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In todays day and age, the Internet is definitely one of the very best resources that are available. With the Internet you can browse through a multitude of different websites in a matter of minutes, and you can finish planning a trip in days, rather than weeks or even longer.
The Internet can also help you to find certain ski vacation specials that you may not have been able to otherwise, and so it is definitely a useful and incredible resource.
Ski Vacation Specials
Everyone wants to save as much money as they can when it comes to a vacation, and so finding ski vacation specials is ideal. There are a few companies in particular that you can feel safe doing business with and know that they are always offering ski vacation specials.
Ski Central
Ski Central is a fantastic company, one that helps you find ski package details and pricing for 43 different tour operators around the world. A few of the locations that they offer deals for are Alaska, California, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming, and West Virginia.
Brewster
The Brewster Company is another great option here, and for over a century now they have been introducing visitors to the wonders of the Canadian West. They are actually recognized as being the largest sightseeing tour operator in the Canadian Rockies, and they have established a reputation for their outstanding customer service.
They have many partners in promoting and operating their business, and they help you plan every single detail of your ski vacation trip. They help you to find the best ski vacation specials on the Internet and all from only the most reputable and respected companies.
Whenever you are purchasing anything over the Internet, whether it be something as grand as a ski vacation package or a pair of shoes, you want to make sure that the company you are interested in doing business with is legit and reputable so that you can trust doing business with them and not have to worry about getting ripped off. That is one of the major
Heavenly Ski
by Barry Borenski
Park City Utah is a popular vacation destination, but many people who visit wonder how to find the best place to stay since there are literally hundreds of lodging options. The town does have a few major hotel brands such as Comfort Inn, Best Western, and Marriott but the majority of the best rentals are privately owned homes and condominiums.
These privately owned homes and condos are available for rent through professional management companies or directly through the homeowner. You may even make a reservation through a booking company or central reservations agency which typically takes a commission of up to 25% from the property manager or homeowner.
Savvy travelers often use the Park City Chamber and Visitors Bureau to find information on the various management companies and private owners that may potentially have rentals that fit their needs. This process requires searching through many different websites and comparing listings until a final decision is reached.
Precisely because there are so many different companies offering rentals, many visitors end up booking through booking agencies or central reservations services. While making a reservation in this fashion definitely saves time; it is doubtful that you are getting the best deal possible since these companies have such high commissions built into the rental rate.
While doing research for this article I found a website called www.localtourist.com that connects visitors directly with local businesses in the Park City area. The site is not a booking service; they are a business directory and they don’t take a commission so you’ll likely have a better chance of negotiating a great deal with the actual property manager. Unlike other listing services, Local Tourist allows you to search individual properties and even gives you an estimate of total booking cost before connecting you directly to the property manager to make your reservation.
Local Tourist doesn’t just help you find accommodations; the site also allows you to search restaurants, and activity vendors as well. The website has an intuitive search functionality that allows users to search for restaurants not only by cuisine type but also by neighborhood, so it’s easy to find the perfect restaurant close to where you are staying.
No longer just a ski town, Park City now features over 100 restaurants with many receiving top reviews. With so many choices and so little time you’ll want to make use of the search capability afforded by companies like Local Tourist and the Park City Chamber. The Chamber has the most complete restaurant listing as of the date of this article but Local Tourist is a close second. What it lacks in content it makes up for in search functionality and they must be adding new restaurants every day.
Park City, Utah is one of the top ski destinations in the country and is a must visit if you are an avid skier. Even if you are not a skier or snowboarder, the town offers so many activities and dining options it is worth a visit. The destination is becoming increasingly popular in the summer due to the food and wine festivals, summer outdoor concert series, art festivals, and above all clean, crisp, mountain air. It really won’t matter when you choose to visit; Park City will definitely provide a memorable vacation experience.
About the Author:
Barry Borenski is a Travel and Leisure writer who currently lives in Lake Placid NY with his wife and two kids. Barry suggests the website
Local Tourist for travel planning to Park City Utah.