The Ski Season Is Here!

The Ski Season is here!

The ski season has finally arrived and for many of us it means packing the gear, escaping the city and spending quality time up on the mountain tops. Fresh mountain air, lots of good skiing, snowboarding and enjoying the view from the bird's eye perspective is something we have waited long enough for to fully indulge in this winter season.

The Alps beckon us with their tiny villages neatly scattered amongst the towering mountains, well groomed powdery slopes and plenty of ski lifts. For the luxury craving crowd, St Anton in Austria, St Moritz in Switzerland and Courchevel in France have prepared many delectable surprises - new chalets, upgraded rooms, extended fitness centres, enhanced lift systems, top-of-the-range equipment, modern shopping centres as well as delicious culinary surprises.

Family skiing is going to be fun, fun, fun again this season! Resorts in Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy have fabulous Kids' Clubs and ski academies lined up for the little ones, including lots of extra activities - competitions, excursions, games and parties. Family ski package holidays are an excellent value to make the most of your trip and pre-arranging the ski lessons, lift passes, equipment hire and child care before you travel will take a lot of weight off your shoulders at the start of your holiday.

With such a vast selection of countries and ski resorts, which one should you go for? Generally, we would recommend the high altitude ones like Obergurgl or Val Thorens as there is always guaranteed snow whichever part of the ski season you choose to travel. Your ski abilities are also decisive factor when choosing your ski holiday resort as not all of them would have suitable runs to cater for all the levels. If you are on a budget, give countries like Bulgaria or Romania a try as they provide great facilities for your pound. And if you are part of a young group looking for superb après ski, then Andorra, Mayrhofen, Val D'Isere or Kitzbuhel should be your ideal scene.

Self-catering apartments are a good way of experiencing the hospitality and food in the local restaurants. Supermarkets are also usually easily accessible from your accommodation. However, the most practical and convenient way is half board in your chosen hotel or a fully catered chalet. Whether you are on holiday with children, group of friends or alone, there is a wide selection of chalets to satisfy every taste and budget.

Choosing United States or Canada for your skiing holiday could be a great idea if you intend to stay longer or combine your trip with a short city break. We have a good selection of bargain package holidays in stock for you and can also help design a tailor made itinerary to suit your needs. Skiing in Colorado or New England can mean a different experience, both culturally as well as in terms of the service and facilities.

This years' ski season has started with heaps of glittering powder, bright sunshine and lots of uncrowded slopes inviting you to all the challenging runs. Go ahead and treat yourself to a fantastic ski holiday this winter. We wish you lots of happy skiing!!