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Flexible ski fly-drive holidays in France

Flexible duration, fly-drive holidays to 12 French resorts have been launched by Skiweekends.com. The resorts featured are Flaine, Les Caroz, Les Arcs, Val d’Isere, Alpe d’Huez, Les Menuires, Courchevel, La Plagne, Chamonix, Avoriaz, Valmorel and Isola 2000.

New website aims to encourage train travel to ski resorts

Snowcarbon is a new independent website about train travel to ski resorts. It explains exactly how to book rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest to reach by train.

Ski club of Great Britain reports decline in snowsports market

The UK snowsports market fell by 6% across all sectors in 2008/9 according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis report. The total UK snowsports market is now reported at 1.27 million people.

Guaranteed snow or your money back

Following on from the success of Pierre & Vacances’ popular ‘sunshine guarantee’ insurance policy this summer, the European accommodation specialist is now offering a ‘snow guarantee’ on all winter ski holidays.

Top ten affordable ski resorts in France

As the new ski season beckons, it's time to air out your woolly hats, blow the dust off your skis and grab a great deal to the slopes. In the chilly economic climate, the French Alps are still your best bet both for quality resorts and accessibility.

Norway launches first 365 day ski lift pass

Four ski resorts in Norway have launched the first 365 day lift pass to enable skiers to enjoy the snow all year around. The resorts – Voss, Myrkdalen, Røldal and Folgefonn, are based on the west coast of Norway and are in near proximity. Season pass holders can now use all four resorts on one lift pass.

Workers at Canary Wharf should head straight for the slopes

Skiweekends.com is, for the first time, offering weekly coach departures direct from Canary Wharf for ski weekend breaks to Brides les Bains (France’s Three Valleys region).

Ski the seventh continent where the sun never sets

Skiers have an exciting new opportunity to get off the beaten track and ski among the stunning Ellsworth Mountains on Antarctica, the seventh continent. Antarctic operator Adventure Network International (ANI) has developed a new Antarctic Adventure Skiing program for 2010.

Alpine Tracks - dispelling the myths about Norway

It’s colder, it’s darker and it’s more expensive…just some of the misconceptions about Norway held by many UK skiers when considering where to go for their next trip.

Walking in a winter wonderland

Winter walking in the Auvergne – complete with snowshoe and cross-country ski hire for snowy conditions – is the offer from specialist operator, Belle France.

You haven’t skied until you’ve skied Canada

The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and the Canadian Destination Ski Consortia (CDSC) will be kicking off their UK 2009/10 Ski and Board marketing campaign to highlight Canada’s exciting ski and board experiences this month.

Top ten tips to ski and save this winter

Directski.com, the online ski holiday specialist and the UK's fastest growing ski tour operator, has come up with the top ten ways to ski and save this winter. Book online from £199, get a day free by taking the train, or cut the cost of childcare and bring a granny. These are the hot tips to keep Britain skiing this winter.

Make tracks to Trysil in Norway this ski season

Brand new to the 2009/10 programme from Alpine Tracks is Trysil, Norway’s largest and most varied ski area with 31 lifts serving 65 marked slopes.

Soften the impact of the Euro with a discount ski break

European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is aiming to soften the impact of the Euro by extending its hugely popular summer ‘Beat The Euro’ deal to offer to up to 35 percent off all ski resorts throughout the winter season.

Ski weekends for adults – no kids allowed!

If you don’t have young children, and have no desire to be surrounded by other people’s children on your skiing holiday, Boutique chalet company The Alpine Club have ear marked a number of Adult Only weeks exclusively for fine dining & good company.

Money saving tips for skiers

The only crunch you want to hear this coming season is the sound of your ski boots crunching through the freshly laid snow. So follow the Tirol Tourist Board’s top tips to survive the credit-crunch and still get out on the slopes for 2009-10.

A unique concept in learning to ski

Inside Out Skiing is introducing a unique approach to teaching beginner skiers this winter season. Using The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead and the Austrian resort of Sölden, Inside Out Skiing will provide high quality instruction for people new to skiing, starting in the UK and then continuing in Austria.

It’s snowing in Norway

The snow has arrived in Norway ahead of the skiing season, with six destinations reporting between 20cm to 1cm fresh snow this week. Norway is known for its good quality and quantity of snow, even at low altitudes.

