Grab a bargain on last minute ski holidays

One way to get yourself booked on a great ski holiday even if you are struggling to find the funds is to hang on for a last minute deal and take advantage of the bargains offered under those circumstances. There's plenty to be said for planning a ski holiday well in advance because of course you'll have something really exciting to look forward to but you'll find that cut-price last minute ski holidays are just as much fun when you're out there on the mountains.

In terms of destinations, the list of last minute packages made available to snow sports lovers each year is much like any other list of great ski and snowboarding regions of the world. So deals are offered on stays in top quality resorts throughout the Alps, in Scandinavia, over in Bulgaria and Andorra, as well as in the likes of Whistler in North America. And as ever, the decision on where to go for your next snow sports holiday will be a tough one, unless of course you've found that ideal spot already and nowhere else will do.

Even if you do have a favourite resort that you return to year after year for your winter vacation there's always the question of which kind of accommodation offers the best value or is the most suitable for you and your party this time around. If you're after some full-on luxury and relaxation then perhaps a three, four or five star hotel will be your best option, or if you're looking to keep a tight reign on your spending then maybe a self-catering apartment could be the right choice. But if you want to combine relaxation with a home-from-home experience then family catered ski chalets are always tough to surpass.