Wondering where to vacation this winter? For those who'd want to do more than just snuggle in front of the chimney, making the choice of where to go snowboarding, skiing or airboarding is not that easy. Tons of resorts all over the world claim to be the best.

I guess, in the end, it all depends on your priorities and expectations (whether you want to party, ski or laze around), abilities (whether you are an expert skier or a novice snowboarder) and financial means.



[source: AwayAway has a comprehensive Ski Guide for 2005-2006, based on interest. This should help you decide.



If money is no object and you are curious to find out first-hand whether snow action in Europe is something you'd want to experience, then check out the interesting comparison between skiing in Europe and the USA. Charles Leocha talks about the differences in culture, prices, slopes and even, food.

As for me, I have always been partial to the slopes in Europe.