll find at many other mountains, Bretton Woods doesn’t offer full-day ski school (only half-day). Here, you’ll only find two-hour group lessons limited to Fridays and Saturdays. However, if you’re looking for private or semi-private lessons, those options are more readily available. They’re also more affordable than what you’ll find ay many other mountains. If ski school is a must, then you’ll want to take their offerings into consideration.

From the hotel’s architecture to the incredible views of the top of Mount Washington, it’s no surprise that the resort is a top destination for families. With many fun activities for the entire family and more than 468 acres to ski , there should be no shortage of on-mountain family fun.

Where to stay at Bretton Woods

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Winter rates start at $400 per night.

Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, Quebec

Why mont-tremblant is a good ski resort for families.

In case you haven’t found the perfect family ski resort for you this far into the list, we are cheating a little and including two near-to-the-U.S. family ski resort options in Canada.

At Mont-Tremblant, your family can get the feeling of skiing internationally without crossing the pond at this French-influenced getaway just a couple of hours outside Montreal. Featuring 102 slopes and usually great snow conditions, Mont-Tremblant is one of the best ski experiences in North America, with the highest peak in the Laurentians region.

While older family members explore the high peaks of Mont-Tremblant, kids as young as 3 years old can enjoy practicing their turns at ski school . Or, if you happen to be visiting during spring break, Tremblant’s Ski Week program will give you four full days with the same instructor.

Guests can explore a unique European-style pedestrian village directly at the mountain’s base. The pedestrian village allows easy access from the front step of your hotel door to the bottom of the slopes. With its colorful buildings — including more than 75 shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques — there is plenty to do in any weather.

On a non-skiing day, grab the kids and hit the snow-covered trails ripe for fat biking, dune buggy rides, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sleigh rides and even ice climbing. Families will not want to miss the Brind’O Aquaclub water park, which offers four slides, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, 35 interactive water games and a revamped fitness room. There is also laser tag and a virtual reality arcade.

If Mont-Tremblant is on your radar, you can save money with the Ikon Base Pass .

Where to stay at Mont-Tremblant

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Winter rates start at $260 per night.

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Winter rates start at $312 or 54,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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Winter rates start at $224 or 61,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

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Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia

Why whistler is a good ski resort for families.

British Columbia’s Whistler is another Canadian winter ski hot spot with a family-friendly focus. Your kids will love the pint-size ski experience at the resort’s Enchanted Woods, which is usually clear of more experienced and faster skiers. Or, embark on the thrilling bubly Tube Park .

In addition to the return of the Magic Castle and Tree Fort outdoor playlands at both Whistler and its sister mountain, Blackcomb, families will be entertained with the mountain’s free Fire and Ice performances every Sunday night (a display of ski and snowboard skills). Families can also exchange their ski boots for ice skates and skate for free in Whistler Village, which is chock-full of shops, restaurants and things to do in the after-ski hours.

Where to stay at Whistler

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Winter rates start at $545 per night.

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Winter rates start at $424 or 57,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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Winter rates start at $369 or 80,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

Best credit cards for ski travel

There are over a dozen excellent travel rewards credit cards out there for hotel stays. The right one(s) for you will depend on if you’re loyal to a particular program or chain, whether you want premium perks, and if you value benefits like annual free nights , automatic elite status and lucrative earning rates.

Here are three great credit cards to use for booking stays across a variety of hotel chains and independent properties while still enjoying money-saving features and high-end benefits, though.

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Earning rates: This card earns 5 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly with the airlines or through the Amex Travel portal (on up to $500,000 of airfare purchases per calendar year). Plus, you’ll earn 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked with Amex Travel . All other purchases earn 1 point per dollar. Remember, Amex points transfer to Hilton Honors at a 1:2 ratio, to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio and to Choice Privileges at a 1:1 rate, and there are sometimes transfer bonuses.

