Category: skiing

3 Winter Ski Destinations

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Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver.

Victoria Philpott from HostelBookers.com wrote this guest post about the best winter ski destinations.

Staying at the best ski destinations doesn’t mean you have to empty your piggy bank. Save money on your accommodation by booking with Hostelbookers.com and you’ll have all the more to spend on the après ski.

From the almighty ski slopes of Vancouver to the more manageable piste of Zakopane on to the donkey-led ski transport of Oukaimeden, each of the following three ski destinations has its charm and appeal.

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Italy Ski Safaris

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The Italian Dolomites. Photo credit: Merrion Charles.

Dreaming of a ski holiday in the Italian Dolomites? Then you may fancy tailor-made ski safaris in the Dolomites by private travel consultant Merrion Charles.

The holidays will offer ski travelers the chance to “explore hidden valleys, eat in beautiful mountain refuges and experience great skiing”.

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Ski India Holidays

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Taxi with skis in India. Photo credit: Indus Tours & Travel.

Crave a different ski holiday experience?  Then take a look at Ski India holidays in Himalayan powder with Indus Tours & Travel.

The UK specialist tour operator to India has launched their 2011/2012 Ski India packages to Gulmarg in Kashmir.

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Korea Winter Guide

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Korea ski travelers at the Alps Resort. Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization.

Global or Asia ski traveler?  Then you might fancy the new travel guide Winter in Korea.

This new winter travel resource guide highlights Korea’s top ski resorts, winter festivals, hotsprings and water parks.

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A Ski & Spa Break

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The Kronenhof Spa, a snow spa in Switzerland. Photo credit: Grand Hotel Kronenhof.

Planning a ski and spa break?  In Europe, Switzerland is known for its spa resorts and winter wellness holidays.

One snow spa destination is Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina and The Kronenhof Spa.

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150 Years Of Skiing

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World Champion Slopestyle Skier Anna Segal, Snow Australia Ambassador 2011.

Australia is marking 150 years of skiing with many events this year.

Snow Australia has named World Champions Boarder X snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin (below) and Slopestyle Skier Anna Segal (above) as its new official Ambassadors.

Winter Olympian and mogul skier Britteny Cox has been named honorary junior Ambassador.

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