BANSKO, BULGARIA

Forking out for a ski pass in the Colorado resort of Aspen leaves your wallet empty, but it attracts the likes of Kim Kardashian and the Obamas, thanks to its array of luxury hotels. If you still want all the VIP trappings, look into the many Eastern European resorts where your Euros will go much further, so you can splash out on swankier digs and a few added extras. Bansko in Bulgaria is fast becoming popular with spend-savvy skiers, and has plenty of snow-making facilities should the weather not provide enough of the white stuff. If you’re after some post-piste pampering, a day pass to the sophisticated spa at the Kempinski Hotel costs less than £18, and there are a host of impressive dining options, from steak at the VIP Rooms to sushi and teppanyaki at the Kempinski.

BOOK IT: The four-star Katarino Spa Hotel is 8km away from the action, allowing you a peaceful retreat away from the crowds, and it looks every bit as luxe as some of the best five-star hotels around. Rooms cost as little as £101 a night via