Winter is synonymous with snow and freezing climate,

and just because the temperature falls way below zero it

doesn’t mean that your vacation should be spent indoors.

Winter is the perfect time to go skiing, snowboarding or

sledding. You can build a snowman or make snow angels

with the kids and after a fun filled day on the slopes you

could cozy up by the fire place with a warm cocoa.

The best way to make the best out of your winter

wonderland vacation is to exchange properties for

vacation and IVHE knows exactly how to help you with

that. IVHE or International Vacation Home Exchange is

an exclusive community of second or holiday home

owners. IVHE offers members with vacation properties a

unique opportunity to get more out of their current

investment with non-simultaneous home exchanges

Below is a list of popular skiing destinations along with

recommended members you can exchange vacation

homes with.

Vail, Colorado

Vail is the home of the Vail Ski Resort, USA’s largest

single-mountain resort and one of the most beloved

cold-weather destinations in the country luring

thousands of skiers and snowboarders annually. Though

Vail is most popular in winter, it also has a summer

resort and golfing center. Summer activities you should

try out in Vail are guided hikes, mountain biking,

horseback riding, carriage rides and fishing.

#0887: USA, Colorado is an ideal home to exchange

properties with. This four-bedroom stylish mountain

home is centrally located in the best ski resort in North

America. Settle in this fabulous home for weeks filled

with outdoor adventures and quiet hours by the fire. The

home offers spa baths with jacuzzi and steam showers

perfect for relaxing after a fun filled day on the slopes.

Chamonix, France

Also known as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix is situated

near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and most notably

the Aiguille du Midi. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics

in 1924 and is globally renowned as the birthplace of extreme

skiing because it has some of the world’s premier lift-accessed

steep skiing and snowboarding. Chamonix is one of the oldest

ski resorts in France with its cobblestone streets and car-free

pedestrian center make for a classic mountain village

environment and since this is France the nightlife is predictably

spirited with a wide array of cafés, restaurants and pubs.

You can exchange properties with #1119: France, Haute-Savoie,

Alps when visiting Chamonix.This centrally located one

bedroom apartment has a balcony with breath-taking views of

Flegere and Le Tour ski resorts and easy access to the ski slopes.

Girdwood, Alaska

Girdwood is a former gold-mining town turned year-round ski resort community carved out of the forest at the foot of the famed Chugach Mountains in Anchorage, Alaska with summer activities such as hiking, fishing and rafting. However, Girdwood is best known for winter skiing and snowboarding at Alyeska Resort on Mount Alyeska which has six lifts, two magic carpets, and a 60-person tram that climbs the mountain’s steep north face with breath-taking views of the ocean. There are enough beginner runs at the base but that doesn’t mean the experts won’t have challenging slopes for them to enjoy.

A perfect home to exchange properties with in Girdwood is #0538: USA, Alaska. This AleyaskaResort mountainside three-bedroom condo offers spectacular views of Alyeska Resort and of several hanging glaciers in the Girdwood Valley. Just a short walk from town, this lovely condo has the resort’s amenities, ski runs and summer trails within its reach.

There’s no need to hibernate during winter with all these fantastic winter destinations. Enjoy an excitement filled winter holiday with the whole family or the gang while reaping the benefits of exchanging properties for vacation.

So join IVHE now and start planning your winter house swap holiday!

Contact us For any further information, please contact Larry Klimczyk, Executive DirectorInternational Vacation Home ExchangeEmail Larry@ivhe.com|Skype: Klimczyk| Phone: +44 7742 167762