Tag: skiing vacation
Europe
Europe offers a diversity of cultures, scenery and activities that makes the continent a very popular holiday destination. For snow skiing enthusiasts, Europe certainly offers a world of possibilities just waiting to be explored. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, winter sports feature prominently in the lives of the locals, producing world class athletes that often […]
Australia
A skiing vacation in Australia is unusual, which is what makes it more appealing. Further, you can ski between July and September in the Australian Alps on a summer vacation. When you are through with cuddling koalas, watching penguins on Philip Island and meeting kangaroos everywhere, forget about football and cricket; just head for the […]
Web Specials
Web specials are those vacation deals that are available online at rates even lower than standard ski tour packages. When you plan a vacation it is a good idea to check out online and find out the best deals. The internet is a great way to compare what is on offer by different ski resorts, […]
Charlotte Pass
Australians are very sentimental about Charlotte Pass, their country’s first ski resort. It was established at the turn of the 20th century and has remained an exclusive and well loved resort ever since. Not only is it the country’s highest ski resort, it is also the only snowbound resort in Australia. This means that the […]
Perisher Blue
Perisher Blue will stun you with its sheer expanse and choice. One of Australia’s largest ski resorts, it encompasses over three thousand acres of magnificent skiing spread over seven breathtaking peaks. It is a scenic 20-mile drive from the lively town of Jindabyne and offers exciting skiing, an endless range of accommodation and vibrant après-ski […]
Chamonix
A skiing vacation in France offers a choice of seven different mountain ranges, most notably the Alps. Each has its unique attractions so it is a good idea to decide what you want out of your vacation before you choose a resort or region. Make a vacation plan based on you level of skiing and […]
Courchevel
Courchevel in the Trois Vallees or Three Valley region of France, is one of the most famous skiing vacation destinations in Europe. Located in France’s Savoy province to the west of Lyon, it is one of the most cosmopolitan resorts in the world. Trois Vallees is one of the most extensive and impressive ski areas […]
Himalayas
You could be a pioneer when you take a skiing vacation in the Himalayas! Although skiing has been around for a while in the Himalayas, there are new discoveries being made here all the time. The charm of the beautiful countries of India and Nepal, combines with the thrill of the pristine slopes of the […]
Italy
Turin, or Torino as the locals call it, the capital of Italy’s Piedmont region, is gaining popularity as a winter vacation spot. Located at the base of the Western Alps, in north-western Italy, it is now very much on a skiing vacation map because of the XX Winter Olympics held here in February 2006. The […]
Val Gardena
Val Gardena in Italy is considered to be one of the leading ski vacation resorts in the world, comparable with Vail Resorts in America, Bariloche in Argentina, and Queenstown in New Zealand. One of the reasons for it being ranked so high is because it is constantly upgrading its services and facilities. This picturesque resort […]
New Zealand
New Zealand is popular vacation destination for skiing because of the reversal of seasons for skiers from the Northern Hemisphere. Ardent skiers can spend their summers here at excellent resorts under brilliant weather conditions. Varied world class terrain, excellent accommodation and exciting nightlife make New Zealand a popular ski vacation destination between June and November. […]
Interlaken
A skiing vacation in Switzerland is a dream of all avid skiers. Switzerland has more slopes than Austria or Germany and is more formal and better organized than France or Italy. Most ski vacation resorts are within a couple of hours from the larger cities making them easy to access. Interlaken, situated in the heart […]
