My idea of a perfect winter vacation is a plane ticket to the Caribbean and a week on the beach. But if I were a skier, I'd be pretty excited about this family-friendly deal from Jackson Hole, Wyo.: Buy two plane tickets and be reimbursed for up to $500 each for two more.

Since I don't like winter, I've never been to Jackson Hole for skiing. But I have been to Jackson Hole in the fall and I think it's one of the most beautiful places in America. Maybe the world. Jackson Hole has 330 inches of snow already--and the forecast calls for more snow this week.

So if you're a skiing family, this is a deal worth checking out. With a quick search of random travel dates from Chicago to Jackson Hole, I found airline ticket prices around $500. And there are direct flights from Chicago, always an important consideration when you're traveling with kids.

The buy two-get two free airline deal is good through April 3. Lift ticket, lodging, and lunch package options start at $79. For more information, call Jackson Hole Central Reservations, (888) 838 6606.

Cindy Richards is the mom of two who gets her muse from traveling the world, usually with kids in tow. She also writes for TravelingMom.com, where she also serves as editor.

See more of Cindy's stories here.

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