Ski resorts have learned how to make the most of what used to be the off-season. Besides outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rafting, and swimming, the resorts host festivals and concerts, as well as arrange kid-centric activities like Frisbee golf, outdoor movies and arts-and-crafts sessions. Why ski resort in summer is a great affordable family travel idea?...

If you make a decision to rent a condo or time share at a condo resort, you’ll have to plan your own activities together with family, but the savings are substantial and you get more space, including a kitchen. Also, there’s usually a pool and perhaps other amenities, such as tennis courts and a fitness room. In Palm Springs, McLean Company Rentals have...