July 29, 2010

Ski Deals In the French Alps

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Planning a ski/snowboard holiday in the French Alps?

Self-drive ski/snowboard specialist Erna Low Ski Holidays offers a large collection of self-catered accommodation across the French Alps.

The company is gearing up for the winter season ahead and offering deals on a range of holidays. Erna Low Ski Holidays features a best price guarantee, early booking discounts and value on the Eurotunnel and ferry crossings.

Says Jane Bolton, managing director of Erna Low Ski Holidays:

‘With the recent air travel problems, it has become apparent that driving to your holiday destination is the best way to ensure the smoothest journey. Travel at your own pace and with no luggage restrictions or the stress at airport security…There are numerous ways to save on your winter holiday and self-catering and self-driving present two of the most economizing ways to get to the slopes.”

For more ski/snowboard holiday info, visit the Erna Low Ski Holidays site.

Image courtesy of Erna Low Ski Holidays

July 22, 2010

Top 10 Ski Chalets

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Chic ski chalet in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Eurostar has opened ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps.

Ski apartments and chalets in prime locations can book up quickly, says HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, and advises travelers to start looking for their perfect ski holiday home.

The company features 37,000+ ski properties worldwide.

HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has selected its favorite ski chalets to rent in popular ski destinations around the world.

Here is the company’s Top 10 Ski Chalets on its website:

1 Chamonix, France: Luxury ski chalet at the foot of Mont Blanc;

2. Serre-Chevalier, France: Architect-designed chalet with spa, home cinema and wine cellar;

3. Meribel, France: Traditional ski chalet a few minutes from Meribel centre;

4. Saas Fee, Switzerland: Luxury holiday chalet with sauna and whirlpool spa;

5. Zermatt, Switzerland: Modern and airy chalet with lovely mountain views;

6. Carinthia, Austria: Exclusive holiday chalet in dream location, Nockberge/Bad Kleinkirchheim;

7. Dolomites/South Tyrol, Italy: Charming and cosy chalet in the Dolomites;

8. Whistler, Canada: Luxury townhome with private hot tub;

9. Farellones, Chile: Stunning rental chalet comprised of lower and middle level apartments and

10. South Island, New Zealand: Chic chalet in Queenstown with beautiful views.

For more info, visit the HomeAway Holiday-Rentals site.

Here are more scenes of the Top 10 Ski Chalets:

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Living room in luxury townhome in Whistler, Canada.

Wellness and massage area in ski chalet in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Outdoor dining, Chalet La Moraine, Chamonix, France.

Images courtesy of HomeAway Holiday-Rentals