Head to Morzine for weekend ski breaks

Skiweekends.com, the specialist in ski short breaks by coach and by air, has expanded its programme for the coming season to include air-inclusive weekend breaks to Morzine in France.

A new boutique chalet experience in Paradiski

Alpine365, the fresh and exciting, independent chalet company, has added a boutique chalet to its portfolio for the forthcoming winter season.

Softening the impact of the Euro for skiers

European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is aiming to soften the impact of the Euro by extending its hugely popular summer ‘Eurobuster’ deal to offer to up to 35 percent off all ski resorts throughout the winter season.

Snow-breaks dedicated to solo travellers

This week Adventura, the holiday company that runs active holidays for solo travellers launches it’s new dedicated winter sports website - snowbreaks.com.

Kashmir tops the peaks for powder

Taking skiers to the world’s highest peaks, with arguably some of the most sensational powder this season, specialist UK tour operator to India, Indus Tours have recently launched their 2009/2010 ‘Ski India’ winter ski programme for Gulmarg, Kashmir.

Family skiing with Chalet Blanc

The mountains are a magical place for children, the excitement of learning to ski and endless playing in the snow make for long lasting memories.

Short break ski packages in France

To celebrate the launch of P&V’s new ski brochure for the 2009/2010 season, the French ski accommodation specialist has announced the introduction of short ski breaks to the French Alps and Pyrenees.

Launch into winter with a ski holiday in Switzerland

Swiss Travel Service have teamed up with award winning ski operator Neilson. The 2009/10 Swiss Travel Service Ski and Snowboard brochure includes 67 properties in 16 resorts from glitzy St. Morits to traditional Wengen and offers some of the best skiing in Europe suitable for all levels, ages and wallets.

Family (and budget) friendly skiing in Tirol

When times are hard the decision making process when choosing a family holiday comes down to one thing - cost.

Winter fun with Headwater

Headwater, the cross-country holiday specialist with almost 25 years of experience, is launching its new winter activities programme this week.

Alpine charm meets stylish chic at Hotel Aurelio

The ski and spa retreat, Hotel Aurelio joins the ranks of the finest design-led boutique hotels in Europe, featuring 19 unique and individually-designed rooms combining modern chic with classical design. The Hotel is found in the beautiful ski resort of Lech, near Alberg in Austria perfectly embracing its tranquil and luxurious ambience.

Winter sports damage limitation exercise

As summer draws to a close, thoughts turn to winter ski breaks. Skiing and, increasingly, snowboarding continue to grow in popularity. However, the risk of injury when participating in these sports is relatively high, so good instruction, the right safety equipment and sound healthcare insurance are all prerequisites for an enjoyable winter sports holiday.

Festive winter sports holidays for teenagers

Once the excitement of Christmas Day is over, what’s to be done with the teenagers until the new school term begins?

The Tirol gears up for 2009 ski season

It’s that time of year when the mere mention of ski and snow creates a buzz and everyone’s asking the same question - what’s new for the ski season?

Falling ski sales? Not so, says Skiweekends.com

For the third year in succession, budget ski operator Skiweekends.com reports forward sales for the coming season more than 80 per cent ahead of last year.

Bank holiday savings for ski enthusiasts

Neilson gives bank accounts a holiday this weekend with big savings on selected skiing holidays. Save up to £100 per person plus an additional £25 off per person when you book a ski holiday to Andorra online - offer available this weekend only.

Snow, sun or sightseeing - Thrilling winter adventures

People lured to stay in the UK by talk of a ‘barbecue summer’ this year may now be rueing their decision and considering a winter holiday instead. The Adventure Company has some fantastic winter trip suggestions to suit all budgets and requirements.

British Ski & Board Show comes of age

The British Ski and Board Show will come of age when it returns from Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November as it celebrates 21 years at Birmingham’s NEC with breathtaking features for enthusiasts and novices to enjoy.

Stress-free family skiing

Having perfected the art of stress-free family wintersports in Les Gets, Ski Famille have added the choice of a second resort for their guests.

Hit the slopes for half the price

Zermatt’s leading chalet specialist, Mountain Exposure, jumps into the ski season with 50 per cent off accommodation in September and October.

