Published: 1 year, 175 days ago

Where to ski and snowboard in December

Perfect December ski holidays at ski resorts around the world

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After two months with less than two dozen ski areas open in the northern hemisphere, the past few days have seen the 2011-12 ski season really take off with the first non-glacier ski areas open following heavy snowfalls in North America and more ski areas opening in the Alps. Over the next month hundreds of ski resorts will open for winter 2011-12. With the opening of five centres in the US at the weekend it now has nine ski areas open, equalling Austria.

Published: 1 year, 181 days ago

Somewhere different to ski

Alternative places to ski this winter

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Rather then heading to a typical ski resort this winter why not visit a destination which offers both fantastic slopes and a unique experience. bmi, British Midland International has selected great destinations for sunshine and ski this winter.

Published: 1 year, 188 days ago

Skiers prefer ski holiday tour operators

81% of people book their snowsports holiday through a tour operator

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Despite an overall drop of 4% in the snowsports market, a 1% rise was seen in the number of bookings made through a tour operator, according to the Ski Club of Great Britain’s annual Snowsports Analysis report. The number of skiers and snowboarders travelling with tour operators has risen steadily by 5% since 2006/07, with more people seemingly attracted to the ‘value for money’, inclusive deals and financial security of booking with a bonded operator.

Published: 3 years, 102 days ago

Mont-Sainte-Anne offers special deals for women

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Ladies skiing or boarding at Quebec’s Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area this February should look out for special offers every Tuesday. The ‘Rossignol Ladies Tuesday’ promotion on February 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2010 means special rates on lift tickets, free ski improvement clinics, demos and a special girl’s après-ski complete with massages and a live band.

Published: 3 years, 107 days ago

Ski sales up at lesser-known resorts

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The recent cold snap in the UK has lead to a surge in bookings for European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances, particularly in the lesser-known ski resorts across the Alps and Pyrenees, where sales have increased on average by 17%.