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It is more affordable than you might think. A price comparison between the Rocky Mountains and the Austrian Alps...

Affordable Austria

You’ll be surprised how affordable a wonderful winter vacation in Austria really is. In most cases, it will be less than a trip to one of the leading ski areas in the United States or Canada. Ski packages to Austria are usually pretty comprehensive, and you pay one reasonable bottom-line price for air fare, transfers, room, the chosen meal plan, taxes and even a welcome party! Everyone has been comparing the Rockies with the Alps for years. Both areas have fabulous skiing. But some skiers assumed the Alps were not affordable. Judge for yourself!

Rates quoted here are high-season prices for arrangements in February. Package include:

air fare (lowest available from and to the western US) & transfers between airport and hotel

7 nights accommodation (double occupancy) at a first-class hotel, breakfasts and dinners

a 6-day ski pass, basic gratuities and taxes (US International Departure Tax and customs inspection fee for travel to Austria are not included)

Prices are based on exchange rate of 1 EURO = U$ 1.32. Rates are subject to change.

THE AUSTRIAN ALPS FEBRUARY 2005

St. Anton/Arlberg: U$ 1,572

Flight New York-Zürich, transfers incl., air fare and hotel U$ 1,329, meals (breakfast & dinner) incl., 6 day ski pass U$ 243, transfers and local taxes & service charges incl. Number of lifts in resort: 83

Innsbruck: U$ 1,130

Flight New York-Munich, transfers incl., air fare and hotel U$ 925, meals (breakfast & dinner) incl., 6 day ski pass U$ 205, transfers and local taxes & service charges incl. Number of lifts in resort: 75

Add approx. U$ 150 for connections from LAX

THE ROCKIES FEBRUARY 2005

Aspen: U$ 2,237

Flight New York-EGE, transfers incl., air fare and hotel U$ 1,390, meals (breakfast & dinner) U$ 427, 6 day ski pass U$ 420, transfers and local taxes incl, service charges not incl. Number of lifts in resort: 42

Aspen: U$ 2,153

Flight LAX/EGE, air fare and hotel U$ 1,306, rest see above

Lake Tahoe: U$ 1,467

Flight New York-Reno, transfers incl., air fare and hotel U$ 924, meals (breakfast & dinner) U$ 231, 6 day ski pass U$ 312, transfers and local taxes incl, service charges not incl. No. of lifts in resort: 97