With Christmas comes a big hole in the purse, but that’s no reason why you and your family can’t enjoy a memorable winter holiday. Active holidays don’t need to cost an arm and a leg, and with online deals providing some top notch winter vacation opportunities, you and your loved ones can leave behind the humdrum of the UK and escape to the mountains. Sure, the temperatures may not raise much, but your spirits certainly will with the awesome fun that could be had.
- Soldeu, Andorra – No budget ski list would be complete without mentioning this fabulous little principality, tucked away between France and Spain in the heart of the Pyrenees. With reasonably priced lift passes, some great affordable ski schools and plenty of dining opportunities that won’t break the bank, you’d be hard-pressed to find another resort that’s better value for money.
- Tignes, France – Like many resorts, the satellite villages offer more for your money due to the distance from the main activities. If you stay in affordable accommodation in Tignes, make a trip over to Les Boisses or Les Brevieres, which provide some quality food & drinking establishments without the hefty price tag.
- Courchevel, France – Not a resort automatically associated with “budget”, but saving money on eating out by choosing places away from the mountainside, combined with a last minute accommodation deal, could give you a frugal break in a top Three Valleys resort.
- Bansko, Bulgaria – Still on the rise in terms of ski resorts, Bansko in Bulgaria continues to offer great value for money in comparison to the upmarket ski hotspots. Small, traditional and functional – perfect for a beginners winter holiday.
If you prefer, you can splash a little more cash and opt for one of the last minute luxury ski holidays that will be cropping up over the coming weeks – grab a bargain whilst still enjoying life’s little luxuries and enjoy the mountains in style. Book your winter getaway now and take advantage of the great online deals.

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