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Top 10 Ski Destinations

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Planning an European ski holiday in 2011?

Then take a look at the UK’s Top 10 European Ski Destinations list chosen by ski holiday expert Directski.com.

The ski destinations list is for families, non-skiers to advanced skiers, budget conscious skiers and groups of friends, apres ski and spa and guaranteed snow.

Here are Directski.com’s Top 10 European Ski Destinations:

  1. Best ski resort for a group of friends – Söll, Austria
  2. Best family ski resort – St. Johann, Austria
  3. Best après ski – Arinsal, Andorra
  4. Best skiing for ski divas – Val d’Isere, France
  5. Best new kid on the block – Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
  6. Best beginners resort - Pas de la Casa, Andorra
  7. Best for ski & spa – Bad Gastein, Austria
  8. Best high altitude skiing – Tignes, France
  9. Best budget skiing – French Alps in mid-January
  10. Best non-ski activities – Zell am See, Austria

For more info, check out Directski.com.

Image courtesy of Directski.com

Family Ski Packages In France

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Arc 1600 -  Le Roc Belle Face Interior

Planning a February family ski holiday?  UK ski travel specialist Lagrange Holidays offers family ski packages in France.

The self-drive ski packages feature self-catering accommodation, Channel crossing, ski rental and lift passes.

All properties also include free cot and high chair loan for children under two.  There is also free ski rental for children under seven when booked with an adult.

Here are the family ski holidays available:

  • Arc 1600 : “Le Roc Belle Face features ski-in/ski-out accommodation, indoor heated swimming  pool and spa facilities. Packages are based on two adults and two children sharing an apartment for four, return ferry crossing with SeaFrance, 6-day Les Arcs lift pass and one week’s ski rental.”
  • Les Coches : “Les Chalets de Wengen is located only 150m from the lifts and complete with indoor heated swimming pool, spa facilities and communal lounge with open fire. Packages are based on two adults and two children sharing an apartment for four, return ferry crossing with SeaFrance, 6-day La Plagne lift pass and one week’s ski rental.”
  • St Lary : “Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is located in one of the biggest ski resorts in the French Pyrenees. Packages are based on two adults and two children sharing an apartment for four, return ferry crossing with SeaFrance, 6-day St Lary lift pass and one week’s ski hire. Families can also benefit from the children’s club.”

For more info, visit the Lagrange Holidays site.

Image courtesy of Lagrange

Family Touring New Zealand

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Are you planning a family holiday to New Zealand?

One cool and comfortable way to explore the country is by campervan like the ones offered by Britz Campervan.

The company offers two to six berth campervans and rental cars for varied budgets.

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Says Sharron Clark, company spokesperson:

“We’ve outfitted our campervans with families in mind. There’s a decent sized fridge so you can stock up on all your family favorites so you’ll feel ‘right at home’ from the minute you pick up the keys and slip into the freshly laundered sheets. While you’re enjoying the scenery and conversation up front, the rest of your crew can enjoy the view and space out back – so everyone’s happy.”

Britz Campervans are designed to maximize space and include every element for a stress free family getaway.

All vehicles come fully equipped with everything from towels and linen to cutlery and can openers.

Images courtesy of Britz Campervan.

Skiing And Festivals In Chile

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Have you skied and traveled the mountains of South America?  The 2010 ski season is now open at South American resorts including Chile’s Ski Portillo.

Called The Spirit of the Andes, this Chilean resort already has 50 cm snow on the trails and a full calendar of events.

Here are upcoming events at Ski Portillo:

  • FAMILY WEEKS, July 10 – 31;
  • IX CHILEAN WINE WEEK “Top Wines of Chile”, July 31 – August 8;
  • MOUNTAIN FEST, August 14– 21;
  • FRIENDS WEEK, Aug 21 – 28 and
  • WINE FESTIVAL WEEK, August 28 – September 04.

For more info, check out SkiPortillo.com.

Image courtesy of Ski Portillo

Easter Holidays In Switzerland

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Fancy spending your Easter holidays in Switzerland?  Then you might be pleased with Easter celebrations at The Cambrian, the only Mr&Mrs Smith hotel in Switzerland and a member of Design Hotels.

Located in Adelboden mountain resort, the 71-room hotel is planning Easter gourmet meals and spa treatments for parents and  fun activities for the kids.

The Cambrian’s Easter weekend package includes:

  • Four nights’ B&B accommodation.
  • Four-course dinner on Good Friday.
  • Chateaubriand on Saturday.
  • Traditional Easter Sunday lamb.
  • Complimentary tea and cakes every afternoon in the Winter Garden.
  • Easter egg painting.
  • Easter egg hunt.

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Other activities for kids in Adelboden are:

  • Sledging trails in and around the resort.
  • Ice skating on the resort’s rink.
  • Mountain hiking in the snow.
  • Joining the tourist office’s Kids Club.
  • Listening to bedtime stories with Snowli.
  • Learning how to build an igloo.

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For more info, check out The Cambrian online.

Images courtesy of The Cambrian.