Skiing
Explore 7 Canadian ski destinations in 2 weeks
Traditionally, a major challenge for skiers and snowboarders exploring Canada was negotiating the vast distances between breathtaking snow destinations. While the award winning coastal skiing in Whistler is a short ride from Vancouver, the high altitude fluffy powder of the Okanagan and Rockies is a considerable distance. Packing all of these unique regions into one trip posed a challenge even for the most determined traveler.
Savings for skiers with early bookings
Gourmet food, luxury accommodation and some of the best skiing and scenery in the Alps make booking an Alpine Club holiday the ideal tonic for the end of a dreary summer. Book before 31st October*, and you’ll receive £100 off the brochure price so you can treat yourself to a top notch winter holiday from £530pp.
More snow for less dough
Jet2holidays.com, the fastest-growing tour operator in the North, has today announced the launch of its brand new ski programmes, providing winter sports breaks to the finest alpine resorts for less, with prices starting from just £159 per person.* The company is the first low cost package holiday company to launch ski holidays.
Children encouraged to discover the magic of skiing
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched a special bursary scheme that will award six different UK secondary schools £500 each. Thomas Lang, a former Ski Club member, left the Ski Club a sum of money when he died because of his great love of skiing and his involvement with the Ski Club during his life. It was decided by the Ski Club to use this money to encourage and help children discover the magic of skiing.
Courchevel chaos?
The hotel scene in Courchevel, France’s most stylish and glitzy ski resort, is currently in a major state of flux. Those who haven't been to Courchevel 1850 for some time will be amazed at the changes.
Ski Solutions launches Super Ski Solutions
After extensive research into its clients’ ski holiday habits, Ski Solutions, Britain’s leading original ski travel agency, has chosen five of the world’s top ski resorts for special attention in its diverse programme of hotel, chalet and apartment holidays in the Alps and North America.
Luxury ski-chalets offer flexibility in Portes Du Soleil
When 27 year old Will Butler and fiancé Bella Lloyd Owen took the plunge to set up their own ski chalet company, they knew they wanted to create something very special. Independent Luxury is the first company of its kind in the Portes Du Soleil area, France, offering complete luxury and flexibility at the highest level to holiday makers in two sumptuous premier chalets.
50% of UK skiers visit one of five resorts
Research into UK skiers’ holiday habits by Ski Solutions has found that only five resorts account for 50% of all ski bookings. Counting all hotel, chalet and apartment holidays at the 125 resorts Ski Solutions serve, five resorts including Val d’Isere, Courchevel, Lech, Zermatt and Whistler in North America accounted for 50% of bookings.
Family friendly skiing holidays
Family skiing holidays are more affordable than ever with special offers such as free lift passes, free ski hire and accommodation discounts bringing costs down even further.
Ski into the New Year in style
Luxury ski operator Chalet Blanc still has availability for the New Year week, and is also including free ski instruction and a special black tie party with fireworks to start 2008 in style. Chalet Blanc, situated in the French village of Châtel, is a stunning place to bring in the New Year with family or friends.
New luxury hotel for Val d'Isere
This December a new luxury hotel opens in Val d'Isere. Le Savoie Hotel & Spa is only the fifth four star hotel to open in Val d'Isere, the number one resort for British skiers. Not available through mainstream tour operators yet, Ski Solutions can create a bespoke trip for each customer.
Canadian ski roundup
You haven't skied until you've skied Canada. For all the latest news from Canadian ski resorts, UK ski tour operators and winter routes for airlines, look no further.
Flexible gap years with SnowSkool
SnowSkool offers a variety of start dates, diverse locations and course prices to the next generation of ski & snowboard instructors. SnowSkool is celebrating its fourth year as one of the UK’s leading ski and snowboard gap year providers and is pleased to announce the start of a second season in New Zealand.
Yellowstone Chalet – At the pinnacle of luxury ski
Luxury ski holiday provider, Premiere Neige, have announced the launch of the new website for their flagship chalet Yellowstone – Yellowstonechalet.com. The recently refurbished Yellowstone chalet, the pinnacle of luxury ski holiday provider Premiere Neige's Portfolio, is over 600m2 and has the most enviable location in the resort of Sainte Foy.
New destinations for Ski Freshtracks - Russia & Sweden
This season sees Ski Freshtracks launch five new look brochures offering five different holiday experiences - Off Piste, Ski Touring & Safaris, Action & Instruction, Family & U20s and Weekends.