We are considering Taos, New Mexico for Spring Break and I don't have a clue about the town, where to stay (we'd like to be close to the ski area, I think), where to eat, etc. I am married with 3 beautiful girls, ages 6, 8 and 10. We will be with another family, so we'll need accommodations for 10. They have kids ages 11, 14 and 15. Thanks in advance for your help!
I would say to google search some trip planning websites and read reviews. Have fun!
Don't know what kind of accomodations you're looking for, but Taos tends to be a little pricey. See their chamber of commerce website (http://www.taoschamber.com/index.html or http://www.taosskivalley.com/). Have you been to Taos before? If not, another idea for you might be to see about staying in Red River. It's about another 1.5 hours drive northeast and a really lovely place to visit. You could still spend a day or two in Taos (not too far to drive). Don't know how long you'll be in the area, but there's also a wonderful hot spring called Ojo Caliente that's only about 2 hours away (southwest) from Taos. The lodging is a little pricey, but just to go in the pools is ~$20 (free if you do lodge there). Depending on your skiing experience, I've heard that Taos is one of the more difficult ski areas in the state (FYI).
Whatever you choose, I hope you have a wonderful trip! New Mexico is gorgeous, wherever you go!
I don't know anything about Taos, but I highly recommend a 4x4 vehicle. The New Mexico highway department is infamous for its poor maintenance and slow action during winter storms. Also, many ski resorts are located beyond mountain passes that require 4-wheel drive during bad weather. I think Capps Rental has 4x4's in their fleet.
Try Trip Advisor.com. I've had good luck using the customer reviews on this site for choosing a hotel when I'm not familiar with the area or hotels there.
