Ski weekend breaks on the rise
For those desperately craving a ski fix but are short on time this winter, SkiWeekends.com has a multitude of options. Many skiers wish to travel to different resorts over the course of the winter to try new areas as well as to get the very best snow conditions. With Skiweekends.com, bookings can be made right up to the week of departure; although the earlier the weekends are booked the less expensive they are. 23 leading resorts are available with some new ones added to the mix.
Seven Tantalising facts about Skiweekends.com
1. This is the first year that Austria will be featured due to the quality of service and great value resorts. Flying into Innsbruck and Munich skiers can now choose from the following fantastic Austrian resorts; St Anton, Zell am See, the city of Innsbruck or Fugen.
2. 23 resorts
From family favourites to the largest ski areas in the world, Skiweekends has added 14 new resorts to its existing portfolio including the popular resorts of Val d’Isere, Zermatt, Avoriaz and La Clusaz.
3. Four Chalets
Skiweekends chalets are based in three fantastic locations offering great food, free wine and outdoor hot tubs. Trips are available from 3 nights in Morzine, Les Gets and Reberty.
4. 23 Hotels in the 4* and 5* category
Adding a touch of luxury to a trip, Skiweekends offer 23 leading hotels. These include Hotel Altiport in Meribel; Hotel des Neiges in Courchevel; Hotel Kaya in Les Menuires; Hotel Coeur de village in La Clusaz plus the new Hotel la Toviere in Val d'Isere. Packages start from £945 at 5* Hotel au Couer du Village, la Clusaz for 4 nights. The price includes return flights from London Gatwick, resort transfers on HB basis. Children up to 12 years old receive a 15% discount when sharing a room with two adults. The Altiport Hotel in Meribel starts from £450 on a half board basis.
5. Mid-week in chalets and club hotels, flight inclusive packages from £218 at 3* Club Hotel Verseau in Brides les Bains The price includes return flights from London Gatwick, resort transfers and chalet board, Children up to 12 years old receive a 15% discount when sharing a room with two adults. Short breaks need not be restricted to weekends. It’s now possible to fly mid-week to get the best deals.
6. Self-catering apartments
Skiweekends has added self-catering apartments for those on a budget in nine resorts including Courchevel and Tignes.
7. More regional departures
Regional airports are available with flights from Scotland, Ireland, England and Northern Ireland and include taxes and 1 bag per person in the price.
Flying has never been easier, with departures from more than 16 regional airports and flights scheduled on a Thursday or a Monday, ensuring the best flight deals are available and the hectic weekend crowding at airports is not part of the experience. Leave on Thursday and come home on Sunday or Monday to have 4 days on the slopes from just £322. Fly mid-week leaving on a Monday and coming back on a Thursday and ski up to 3 ½ days Prices include flights, taxes, 1 bag, transfers, Hotel/Chalet with breakfast and evening meal. Book on line at skiweekends.com.
