Winter holidays are no longer reserved only for the rich and famous, as people often think. With a wide choice of budget-friendly resorts, skiing holidays can be a perfect way of spending winter vacations, even for the thriftiest holidaymakers.

What makes skiing holiday a great vacation

Some think that exercise on holiday canˈt be very fun. It is the truth that skiing and snowboarding are sports, and yes, technically skiing means also working out, but we guarantee that the muscle aches after a beautiful day of hitting the slopes are always and totally worth it. Let us not deny the fact that at some point, you are possibly going to fall over, but as long as you are safe and in control, the only thing that gets bruised is your dignity. The message for all who think they are too old for skiing is: You are wrong!  As the famous saying goes, age is just a number, and this couldn’t be more true concerning skiing. We are perfectly sure that on your first day of lessons every beginner in the group will be just as confused by the term “snowplough” as you are.  For all those who still donˈ t want to ski, or just want to do something else, ski resorts offer many other activities like Ice skating, dog sledding, paragliding, ice diving, ice driving, swimming, indoor surfing, snow shoeing and more.

All that like comfort and are not a big fans of old fashioned, traditional accommodations, we assure that luxury chalets are a big thing in the Alps. The mountains are also a haven of Michelin stars, good food and local specialties which you will only get to try in these snowy climes. Even if your budget doesn’t agree with the high price tags in some of these fancy resorts, there is a wide choice of hotels, catered chalets or self-catering apartments at every price point.

Family skiing holidays

For a lot of people taking their kids on a skiing vacation could be a real nightmare. Let us not deny the fact that family ski holidays often come with a few ups and downs along the way, but luckily, many family-focused touristic facilities have got everything covered. These kind of resorts are happy to welcome families of all ages.

Of course, some are better suited for small children than others. They possibly offer services such as free equipment rental, training slopes and ski schools, with operators qualified to handle your kids in a safe way. Choosing the type of your holidays, you can pick from a broad choice of combinations, from budget holidays to flexible child care, that will perfectly meet the needs of you and your youngest.

Slovenia ski destination

Slovenia offers a budget-friendly alternative to the extravagant ski resorts in the classic European skiing environment. The unspoiled beauty and idyllic nature of the best Slovenian ski resorts will surely make your winter holiday worth remembering. From large resorts to smaller family-friendly slopes, the most popular ski resorts in Slovenia, located in the Julian Alps, present tough competition for ski resort classics. With their diverse terrain, they are suitable for beginners and children as well as experienced skiers.

The short distances in Slovenia also let skiers enjoy several ski slopes in one day. You can obtain a single SkiPass ticket that allows you to ski at all Slovenian ski resorts. Numerous ski schools and ski instructors, will make sure that you really enjoy your time on the snow. After skiing you can even take a walk around town, since most of the ski resorts are close to major towns. The most popular ski destinations in the country are Bled Straza, Krvavec, Golte, Vogel, Kranjska Gora, Rogla, Pohorje, Cerkno, Kanin, Kope, Soriška planina etc.

Slovenia ski hotels

Hotels in Slovenia are available for 50 ski resorts. They range from inexpensive to wellness, luxury, family and gourmet. Let us mention only few of the best and most popular ones.

Hotel Jezero is located centrally by the lake Bohinj and has 71 rooms and five suites. Its distance from the ski resort Vogel is 4, 5 km. Transportation is provided by ski bus. The Hotel Savica Garni is only 250 m from Lake Bled. This six-storey hotel has 103 rooms and 14 apartments with kitchens. Hotel Skipass in Kranjska Gora is a modern, comfortable and friendly family hotel which offers some great culinary experiences. The Hotel Park is located next to Lake Bled and the Bled promenade. This four-star hotel has 217 rooms and suites, and indoor pool with thermal water. Right at the bottom of a ski slope, which is the starting point for all the Kranjska Gora trails, you will also find Ramada Resort Kranjska Gora, totally renovated two years ago.