The number of Britons taking a skiing holiday continues to increase year-on-year.
As the 2007/8 season approaches, we look at what’s on offer in the latest ski brochures to hit the racks.
Crystal
The Ski Brochure
New for 2007/08:
- Serfaus and Zell am Ziller, Austria
- Levi and Yllas, Finland
- Chamrousse, France
- Cavalese, Italy
- Nendaz, Switzerland
- Ski weekends in Austria and France
- Accommodation at the Icegloo Village in Austria
- Family express transfers
They say: “With Crystal, you not only have more destinations to fly to, you have more UK departure airports to choose from.”
We say: The ultimate guide to skiing around the world, with great choice for all abilities at competitive prices.
Lead-in: £245 per person for seven nights’ self-catering accommodation at the three-star Konaci Apartments in Kopaonik, Serbia, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 0870 160 6040 | crystalski.co.uk
Thomson
Ski and Snowboarding
New for 2007/08:
- Chamrousse and Val Cenis, France
- Salla, Finland
- More offers of complimentary lift passes, kids places and free equipment for young skiers
They say: “We are offering more added value for our clients, combined with a top selection of resorts.”
We say: The brochure has a more modern and upmarket look while retaining prices that will help agents’ sales.
Lead-in: £199 per person for seven nights’ self-catering accommodation at L’Escale Holiday Homes in Le Grand Bornand, France. Price includes flights
and transfers.
Contact: 0870 606 1470 | thomsonski.co.uk
Inghams
Ski and Snowboard
New for 2007/08
- Furano, Japan
- Les Houches, France
- Baqueira, Spain
- Beret and St Johann, Austria
- Free ‘Meet the Pistes’ service in 23 resorts
- ‘Piste to Powder’ one to five-day clinics in eight resorts (from £48 per person)
They say: “Our new resorts and packages for this winter have been greatly influenced by what our clients have told us”.
We say: A new, easy look combined with a huge choice of resorts makes this a must-have brochure.
Lead-in: From £254 per person for seven nights’ self-catering at the Malina Village, Borovets, Bulgaria, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 020 8780 4444 | inghams.co.uk/ski
First Choice
Snowsports/Snowsports Families, December 2007 to April 2008
New for 2007/08:
- Berwang and Fieberbrunn, Austria
- Lake Bled, Slovenia
- Premier Luxury selection of A-list properties
- Fourteen-night holidays
- Accommodation-only options
- Kids Academy at the Hotel Snow Princess in Ylläs, Lapland
They say: “Our customers choices are being driven by quality, comfort and more than just skiing.”
We say: Two-in-one brochure, with a selection of family-friendly resorts on the flipside, makes this a good choice for kids learning to ski.
Lead-in: £249 for seven nights at the Vitranc Apartments in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 0870 900 2120 | firstchoice.co.uk/ski
Neilson
Ski and Snowboard
New for 2007/08:
- Galtür, Austria
- Kicking Horse, Canada
- Pregelato and Versciaco, Italy
- Ylläs and Levi, Finland
- El Tarter, Andorra
- Six chalets in Sweden, Norway and France
- A 14-day ski and rail safari in Canada
- Heli-skiing in the Columbia Mountains.
They say: “Some 189 properties have child prices of up to 45% for two to 11-year-olds sharing a room with two paying adults.”
We say: Competitive prices on a range of resorts for first-timers and families to ski regulars and groups.
Lead-in: £305 per person for seven nights’ self-catering at the Saaga Apartments in Ylläs, Finland, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 0870 333 3347 | neilson.co.uk
Club Med
Ski Villages
New for 2007/08
- Renovated family ski village at Avoriaz, France
- Refurbished Deux Alpes Village
- Club Med Pyjamas Club evening childcare for kids aged four months to eight years
They say: “We had a big response to the winter preview programme so we have already had a high level of ski bookings for winter 2007/08.”
We say: Comprehensive brochure that will appeal to parents who want top skiing in family-friendly resorts.
Lead-in: From £699 per person for seven nights’ full-board at Arcs Altitude, France, including flights, transfers, ski passes, and group ski, snowboard or cross-country lessons.
Contact: 08453 676 767 | clubmed.co.uk
Panorama
Ski and Snowboard
New for 2007/08
- La Massana, Andorra
- Bansko, Bulgaria
- Group discounts at all properties
They say: “This is our widest programme yet, with free lift passes on selected accommodation and free child places available all season.”
We say: Good selection of resorts, added-value offers and low prices make this perfect for skiers on a budget.
Lead-in: £245 per person for seven nights’ self-catering at the Apartments Fausto’s in Vivigno, Italy, including flights and transfers.
Contact: 0870 750 5060 | panoramaholidays.co.uk