Head online for pre-season ski deals

For online bookings for the coming season’s ski holidays Directski.com is offering a pre-season sale with savings of up to £120 per person off regular ski holiday prices with holidays from only £179 per person (Gatwick departures) and £219 (Manchester departures) for a week’s self-catering accommodation, return flights and transfers.

A white Christmas for all the family

Dreaming of a white Christmas but not wanting to deprive granny or gramps of their beloved offspring over the festive period? Take advantage of Ski Famille's free grandparent place on 20th December departures and make it a Christmas to remember for all the family.

Saalbach in Austria to host EuroSki Pride event

The ski town of Saalbach, Austria is to play host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week in March. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing, the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts.

A ski chalet that’s ultra chic and boutique

After a successful fifth season, The Alpine Club (thealpineclub.co.uk) has responded to demand for its indulgent, personalised, owner-managed chalet service with a premium boutique chalet in the charming Three Valley resort of St Martin de Belleville, France.

Affordable ski holidays in the French Alps

Affordable quality with great value prices starting at less than £100 per person a week – and all including a Eurotunnel crossing with free FlexiPlus upgrade - are the key features of wintersports holidays for 2009/10 with French Alps specialist Peak Retreats.

Tourism students reach new heights in Queenstown

The world’s future tourism leaders took to the ski slopes today (17 June) as part of their Queenstown-based adventure tourism diploma. Seventeen young students matched business with pleasure by getting a first-hand introduction to the snow industry from premier ski provider NZSki Ltd as well as a snowboard lesson at Coronet Peak.

New Zealand ski shop launches mobile service

Queenstown’s famed Browns Ski Shop has launched New Zealand’s first dedicated mobile fitting service for ski and snowboard equipment. The Browns Ski Shop Platinum Mobile Service enables members of the Browns team to visit customers in their holiday accommodation and fit them out with the most suitable equipment for their needs, using a mobile van especially kitted out for the job.

Scottish Mountains given a spring clean

The last weekend of May saw more than 150 people take part in the Ski Club of Great Britain’s Big Spring Clean event, a mountain clean-up day held at Nevis Range and Cairngorm which involved removing dozens of bags of rubbish from the hillside.

Is the recession killing the ski industry?

The future of the ski industry is becoming less and less certain while we continue to move further into the recession. With a big question mark over how tour operators will fare next winter, Erna Low has conducted several studies into why its clients have changed their holiday habits.

Five star ski service at Queenstown resort

Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort will offer the services of one of the resort town’s top ski rental suppliers to keen snowsports lovers this winter.

Slovakia offers budget skiing with style

For credit crunched Brits suffering from weak Sterling, the cost of skiing this season has reached levels not seen for years, but that's no reason to ditch the annual family skiing holiday. Simply look a little further east than the Alps with specialist operator, Mountain Paradise (mountainparadise.co.uk ) to find great value skiing, heaps of fresh powder and a ski scene unique to Europe.

Freeskiing – A unique experience

Adventure skiing operator Ski Freshtracks have teamed up with freeski specialists Salomon for an exciting week of freeskiing in the leading off-piste resort of Andermatt, Switzerland.

Head to Courmayeur for a taste of the Alps’ finest

Come and ski for yourself - Courmayeur offers wonderful skiing in beautiful surroundings for beginners, intermediates as well as advanced skiers with challenging off piste and heliskiing opportunities. Arguably the most sophisticated resort in Italy, Courmayeur is nestled under the 14 peaks of the Mont Blanc massif with a charming cobbled pedestrianised town centre.

Ski America’s ‘coolest’ resorts

Can’t live without your winter break, but have a New Year’s resolution to save save save? Then check out the credit crunching offers that Park City, Utah, is offering Brits in its three resorts.

Snow alert! More than a fluffy foot hits Banff Park

Dry, fluffy powder is blanketing Banff National Park this week and skiers and snowboarders are lapping it up with ear-to-ear grins at Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area, and Sunshine Village. In the last three days, more than half a metre of fresh, light snow has piled up on ski resort bases that already top six feet (187 cms and growing) — translating into endless untracked turns covering almost 8,000 acres of terrain.

Winter breaks look set to take off this season

Despite the economic downturn, the latest news from American Express Insurance revealed that the number of travel policies taken out over the course of December was at the same level as the previous year - although Britons are being forced to make cutbacks, they still cannot resist their beloved holidays.

