Best time to book a ski holiday

Families, beginners and school-holiday travellers usually benefit from booking earlier. Flexible adults and groups may find late deals, but last-minute skiing can be risky if lessons or good accommodation are gone.

Key checks

• Is the resort suitable for your group?
• What is included and what is extra?
• Are lessons, hire, lift passes and transfers accounted for?
• Is winter sports insurance arranged?
• Are booking protection and cancellation terms clear?