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[quote=Anonymous]I’m planning a family Christmas ski trip and leaning heavily toward Park City. At first, I thought Europe would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with places like Avoriaz, Megève, or Zermatt. But when I actually talked to my kids, I started wondering if it’s really worth it right now.

Family setup: Two teens, 14 and 17. They are all about modern, comfortable spaces with ample room. Everyone needs their own room. We like newer interiors, hot tubs, and good amenities. When I asked them what they thought about skiing in Europe, their first response was "Will the Wi-Fi and internet even be good?"

Park City
First class flights from DC: about $900 per person
Lodging: ski-in ski-out near Silver Star or Town Lift, $10K to $20K for a large, modern home or condo
Lift tickets: Epic Pass options with military discount, about $2K to $3K total
Transfer: 45 minutes from SLC, $200 to $600
Total trip: $18K to $26K

Avoriaz
Business class flights to Geneva: about $3K per person
Lodging: ski-in ski-out places like L’Amara, but fewer modern large-unit options, $5K to $8K
Lift tickets: Portes du Soleil passes, about $1.6K to $2K
Transfer: shuttle plus snowcat, $600 to $1K
Total trip: $19K to $22K

Megève and Zermatt
Harder to find large, modern ski-in ski-out options
Transfers take longer and are less straightforward
Lodging can be pricier and more traditional

Here’s the dilemma: Europe has incredible scenery, culture, and huge ski areas. But for my kids, it may not matter. They want modern comfort, their own space, a hot tub, strong Wi-Fi, and food they like. If that’s what makes the trip fun for them, is there any point in dragging everyone across the Atlantic right now?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done both with teenagers. Did Europe blow them away, or did it ultimately not matter because all they wanted was space, comfort, and internet?

Should we save the Europe trip for when they’re older, or even just for the two of us? The last time we took an international trip, the kids were more excited about the free all-you-can-eat room service at the resort than touring Bali. It was honestly ridiculous. I hope they gained something from it. I think they did, but still.[/quote]

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