Slovakia’s in pole position for early snowsports

UK based ski and snowboard holiday operator, Mountain Paradise (mountainparadise.co.uk), announces that its key Slovakian ski resort is now open, breaking early start records for the region. Strbske Pleso, in the Tatra mountains, opened on November 10, 2007, offering skiers and snowboarders the perfect start to a long sporting winter.

The Tatra mountains cater for all levels of skier and snowboarder. The high Tatras are ideal for first timers, beginners and intermediates, while the low Tatras, which have recently linked ski lifts from Chopok North and Chopok South, offer fabulous freestyle and off piste skiing and snowboarding for those with more experience. Mountain Paradise is the only ATOL bonded holiday provider specialising in just this region.

Furthermore, winter sports fans can try out sledging, night skiing, snow tubbing and snow scooters. Sledging in the High Tatras remains one of the most popular activities amongst the Slovak people and visitors, and the downhill Hrebienok run is the most popular.

Matthew Jevons, Mountain Paradise director, says: “We only operate in one country, Slovakia, because it’s the most beautiful! The Tatra mountains offer one of the most memorable mountain holidays in Europe, with customers wanting to return year after year.”

Mountain Paradise makes snow sporting easy by combining flights, accommodation and either a full ski or snowboard package into one deal.

Accommodation comprises a range of villas, chalets, luxury apartments and hotels, and even a 17th century pension. Guests can stay in AquaCity, Poprad, which has been voted the "world's greenest resort" thanks to its use of alternative, sustainable energy to provide carbon neutral holidays.

Jevons continues: “We have some of the best accommodation at inexpensive prices. Our packages start at just £299, including return flights from the UK, return transfers and seven nights’ accommodation with breakfast and ski pass. We aim to cater for all customer needs and pride ourselves on our personal service.”

For more information and booking, visit Mountainparadise.co.uk.