Benefits: This card is absolutely packed with perks, but among the travel-related ones you’ll want to maximize, including some hotel-specific benefits are:

Up to a $200 annual hotel credit , in the form of a statement credit, on prepaid Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection bookings with Amex Travel when you pay with your Amex Platinum (Hotel Collection stays require a two-night minimum).*
Access to Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection .
Complimentary Gold status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy .*
Up to $200 in statement credits annually for incidental fees charged by one airline you select.*
Up to $200 annually in Uber Cash , valid on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. (split into monthly $15 credits plus a $20 bonus in December).*
Up to $189 in statement credits to cover your Clear Plus annual membership .*
A $100 statement credit for Global Entry every four years or an up to $85 fee credit for TSA PreCheck every 4½ years (depending on which application fee is charged to your card first).
Access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection , including Centurion Lounges , Priority Pass lounges, Airspace lounges, Escape lounges, Plaza Premium lounges and Delta Sky Clubs (when traveling on same-day Delta flights).*

*Enrollment is required for select benefits.

Annual fee: $695 (see rates and fees ).

Read our review of the Amex Platinum card .

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

Earning rates: Earn unlimited 10 miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel , 5 miles per dollar on flights booked through Capital One Travel and unlimited 2 miles per dollar on all other purchases

Benefits: Cardholders get up to $300 back in statement credits annually for bookings made through Capital One Travel. Plus 10,000 bonus miles every account anniversary, starting on your first anniversary (worth $100 toward travel). Through the Capital One Premier Collection , cardmembers can enjoy free breakfast, on-property credits and room upgrades (if available) on stays at participating properties booked through Capital One Travel. They also receive up to $100 in statement credits for either TSA PreCheck or Global Entry .

Annual fee: $395 (see rates and fees ).

Read our review of the Capital One Venture X .

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Earning rates: This card accrues 5 points per dollar on travel booked through the Chase travel portal , on Lyft purchases (through March 2025) and on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases of $150 or more (through March 2025, with a limit of 25,000 bonus points). It also racks up 3 points per dollar on dining, select streaming services and online grocery store purchases (excludes Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs); 2 points per dollar on all travel not booked through the Chase travel portal; and 1 point per dollar on everything else.

Benefits: Cardholders receive a $50 statement credit on hotel stays purchased through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal upon opening the card and each following cardmember anniversary. They also receive a 10% bonus based on their total spending during the account anniversary year at a rate of 1 point for each $10 spent. This card also has some of the best travel protections in the industry, including trip cancellation insurance , trip delay insurance and primary rental car coverage among other policies.

Annual fee: $95.

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Bottom line

Though you may have to shell out a little more for a vacation on the slopes, planning a family ski trip is more than worth the effort (and added expense). Whether you’re dreaming of a powder-filled getaway in Colorado or a winter sports adventure in Vermont, there’s a destination (and slope-adjacent resort) made for you and your crew.

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We travel a lot, and our son attends local classrooms along the way. We noticed primary schools in Europe let kids be kids.

My husband and I homeschool our son, which allows us to travel.
In addition to his homeschooling curriculum, he has attended schools in different countries.
We've noticed differences — and similarities — between the schools he attended in Europe and the US.

My son has been homeschooled, essentially, his whole academic life. Because of this, we're able to travel multiple times each month without worrying about him missing school. I am a writer and my husband is a film and TV composer as well as an investor, which also makes this possible.

Not only can we take my son's work with us, but he has also been able to experience schooling in various countries by joining classrooms and homeschool groups throughout our travels. His curriculum is based in the United States, but integrating local schools helps him learn different languages, culture, and of course, make friends.

Because we have spent extended periods of time in Portugal, the Netherlands, and Italy, we have been able to experience how a few schools in these places approach education more intimately. While we've experienced some similarities across the schools he's attended, like classroom size and curriculum structure, we also noticed distinct differences in approach.

School was low-stress in the Netherlands

Where we lived in the Netherlands, children as young as four years old often happily walked themselves to school. The school my son attended in the Netherlands was run like a well-oiled machine, yet they still maintained a playful and innocent atmosphere.

The school administrators were strict about timeliness — I often witnessed that if students arrived even one minute late, they were considered late, with no exceptions. However, discipline for kids was simply a stern talking-to from teachers. Teachers told us that if children had issues with each other, they were expected to sort it amongst themselves, while the adults observed from a distance.

