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REAL DEALS

Hit the Slopes!

Check our growing guide to the season's best ski packages.
Monday, February 26, 2007 |

Old Faithful Snow Lodge
The Guided Snowmo-deal includes a two-night stay, breakfast daily, a book of Yellowstone photos by Jeff Henry, unlimited ice skating and skate rentals, a one-day guided snowmobile tour to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and a Snow Card good for 10 percent off certain gift-shop items, meals, and equipment rentals. Rates start at $345 per person. When: Jan. 1-Mar. 7, 2007 Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent. Based on double occupancy. The package must be booked over the phone. Contact: 866/439-7375, travelyellowstone.com.

CANADA 
 Banff
Round-trip airfare, a four-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise,and three-day lift tickets starting at $944 per person (the typical rate for just three nights and a two-day ticket). When: Arrive Mar. 1-28, 2007. Rates start at $925 for the low season, Apr. 7-29. Gateways: Chicago, Los Angeles; add $30 for Dallas; $70 for Houston, Washington, D.C. Book By: Apr. 15, 2007. Details: Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes are about $135 per person. Based on double occupancy. When booking, use promotional code FREESKI. Contact: United Vacations, 888/328-6877, unitedvacations.com.

Newfoundland
 
A five-night stay in a three-bedroom chalet with a full kitchen at the Humber Valley resort as well as a three-day lift pass for $398 per person (with six people sharing) or $546 per person (with three people). When: Feb. 3-Apr. 14, 2007. Details: Taxes are an additional 17 percent. Contact: 709/686-8100, humbervalley.com.

Newfoundland
A four-night stay in a one-bedroom condo with a living room and full kitchen at the Marble Villa, located right at the base of Marble Mountain; a three-day lift pass; an automatic rental car (Thrifty); and round-trip airfare on Air Canada, from $849 per person. When: Dec. 26, 2006-Apr. 30, 2007. Gateways: Atlanta, Boston, New York City; add $30 for Chicago; $80 for Los Angeles; additional cities available. Details: Hotel taxes are included. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges are up to an additional $115 per person. Based on quad occupancy; add $90 per person for double occupancy. Pick up and drop off the car at the Deer Lake airport, about a 20-minute drive from the resort. Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Whistler
Book a three-night stay in a studio condo at Whistler and receive a discounted rate of $117 per night per condo. When: Through Apr. 22, 2007. Details: Based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes are an additional 16 percent. Book By: Feb. 15, 2007. Contact: 888/403-4727, whistlerblackcomb.com.

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  • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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