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Holiday tips for cash-strapped skiers
The UK’s leading independent ski tour operator, Directski.com, has come to the aid of cash-strapped skiers with ten top tips to make skiing more affordable in 2010 / 11.
Top 10 European ski destinations
One of the UK and Ireland’s leading ski holiday experts, Directski.com, has come up with its pick of the top ten European ski destinations, for families, non-skiers, advanced skiers, budget conscious skiers and groups of friends, for après ski and spa, for guaranteed snow and for beginners.
More skiers can go green with new rail packages
Thousands more skiers will be able to head to the slopes by train this winter, with the launch today of a range of rail-inclusive packages to a wide number of ski resorts in France, Switzerland and Italy.
Extra costs for tavellers flying with sports equipment
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), the long-stay airport parking specialist, is helping active holidaymakers this winter by comparing how much airlines charge for checking-in sporting equipment.
Learn to ski & snowboard weekends in Meribel
For those looking to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time, Skiweekends.com - the specialist in ski short breaks and weeks – has introduced ‘Learn to ski or snowboard weekends’ in France’s Three Valleys.
Arosa gears up for Gay Skiweek 2011
Arosa is located in southeast of Switzerland, at the end of the Schanfigg-valley. With its extraordinary geographical location not far from St. Moritz and Davos, it boasts a maximum of sunny days whilst being protected by the winds. Since 1877 this traditional alpine ski resort has become a “must” for mountain and sun lovers.
'Plagne' ahead with Erna Low
In these financially challenging times, it pays to think ahead. Erna Low, the self-drive specialists to the Alps since 1932, have devised a way to offer guests better value and more visible pricing than ever before, with its new all-inclusive deals.
Italy’s Cervinia is lowest priced ‘leading’ ski resort
UK skiers should benefit from better value in Europe this winter, thanks to a sterling recovery against 2009’s rock bottom exchange rates.
Let the train take the strain in Austria
If you think flying is the only option for your ski trip to Austria, think again. Train travel may not be the first thing that springs to mind but with improved services and connections, Austria is closer than you think.
Top tips to ski & save this winter
Online ski tour operator, Directski.com, has come to the aid of cash-strapped skiers with top ten tips to ski & save both in resort and before travel, from borrowing ski gear to packing tea-bags.
Hit the slopes with Ski Dubai
Welcoming the onset of the cooler months to come, Ski Dubai, the UAE’s one and only indoor snow arena held another of its slope events on Saturday 18th September.
New in Tirol for the 2010-11 ski season
The wait is almost over as the new ski season approaches. Sölden will open tomorrow for 2010-11, one month earlier than planned, with a few lifts in operation on the Rettenbach glacier.
Ski chalets for couples
The traditional wooden alpine ski chalet is many couples’ idea of the perfect winter accommodation. Snow blanketing the roof, a cosy log fire roaring in the hearth, inviting sofas, and after dinner chat are all part of our winter dreams and (for some) memories.
Family ski packages for February half-term
Self-drive ski holidays are a great option for families looking for a hassle-free ski break this winter. Not only are you guaranteed to avoid any chaos in the airports, the journey itself becomes part of the holiday, with opportunities for relaxed channel crossings and stopovers.
Family fun at the Ski and Snowboard Show
The Ski and Snowboard Show returns to London Olympia this year with a host of new and exciting features for the whole family.