There is a hidden secret for skiers in the country of Slovakia at the ski resort of Jasna which lies in the western part of the Carpathian Mountains, Tatra, is most likely one of the least known Central European mountain ranges. However, the peaks in the Tatra Mountains are the highest ones between the Alps and the Caucasus.

You might ask why one would go to Slovakia for skiing when the better known Alpine resorts are the place where most skiers head for? No one would claim that it compares with “Espace Killy” or the “Three Valleys”, but there are factors that still make the trip worthwhile and these include the important fact that at the moment anyway, it is a low cost resort with good accommodation, which are all family friendly, ideal for the kids. The snow is good too, of course there can be no guarantee anywhere, but being about a thousand-kilometre distance to any sea coast it can make for a very dry and enjoyable atmosphere, a sort of inland kind of snow that is usually found in places like Colorado in the USA.

Slovakia has a rich culture and should you decide to take a day off skiing, or the weather turns against you, there are plenty of other activities that you can take part in, for instance how about relaxing your body in one of the many spas found in the area, which is also a very popular après ski activity. There is a choice, anything from family-type spa centres to open-air natural spas. The nearby town of Besenová has an open-air spa centre. It is really a cool thing to bathe in hot thermal water in cold winter air, under the stars and the nearby dark mountain peaks. Check out the fantastic ski deals that are available for a low cost skiing holiday in Slovakia.