SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING HOLIDAYS

	AUSTRALIA: There are several ski areas in Australia, in New South Wales, ACT and Victoria. Popular locations include Thredbo, Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek to name a few. For those who have limited time, Mt Buller is within easy reach from Melbourne, and can be done as a day trip. Most Australian ski resort accommodation is off piste, although there are a few exceptions. Several resorts have snow machines available to boost cover when needed. We are able to assist you with planning that incredible ski or snowboarding holiday, whether you are travelling on your own, with that special person, a group of friends or your family
	NEW ZEALAND: There are 4 main areas for skiing in New Zealand: Queenstown, Wanaka, Methven / Mt Hutt and Mt Ruapehu, although several other areas boast ski slopes which are mainly frequented by locals. Accommodation in New Zealand is generally off piste. The most popular region is around Queenstown, which offers such slopes as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cadrona and Treble Cone. Mt Hutt is the closest ski slope to Christchurch, and day trips can be arranged for those wanting to have a taste of skiing in a limited time.
	EUROPE:  Enjoy traditional Alpine skiing during a great value ski holiday in Switzerland or Austria. Discover quaint villages, vast slopes and excellent apres ski during your ski holiday. Get all you need to hit the slopes with one of our packages. France offers a mixture of purpose-built resorts and traditional mountain villages. Make your holiday on the French slopes even better value with an all-in-one package. For skiers and boarders of all abilities, head to Italy. Whether it's the Alps or the Dolomites, Italy's mountains offer a fantastic range of challenging slopes and you can find the perfect runs to explore. Some of the lesser know destinations in Europe include Bulgaria and Slovenia.
	CANADA: Most skiing and snowboarding happens on the West Coast of Canada, with resorts such as Whistler, SunPeaks, Black Mountain being the better known areas. Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta offer spectacular vistas, and are worth considering for that special occasion, perhaps Christmas or New Year. Less well known, but equally enjoyable are the resort areas close to Quebec and Montreal on the East Coast
	USA: The USA has some of the world’s best ski areas. They are mostly large, modern and purpose built. Those East of the divide are also usually blessed with both reliable snow conditions and high sunlight hours. The winters in the USA are long and provide a ski & snowboard playground from the end of November through to April.
	JAPAN: Until recently the Japanese winter sports scene has maybe been one of the country’s best kept secrets.... With resorts dotted all over the Japanese islands, from the northern island of Hokkaido right down to the main southern island of Kyushu, almost all of Japan’s inhabitants live within a couple of hours of a resort. Think of this amazing fact taking into consideration the country’s size, and Japan is the home to the largest number of ski and snowboard resorts in the world - with over 500 resorts. Many of these "resorts" are small operations with just a few lifts and runs, but Japan is home to a large number of large-scale world class ski and snowboard resorts. The incredible deep powder of Niseko (Hokkaido), the huge Shiga Kogen resort area of Nagano, the quaint traditional villages of Nozawa Onsen (Nagano) and Zao Onsen (Yamagata), the "Olympic village" of Hakuba with it's superb selection of resorts and facilities. The variety and depth of choice open to snow-lovers in Japan is breathtaking and difficult to match anywhere else on earth.
	SOUTH AMERICA: The ski resorts of Chile & Argentina offer some of the World's most outstanding skiing and snowboarding. These excellent Argentinean & Chilean ski resorts are appreciated by many who return year on year for their excellent skiing & snow record welcoming skiers from all over the World. The Andes Mountains are the highest outside of Asia with reliable skiing every ski season. Contact us to plan your ski holiday from resort ski packages in Chile and Argentina resort to ski tours and heliskiing.

SKI ACCOMMODATION AND PACKAGES:

Accommodation choices around the world range from budget lodges and moderate hotels or self contained apartments right through to top-of-the-line luxury properties. We will discuss all of your options with you, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned skier. Accommodation, equipment, lessons, clothing, lift passes and transport are just some of things we are able to help you with.

Talk to Michelle our ski specialist for all your skiing needs.