Skiing
Ski holiday advice at By-car.co.uk
With the excellent snow conditions across Europe this winter, many people are taking advantage of it with a late season ski holiday. The online car hire website, by-car.co.uk and its German counterpart im-mietauto.de has introduced a new range of information to help holidaymakers who want to take a last minute ski or snowboarding holiday.
Sustainable snowsports’ seminars announced
Sustainable travel charity The Travel Foundation, in conjunction with the Ski Club of Great Britain, Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and Ski Andorra have carried out detailed assessments of how ski resort operations can be adapted to reduce their impact on the environment.
Suits to skis in the Big Apple
With British Airways announcing the launch of its first ever all-business class service with flights twice a day from London City airport to New York's JFK airport, it will soon be easier than ever to mix a business trip in the “Big Apple” with a spot of skiing at one of New York State’s world class ski areas.
Sail to Norway and ski the slopes of Voss
Treat yourself to a holiday to Voss in Norway this winter, and best of all just sit back and relax while your guided coach just tours you around. These coach holidays to the ski resort of Voss in Norway give you the opportunity to experience the Great Norwegian outdoors.
Fantastic snow and great savings
Family chalet specialist Ski Famille is located is the heart of the vast Portes du Soliel ski area. Their resorts, Les Gets and Morzine, are currently enjoying fantastic conditions following recent snowfalls and more snow is expected over the next few days.
lastminute.com smashes ski bookings
Adventurous skiers are heading to emerging ski destinations this season with Bulgaria and Austria leading the way, says online leading travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com.
Sun Valley among top 5 Rocky Mountains ski resorts
Sun Valley Resort today announces it has been named a Top 5 Rocky Mountain Ski Resort as seen on MSN Travel via Sherman’s Travel Magazine. An American Original, Sun Valley Resort joins Snowbird (Utah), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), Aspen Highlands (Colorado) and Big Sky (Montana) on this prestigious list.
Get your skis on to Voss this winter
Escape to the slopes this winter and enjoy an action packed family fun break with DFDS Seaways to Voss – the skiing hotspot of western Norway. Tailored especially for you, this trip includes coach transfers, ski equipment and lessons for a range of ski abilities to suit all of the family.
Ski accommodation prices take a tumble
The powder’s looking perfect across Europe this ski season. Interhome, specialist providers of privately owned rental properties, says it’s not too late to book a fantastic ski apartment or chalet, an ideal option for families looking for an alpine adventure this February half-term.
City Bonuses: Splurge, spend or save on a winter ski break
As City bonus time arrives once more, many workers are already planning ways to spend their windfalls – although a recent survey has shown that the majority are not expecting the bumper pay-outs of last year.
Family ski holidays in France
Family ski specialist Ski Famille will be exhibiting at the 2008 France Show at London’s Olympia between 18th and 20th January. Managing Director Chris Thompson will be amongst guest speakers at the show’s Travel Pavilion.
Great snow for Canada!
Canada has been blessed once again with awesome snowfall this Winter. Not for the first time, some of the country's resorts are reporting several metres of the white stuff already!
Easy Tirol
Following the introduction of three new flying routes to the skier’s capital of Innsbruck this winter, Austria’s top skiing province, the Tirol, is now served by low cost easyJet flights from Gatwick, Liverpool and Bristol, making its pristine slopes and picturesque villages easily accessible from around the UK.
Top five ski destinations 2008
Ever flown to a ski destination and found you’re miles away from where you need to go? Cheapflights.co.uk takes you right to the doorstep of your preferred slope.
Ski for free this half term with The Alpine Club
Book a week's holiday with The Alpine Club over half term week from Sunday 17 February and ski the largest ski area in the world for free*! The slopes are already covered and with plenty more snow predicted for the coming season, The Alpine Club is offering access to the best and most extensive terrain in the world for free*.