Though summer is almost here, some service members are already longing for winter. Those who prefer powdery snow to fine granules of beach sand should look for military discounts for airline tickets to Patagonia, Argentina. Direct flights are available from Buenos Aires, allowing service members to enjoy snow skiing and snowboarding from mid-June until late September.
The southern Andes are the highest mountain range in the world outside of Asia. Patagonia region ski resorts offer downhill ski terrain for everyone from beginners to experts. The powder is deep and dry and open bowl, gladed tree, and glacier skiing are experiences that military travelers will not have elsewhere. Patagonia has lower altitudes than other ski regions in Argentina, allowing novices to avoid altitude-related illnesses.
Travel experts recommend a stay at Correntoso Lake & River Hotel, which features views of glacial Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Patagonian Andes. Nearby is Nahuel Huapi National Park, where guests can enjoy a guided snowshoe or horseback journey. The hotel offers transportation to the Cerrao Bayo ski resort for excellent summertime snow skiing. Local beech and stone were used to build this luxury resort, which features a spa and indoor pool.
Service members who enjoy skiing double-black diamond trails will not be disappointed with a military discount airline ticket to Patagonia this summer. Andes Cross, an adventure outfitter, offers free-ride and heli-ski tours of the back country. Expert skiers will find themselves between Bariloche and El Calafate, part of the remote regions of northern Patagonia.
Just reading about this vacation is enough to get the heart of any ski-loving service member pumping. The proximity of Argentina to the U.S. makes it hard to believe that winter is approaching in the Southern Andes. Military personnel should put in their leave requests now and click here to find military discounted airline ticketsto Patagonia.