Vail ski holidays

The ski isn’t the limit when you visit the renowned American resorts of Vail and Winter Park on a winter holiday from The Co-operative Travel. 

Indeed, there’s far more to this Colorado resort than just the skiing – as you’ll immediately see when you notice the number of visitors who come here just to soak up the atmosphere of this purpose-built resort.

Modelled on the famous Swiss ski resort of Zermatt, Vail was constructed on former sheep grazing land, and its transformation is testimony to man’s imagination and ingenuity.

Vail takes its name from the former chief engineer of the Colorado Highway Department, Charles Vail, whose dream it was to open up this one-time inhospitable corner of the Colorado Rockies, dominated by the enigmatic No-Name Mountain, to visitors. And every visitor appreciates the irony of this road-maker’s dream resulting in a bustling, thriving town... with no cars. 

An unashamedly upmarket resort, Vail has recently seen the arrival of many of the world’s leading hotel chains, resulting in a top-quality choice of luxurious accommodation which makes a Vail winter holiday a once-in-a-lifetime experience – although thousands decide that, once they’ve experienced it, they will return year after year.

Snowfall and weather in Vali 

With an average of nearly 30 feet of snow every winter, and a good split between beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain, a Vail and Winter Park holiday from The Co-operative Travel appeals to all levels of skier. And with what’s claimed to be the finest ski school in the world based here, everyone can soon gain the confidence needed to enjoy Vail Mountain to the full.

A Vail and Winter Park holiday can be based in a variety of types of accommodation, ranging from basic condominiums all the way up to five-star quality with every conceivable luxury to hand. The town’s cobbled streets are home to a huge variety of shops, coffee houses, pubs and restaurants, so the vibrant social life that is one of the main characteristics of a major ski resort is here for all to enjoy. 

If you’ve always dreamed of combining the thrills and excitement of a skiing holiday with the welcoming atmosphere of a break in America, a Vail holiday is for you. See the latest deals and offers we have available for your chosen dates now.