in October and £592 per child with Virgin Holidays. Visit www.virginholidays.co.uk- Ranch Rider Seven nights at Elk Mountain in Colorado, including full board, childcare, transfers and activities, such as white-water rafting and horse riding, costs from £979

and from £1,235 per child sharing a room in January, including flights from Heathrow and private car transfers.In the US, you shouldn’t miss Beaver Creek in Colorado. It is the perfect size for families with younger children and has winter activities

natural wonders – the Grand Canyon. The price is £1,159 per person for nine nights staying in lodges, including flights. Ranch Rider takes the whole family back to nature at the Colorado Trails with three children’s programmes: Buckaroos, Rough Riders

and private transfers. For a mix of ski and other winter activities, try Winter Park in the Colorado Mountains. This unspoilt village has sleigh rides, ice skating and dog-sleddding. Stay at the luxe Zephyr Mountain Lodge Hotel & Condos with Inghams. From £928

, Switzerland* Courmayeur, Italy* Whistler, voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite.* Winter Park in the Colorado Mountains

nights, including return flights with BA to Vancouver airport and private transfers.Further south, for a mix of ski and other winter activities, try Winter Park in the Colorado Mountains. This unspoilt village has sleigh rides, ice skating and dog