The Crystal Finest preview brochure for winter 2012/13 is out with the latest collection of bespoke chalets, first class hotels and stylish apartments in many of the world’s best ski destinations in Europe, North America and Japan (www.crystalski.co.uk/finest). Continue reading ‘Crystal 2012/13 brochure hitting the streets early with big offers’

The new hotel Tirler Alm at Val Gardena caters to the allergic sensitive skiers.

A new hotel that has been designed and built for people affected by allergies has opened in the south Tyrol area near Val Gardena. Continue reading ‘Allergy ‘free’ hotel opens in south Tyrol’

French government has increased VAT to 7 per cent on lift passes.

Following in the footsteps of its European counterparts, the French Government has increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) on lift passes from 5.5% to 7% as from 1 January 2012 as a way to reign in on a ballooning debts.

Continue reading ‘French tackle austerity by raising VAT to 7% on lift tickets’

Aspen has introduced Yoga for skiers.

This winter, the iconic Sundeck restaurant at the peak of Aspen Mountain is offering two unique experiences: “Yoga for Skiers” and “First Tracks Breakfast”. Continue reading ‘Travel ideas: Aspen gives free Yoga for skiers’

There are still some good deals to be had for European ski vacations.

If you haven’t booked a ski holiday yet and are thinking about it, you better hurry because the heavy snow fall in the Alps in December boosted tour operator sales and are leaving some limited space for UK vacationers. Continue reading ‘Last minute vacation: “Pockets of Availability” for half term and Easter holidays’

Cervinia is a more affordable ski option than Zermatt over pricing and hotel room availability.

Wondering which side of the Matterhorn offers the best value? A recent price check on the winter pricing of the 2011-12 season has determined that the Italian resort of Cervinia in the Aosta Valley (www.aosta-valley.co.uk) charged less for the cost of lift passes, ski and snowboard rental, ski school and mountain food and drinks. Continue reading ‘Cervinia: The affordable side of the Matterhorn’

Leading tour operator Thomson (www.thomsonski.co.uk) is the latest to group launch its new ski brochure for the 2012/13 winter season. Continue reading ‘Thomson ski launches 2012/13 tour brochure’