When planning a winter vacation for your family you should really think about a fun filled skiing trip. There are tons of different locations in the United States that have at least one ski resort or more. Some of the more popular choices are Utah, Colorado, California, and Vermont but there are definitely more choices than that when it comes down to choosing a place for a ski holiday.

For example, Indiana, Michigan, Maine, Wyoming, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania all have ski resorts too. There are several more places, but you get the idea.

Of course most people are going to pick the closest state to where they live for their skiing vacation. You will have to decide if it is worth your while to drive to a further location though. Remember, gas is at an all time high, and it won't be as cheap as it used to be to travel. Or, do you want to possibly get a cheaper flight that will save you money in the long run? You should consider both of these options carefully before making a final decision. Driving to your location will cut down on your time that you have to spend on your ski vacation. But if you fly you will need to reserve a rental. Just consider the total cost for each option and which is the most convenient to you.

So you've picked the location and the form of travel for getting there. Now you must figure out where you are going to stay when you're on your ski vacation. Do you want to stay in a larger ski resort, or should you pick out a smaller ski lodge? Perhaps it should be one that only your family will be staying in. A place that your family is in by itself will add to your privacy and the opportunities that you will have for family time.

Ski vacations are great, you get your exercise going down the slopes and you get a lot of family time at night. Of course you can always meet at lunch time too and eat together, but a lot of the times when you're on the slopes you won't even realize how fast the time is passing, so this may not be possible. Mountain views, sparkling snow drifts, crackling fires and steaming cups of hot chocolate will probably be memorable parts of the trips as well.