(NAPSA)—When cooler tem- peratures set in, many Americans start thinking about winter travel plans. That’s a good idea, because many of the best ski lodging deals are offered before the season officially begins in mid-November, and early birds can often find better discounts on lift tickets, too. Start planning now and you may be able to take advantageof these benefits of booking your ski vacation early: Get more travel options. The earlier you book your ski vacation, the more choice you have in where you stay and when youtravel. From hotel rooms and suites to private lodging options that includeskiin/ski-out condos, luxury townhomes and spacious mountain residences, there are a range of accommodations available. Getting a head start means more options and a greater range of travel dates to choose from, especially helpful when working around school calendars or prior commitments. Plan around events andfestivals. If you’re traveling with family or friends who ski less or not at all, planning early can help you build otheractivities into your trip. Many ski destinations hold exciting events and festivals throughout the winter. For sports enthusiasts, the 2015 Freestyle World Cup will make a stop in Deer Valley, Utah in January 2015. For winter fun in Colorado, January is the time for the International Snow Sculpting Championships in Breckenridge and Aspen’s annual Winterskl Festival. For the best accommodations and attractions at the lowest prices, it’s a cool idea to book your ski vacation early. In addition to these unique events, you and yours maycare to consider dogsledding, snowmobile tours, snow tubing, bobsledding andsleighrides. Booking them in advance can help save you money. *Find better savings and value. Many deals disappear after the mountains open for the season. For added value, consider staying in a vacation rental, which offers more space, greater savings and many of the ameni- ties of home, such as kitchens and washers and dryers that can help cut costs. A good place to start for many is with the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals, Wyndham Vacation Rentals. It’s offering up to 25 percent off vacation rental properties in all its U.S. ski destinations when guests book by December2, 2014. Getting Started To begin planning now, you can visit www.WyndhamVacation Rentals.com for vacation rental deals in some of the U.S.’s topranked ski destinations.
