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VIP SKI adds St Anton for the 2012/2013 season

VIP SKI adds St Anton for the 2012/2013 season

Specialist ski company VIP SKI is delighted to be featuring a gorgeous new hotel in one of the world’s best ski resorts, St Anton for the 2012/13 season. It’s the very first time VIP SKI has featured this classic resort and their first entrée into the Austrian Alps.

Three Valleys, the largest linked ski area in the world

Skiers and Snowboarders are always looking to go bigger and better, especially to find a resort that’s larger than their last conquest.

Slope off for a family Daycation

Slope off for a family Daycation

Struggling to find a different and exciting activity that all the family will enjoy? The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead is encouraging more families to chill out together with a choice of value for money family packages.

Ski 2013 - Superb early booking discounts with Powder White

Ski 2013 - Superb early booking discounts with Powder White

Book now for next season and receive a 10% discount on all whole chalet bookings, whilst also getting the best choice of properties on offer.

Discover Spring Skiing with expert guides in Val d'Isère

As the season draws to a close, most regular skiers may think they’ve seen and skied it all - but think again, the Val d'Isère tourist board is showing skiers and boarders alike that there are still some incredible conditions to be discovered if you know where to look, or have an expert Val d'Isère guide.

Jet2.com starts 2012/13 ski season early

The North’s leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, is helping eager skiers get their winter 2012/13 ski breaks in the bag by putting direct flights to Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg on sale.

Excellent spring snow conditions in St Moritz

Excellent spring snow conditions in St Moritz

After one of the best seasons in years, St Moritz is reporting excellent spring snow conditions making it an ideal destination for a family ski break at Easter.

50% of all ski hire bookings now made online

Independent ski and snowboard rental chain, Ski Republic, reports that around 50% of all ski hire bookings are now being made online, and at least 12% of British and Irish skiers book more than two months in advance of their trip.

Skiers urged to grab late snow bargains

With prices and snowflakes both tumbling downwards over the past few months 2012 has been one of the best ski seasons for decades. And it’s not over yet, according to Directski.com.

Low prices make late-season skiing best value ever says Ski-Val

Chalet specialist Ski-Val is holding post-Easter prices low despite the fact that record snow falls mean its two resorts – Val d’Isere in France and St Anton in Austria – have outstanding snow depths, and the operator expects skiing to continue to the end of April.

Most common ski accidents - What you need to know

World First Travel Insurance is warning holidaymakers who are heading off to the slopes this winter to make sure they have travel insurance in case they join the many ranks of people who have an accident whilst on a ski holiday.

Flash ski accommodation sale with up to 40% discounts

Ski accommodation giant Pierre & Vacances is launching a flash sale from March 1 - 5 with up to 40 per cent off ski accommodation for stays between March 10 and April 21, including the Easter holidays.

Skiing is good for you!

Skiing is good for you!

If you’re stuck in an exercise rut and either not enjoying what you do, or failing to find the enthusiasm for exercising at all – then it’s time to try something different.

Top 5 family friendly ski resorts in Europe

For some, taking the whole family on a ski holiday can seem like a daunting experience but in reality the resorts of Europe cater for all ages and offer a perfect active break for families.

Private Chalet Company dines deluxe - The best cuisine in the Alpes

Private Chalet Company dines deluxe - The best cuisine in the Alpes

Where others may lack taste and imagination The Private Chalet Company certainly does not.