Skiing
Save or splurge in star-studded St Moritz
Star-studded St Moritz is made available to skiers at down to earth prices with specialist operator flexiski. But if you really want to match the style of top celebrities seen on the Swiss resort’s slopes, like Kate Moss, George Clooney, Hugh Grant and Rupert Everett, flexiski can also offer packages with an A-list price tag.
The Brit’s choice - Top ten ski resorts
Over a million British guests are expected to flock to the ski slopes this winter. UK ski tour operator and online ski specialist Directski.com, give their recommendations as to the top ten ski holiday destinations, by category, for everyone from beginners to those looking for the greenest ski holiday this winter.
‘Peak 2 Peak’ by gondola
Whistler Blackcomb’s PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola will officially open to the public December 12, 2008. This engineering marvel is set to become a new Canadian tourism icon, and will forever revolutionize the way visitors experience this four-season resort.
How to ski on a budget
Skiing is a notoriously expensive hobby – however there are ways to cut down the cost.
Enjoy the first snow of the season with flexiski
For those skiers who seek out fresh snow on the first run of the day, imagine the satisfaction of being amongst the first on the mountain at the start of a new season. flexiski is offering short breaks at many of Europe’s top resorts during the ‘Premiere Neige’ (first snow) season, so that skiers can take advantage of the ultimate freshtracks adventure.
Protecting porters on Kilimanjaro
Following Inghams rebranding, the previous company-branded uniforms worn by Resort Managers and Representatives across almost 100 ski resorts worldwide, have been donated to the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. The kit included ski jackets, pants, hats, polo shirts and fleeces.
Beat the credit crunch on the Alps
Action Outdoors are leading the way to meet the demand for ski holidays at prices to match the economy – crunched. In January, the Ski Express coach direct from London to the French Alps, is just £99 return, plus the all inclusive package means you can avoid crippling in-resort costs like lift passes, ski hire, instruction and lunches.
Peak to peak
Whistler Blackcomb's Peak to Peak Gondola is already winning awards and it hasn't even opened yet! Leading guidebook, Where to Ski and Snowboard, awarded the development at the resort in British Columbia, Canada, the accolade of 'Best North American Development in 2008' at the book's launch on Monday.
Family favourites on Canada's slopes
Canada remains a favourite for families looking for a great skiing or snowboarding holiday and there is still the opportunity to travel this season, with there even being some accommodation available for the February half term and Easter school holidays.
Great savings for families looking to hit the slopes
Ski Famille has long been known for the excellent value offered to families keen to hit the slopes. All holidays are in catered chalets with inclusive childcare and you can look forward to a consistently high level of service. In an effort to help even more families hit the slopes this winter they have two great offers in place for the opening weeks of the season.
Book early for ski bargains in Switzerland
Solís Cambrian Hotel & Spa in Adelboden, Switzerland has released details of its ski packages for the 08/09 season, with a special early bird offer of a 10 per cent discount on all the services provided by the hotel if clients book three months in advance of their holiday.
Try skiing in Austria during Freshers Ski Week
Snow-covered mountains, blue skies, perfect slopes – all just waiting for those first wintery tracks. Sound like the perfect winter daydream? Well, there’s never been a better time to turn this dream into reality!
What’s new for skiers in the Tirol
A revolutionary new solar powered ski lift, new hotels and new direct flights from London, Bristol and Liverpool to the Tirol's capital, Innsbruck, are among the innovations being unveiled for the coming winter ski season in the Austrian Tirol.
Into skiing? Into boarding? Interhome!
As the ski season approaches, Interhome, one of Europe’s largest providers of privately owned rental properties, launches the new 164 page, 09 Winter Ski and Snowboard Brochure.
Chalets Direct gets interactive for skiers and snowboarders
September is traditionally the time when people start getting serious about booking their ski holiday. In response to this, the leading ski website chaletsdirect.com has grouped together a variety of services to form a new interactive area for people looking for ski and snowboard breaks.