Heavy snowfalls return to the Alps

Ski resorts across Europe have been blessed with more heavy snow after a relatively cold, dry spell over the past few weeks. Heavy snow started falling on Sunday and it is forecast to continue until later this week with many resorts expecting over a metre of fresh snow.

Luxury chalet holiday holidays for less in February

Gourmet food, luxury accommodation and some of the best skiing and scenery in the Alps make booking a chalet holiday with The Alpine Club, the luxury chalet company in the Belleville valley, the ideal tonic to the January blues.

Budget ski holiday options for families

Budget ski operator, Skiweekends.com, has added coach and accommodation capacity for families still looking for a value-for-money February half-term holiday. There's now an additional departure on 15 February to Brides les Bains which departs London Victoria at 16.30 and also has pick-ups at Thurrock, Maidstone and Folkestone.

Ski holiday savings in the French Alps

Self-catering accommodation specialist PV-Holidays has announced savings of up to 20 percent on many of its ski apartments in the French Alps for those keen to take advantage of this year’s excellent ski conditions.

Enjoy guaranteed snow this half term

Enjoy the delights of guaranteed snow in the February half term skiing high above the Arctic Circle with Small Families the UK’s leading operator for single parent holidays.

A fresh new music festival in the Alps

TignesFest is the fresh new music festival in the Alps - and it's free! Nominated for the Yourope Best European Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards 2007, and billed as the ‘cool little boutique festival’ by the Sunday Times Style Magazine, TignesFest is a dynamic alpine music event held in one of the top rated (and highest!) ski resorts in the world - Tignes.

Beat the 'Euro blues' with a budget ski break

To ease skiers' worries about the cost of meals, budget operator Skiweekends.com has introduced a free upgrade to half-board - worth £72 per person - on all its remaining ski weeks by coach to the Three Valleys.

Mr Gay World to be crowned at Whistler’s Gay Ski Week

Already a unique celebration of diversity and inclusiveness, Whistler’s WinterPRIDE, taking place from February 1-8, is even more special this year, bringing with it the first-ever Mr. Gay World competition.

Geneva – The perfect ski holiday solution

The Jiva Hill Park Hotel is offering guests the chance to save money and time with their Weekend Ski package. If the annual exodus to the crowded European ski resorts complete with inflated prices and the need to book months in advance has become tiresome, the Jiva Hill Park Hotel near Geneva offers the perfect solution.

Bulgaria offers affordable ski holidays for Brits

Skiers hoping to hit the slopes on a budget should opt for Bulgaria, according to a survey of ski resorts by leading travel money provider M&S Money.

Ski and city breaks in Quebec

Twinning a city break with a ski holiday is a great way to see more of an amazing country such as Canada. In Quebec there are two great locations for this twin-centre holiday with a difference – Quebec City and Montreal.

Affordable and hassle free skiing – Scottish style

For those who fancy a skiing break - without having to queue at airports or take a ferry and face a long drive on the continent - help is at hand 'north of the border'. Skiing conditions are good at most Scottish resorts including the Lecht in the Cairngorms which has an excellent coverage of hard packed snow on the runs and eight lifts open, with a further three to open shortly.

Ski specialist offers free helmet hire

SkiHolidayExtras.com, the leading add-ons company for skiers, says more than 25% of its clients are opting to hire a protective helmet this season, compared to 5% of clients last year.

Snow’s not just for skiing says Bailey Robinson

According to bespoke operator Bailey Robinson, snow is not just for skiing on. Winter loving travellers who want to try alternative activities should check out the following options in the popular ski destinations of Norway and Canada.

Ski France re-launches website

Ski France has re-launched its website with a new dynamic packaging facility. The company claims it is the first time skiers have been able to create a completely tailor-made ski trip online, on one website.

Head to the Hautes-Pyrenees for winter sports fun

The Hautes-Pyrenees offer the winter sports enthusiast a really authentic, traditional and environmentally friendly skiing holiday.

Easter skiing in France

Skiweekends.com has availability on a choice of Easter ski breaks by coach or by air to Brides les Bains and Chamonix, with prices from as little as £269 per person.

Saalbach - Europe’s sexiest ski town

The ski town of Saalbach, Austria is set to play host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts.