Posted on March 02, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

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Looking for a last minute bargain break?  Take our advice:  Go Skiing! It just might be the cheapest holiday out there right now.
Huge demand at the end of the 2007-2008 ski season resulted in a flurry of bookings by over-optimistic tour operators.  Then the economic crash struck, leaving thousands of ski holidays unsold.Â
The downturn in [...]

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Just booked a late ski beak for March?  If you’re heading to Austria with the kids, there’s an essential piece of equipment you’ll now need to bring.
A new law requiring all children under the age of 15 to wear a helmet on the slopes is to be introduced into law at 23 ski resorts in [...]

Posted on December 02, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

You’ve packed up your skis, sorted your salopettes and your new ski goggles are so shiny they double-up as a mirror.  You’re itching to take to the slopes and you can’t wait to put all your gear to the test.  What you may not have prepared for however is the new rules and regulations that go hand [...]

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Travel-wise, early December is an interesting month.  Due to the added demand during Christmas and New Year, prices in the last two weeks of December are some of the most expensive around.  However, before the New Year’s Eve parties and Christmas markets take root, December holidaymakers find fun and early bargains on the slopes as ski [...]

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

There’s a chill in the the air this winter and it has nothing to do with the credit crunch.  Ski resorts all across Europe and North America have opened their chalet doors early this season after experiencing heavy snowfall since October.
The Italian resort of Bormio went into action a whole month ahead of schedule after [...]

Posted on October 09, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

So you’ve managed to bag a great deal on your ski accomodation and ski car hire.  What about the flights? How much extra will you have to pay for your skis, snowboards and ski boots?  Well, depending where you’re heading it might be quite a lot.  While pricing baggage charges at the most popular airlines used [...]