This week we're bringing you the top picks for last minute ski getaways from CheapFlights.com's Carl Schwartz, their chief travel officer.

"Tahoe has some of the best family ski programs, great resorts, and reasonable roundtrip airfare," says Schwartz.

Lake Tahoe is home to seven ski resorts, but if you're traveling with kids, the North Star is your best bet. The resort specializes in courses designed for children, including one for toddlers ages 3 to 4, which teaches parents how to teach their children to ski. The resort also has 10 children's parks and a massive ice rink."

Check out Carl's Other Top Picks:
Bethel, Maine
Park City, Utah
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Whistler, BC

This week we're bringing you the top picks for last minute ski getaways from CheapFlights.com's Carl Schwartz, their chief travel officer.

"Fly into Vancouver before taking the two-hour drive to Whistler," suggests Schwartz. "Vancouver is set to hold the 2010 Winter Olympics and the pre-Olympic energy and excitement is just incredible."

Whistler also has special offers and deals, says Schwartz. For example, book two nights and get the third free at all Whistler resorts. If you're flying Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles or San Francisco, kids under 12 get free roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, and lift tickets when you book your trip before January 31, 2009. Whistler Blackcomb was also ranked <i>Condé Nast Traveler</i>'s top ski resort for the 2008-2009 season.

Check out Carl's Other Top Picks:
Bethel, Maine
Park City, Utah
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

This week we're bringing you the top picks for last minute ski getaways from CheapFlights.com's Carl Schwartz, their chief travel officer.

"There are four airport choices within a reasonable (three-hour) drive from Waterville Valley, which means you'll have a lot of options for flight times and fares," says Schwartz, adding that the town's proximity to Boston and Providence makes it a great destination if you're family wants to see more than just fresh powder.

If you visit February 22-26, kids can get free lodging and lift tickets (one free child per paid adult), and you can score up to half off rentals, group lessons, all day Kids Venture Kamps, and child care.

Check out Carl's Other Top Picks:
Bethel, Maine
Park City, Utah

This week we're bringing you the top picks for last minute ski getaways from CheapFlights.com's Carl Schwartz, their chief travel officer.

"Park City is one of the country's top ski spots, and you can find flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International to Salt Lake City for cheap," says Schwartz, who found February flights for under $240.

Park City is also home to five amazing resorts, so you're sure to find a match for you and your brood. For those with younger kids whose skiing attention wanes, the Alpine Coaster or tubing at Gorgoza Park are other exciting activities.

Check out Carl's Other Top Picks:
Bethel, Maine

This week we're bringing you the top picks for last minute ski getaways from CheapFlights.com's Carl Schwartz, their chief travel officer.

"Maine often gets overlooked when people think of East Coast ski destinations, but Bethel is a great place for a winter getaway," says Schwartz. "Plus, since it doesn't have the hype of some other destinations, it's less crowded."

The nearby Sunday River Resort boasts 668 skiable acres and 131 trails, and offers complimentary lift tickets for children under 5. If you're looking for some adults-only slope time, kids 7 to 12 can sign up for the morning kids' camp at the Bethel Nordic Ski Center at the scenic Bethel Inn,  $12 per child for camp alone; $22 with a full-day trail pass.

We recently got the chance to sit down with Carl Schwartz, the chief travel officer at Cheapflights.com, and pick his brain for his best tips for finding cheap flights. While we we're at it, we asked Carl if he could share with us his top five budget-friendly last minute ski getaways. Carl agreed.

So all this week we'll be bringing you his top picks. Be sure to stop back in daily to see his selections. Plus, don't forget to check out his tips!