Friends who had kids at other schools in the Netherlands confirmed that this focus on independent conflict resolution with minimal adult intervention was common. Play was the central focus of the day for children until they were about seven years old. The primary focus during those early years was on children learning to coexist with one another rather than academics.

Learning to swim was also a significant focus in the early years in the Netherlands and considered more critical than learning to read by many locals we spoke with. Once compulsory, now only some schools integrate swim classes into the curriculum. Given the numerous canals everywhere, this emphasis is understandable.

We saw more emphasis on collaboration than individual performance in Portugal

In Portugal, there was an emphasis on projects that children completed together to enhance their collaboration skills, and praise was often based on the collaboration itself rather than individual performance.

We noticed that children rarely had packed schedules filled with extracurricular activities like in the US, and often stayed up very late at night with their families, based on our own observations and talking to Portuguese parents.

While I adored the genuinely "crunchy" vibe of the schools my son attended and the kindness of the teachers, I believed our son would benefit from more structure and consistency in his routine . So, for a time, we supplemented even more than our usual load of schoolwork at home to provide more academic consistency during his short stint at a Portuguese school and eventually transitioned to only homeschooling again and met with a homeschool group for field trips.

We noticed less encouragement of competition in Italy than in the US

At the school my son goes to in Italy , it was immediately evident that food and dining is treated as an important part of the school day. Students are given a proper dining experience with formal table settings. The primary schools get a full two-hour break in the middle of the day including lunch and free time, known as riposo , lending to a much longer school day overall.

Football (soccer) is also taken seriously, so most schools we visited have specialized schedules specifically for children who play and perhaps want to pursue it as a career. Participation in the arts, football, and music is encouraged, but football is by far the most popular activity at our school and in our region.

As for the emphasis on the curriculum, so far, it seems far less rigid than in the US. Cognitive and social skills appear to be the primary objectives, rather than a heavy focus on testing. There is almost no encouragement of competition that we witnessed, as collaboration seems to be the focus until middle school.

My son is not yet in middle school, but from what I've heard both in preliminary conversations with schools, open days, and from Facebook groups with other expat parents , it sounds like middle school takes a more rigorous academic approach across Europe. For example, some countries, like Italy, expect children to know their primary focus of study by the time they enter high school, and then are placed in a specialized school program geared towards that interest area. Middle school seems to help form this decision by focusing on more specific subjects like robotics, engineering and anatomy, as they are already expected to know how to work together.

The unifying theme we observed throughout the schools in Europe that our son has attended, regardless of the country, was to allow children to be children and let the serious learning come later. At almost all the schools my son attended or toured, more importance was placed on children's ability to coexist together, work on projects and tasks collaboratively, than on core subjects like math, science, and history in those early years.

Each country had something we cherished and something we had to learn to adjust to. Overall, compared to our group homeschooling experience in the US, I would say that the primary schools in the European cities we joined were far less stressful. The academics seemed to get prioritized more as the kids got older. This makes me really appreciate how the lower grades focused on collaboration and coexistence.

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Local News | Westford Academy students exposed to bed bugs on school trip to Italy

Students and chaperones on the Westford Academy trip to Italy over April break were confronted with exposure to bed bugs while traveling on at least two coach buses, forcing them to separate their belongings into trash bags to try to limit the spread of the parasitic insects. (Courtesy photo)

The parents of 100 Westford Academy students wait for their kids on April 20, 2024 as they arrive home from their school trip to Italy, where the entire group was exposed to bed bugs on multiple coach buses while driving between Italian cities. The exposure to the parasitic insects led to the loss of a lot of trip-goers' luggage. (Courtesy Angela Crawford)

WESTFORD — An educational trip abroad turned sour for many Westford Academy students after the entire group was exposed to bed bugs multiple times on a bus in Italy.

A group of about 100 Westford Academy students were on an 11-day tour of the European country when they discovered that they had been exposed to bed bugs twice on two different coach buses that were each apparently infested with them, according to parents of students who were on the trip.

Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals as they sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their bites are known to cause itchiness, which can lead to a lack of sleep. Bed bugs are infamously difficult to get rid of when an infestation appears.

The trip had been managed by EF Educational Tours, an agency that regularly offers tours and trips for student groups. Some parents with children on the trip complained to The Sun that the organization was of little help after it became known that the group had been exposed to the bugs.

“EF Tours refuses to communicate with families or assist with establishing a protocol for families receiving the students and their belongings when they return from Italy with their infected luggage,” said an April 17 email from one parent, who wished to remain anonymous. “My daughter amongst others had live bugs crawling on them for hours while traveling on infested buses with nothing they could do until they arrived at their unsuspecting hotel! Despite repeated phone calls and requests to speak with an EF representative who can make decisions and disseminate information, I can only continue to have one way conversations in which my concerns can be documented.”

As a result of the exposure to bed bugs, many of the students and chaperones ended up having to throw away a lot of their luggage upon their return.

In an April 19 email before the students returned, an EF spokesperson said the company was sorry for the major disruption to the trip and that they were working with Westford Academy administrators to come up with a plan for a smooth return home. The spokesperson said EF also shared “detailed guidance” from the Department of Public Health with the families the previous evening.

“We are grateful for the school’s collaboration in arranging indoor changing stations away from their primary facilities for the students when they arrive home; and we will reimburse the school for any associated costs,” the EF spokesperson said. “Every student has travel insurance, and we are in touch with the group’s travel insurance provider. We understand that coverage is available for damaged belongings that need to be destroyed. We shared this update yesterday evening and remain committed to working with families during this process. Finally, we are working with the chaperones and our students and their families to provide additional support and compensation for other concerns related to the group’s overall tour experience following their return home.”

Westford Academy Principal Dan Twomey said on April 19 that the affected students would be allowed to return to school on Monday, April 22.

“We have been in communication with the Westford Board of Health and we will be following their guidelines that were provided to the parents/caregivers to remedy their belongings,” said Twomey.

Another parent, Angela Crawford, said that despite EF promising to arrange for indoor changing stations, there seemed to be little space for the more than 100 trip-goers to work with.

“They didn’t do much. They had plastic bags to put contaminated luggage in, and the school opened up the fieldhouse bathrooms so they could change in them,” said Crawford, whose daughter, Cammie, was on the trip. “We ended up just taking her to the back of the car, unpacking her suitcase and throwing away anything disposable. We just held up some blankets so she could change behind the car.”

The worst part, Crawford said, was watching one of the teacher chaperones leaving with only a small plastic bag remaining of his belongings.

“I feel really bad for the teachers in all of this. We had a teacher emailing parents saying they were exhausted and needed help,” said Crawford. “None of us are mad at the school, it is more that the organization took so long to respond to the problem.”

Crawford said that in their case, her daughter paid for the entire $4,000 trip with her own money.

In another statement after the students had returned home, an EF spokesperson said the organization was working with families to collect documentation to support insurance claims for lost items and for possible compensation for on-tour disruptions that were unrelated to bed bug exposure.

“Travelers will file a claim directly with the insurance claims administrator. The DPH guidance we shared with families last week provided information on how to handle exposed items, including possible sanitization and discard methods. If travelers determine that any items were unsalvageable, we understand that coverage is available for damaged belongings that need to be destroyed through the travelers’ insurance policy,” said the spokesperson. “We have let families know that we will be sending the necessary documentation from the bus vendor for the claims administrator in the coming days so that they can submit claims for reimbursement as needed.

“Then regarding the group’s return, we collaborated with the school on the Saturday night set up and we’ve offered to reimburse the school for any associated costs,” the spokesperson added.

After the students had returned, Twomey did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Sun.

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This ski school/university trip to Italy will give students the opportunity to try out an exciting winter sport. They’ll get to improve their skiing skills with daily lessons on the slopes in Sestriere, a resort in Italy’s western Alps. Here’s our ski trip in Via Lattea at a glance:

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Days 2-5: Sliding Down the Sestriere Slopes

Day 6: See You Later, Slopes!

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