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Whistler and Vail are best American ski resorts for advanced skiers, says Ski-Direct
Dec 21st
Top US and Canadian Ski Resorts are suitable for all types of skier ability say Ski-Direct.co.uk. Online ski travel specialists have revealed UK holidaymakers prefer to learn to ski in the USA and Canada due to the type of ski resort available.
Canada and United States ski destinations cater for families as well as couples and have plenty of non-ski activities ranging from visiting local attractions to nightlife.
Jon Pearce of Ski-Direct said, “We get a lot of couples who range in ski experience, some have skied for years and their partners have never skied before, we often find that the American and Canadian ski resorts suit couples with ranging abilities best.
Top 5 ski holidays in the USA and Canada for beginner skiers:
1. Jasper
2. Banff
3. Tremblant
4. Breckenridge
5. Killington.
Famous ski resorts such as Whistler in Canada and Vail in the US are great for skiers of all abilities as well as snowboarders, whilst US resorts like Steamboat and Snowbird are better for beginners, Banff (in Canada) and Winter Park are great for intermediates and Vail or Park City are better suited to expert skiers.
Top 5 ski holidays for advanced skiers in North America and Canada:
1. Whistler
2. Vail
3. Copper Mountain
4. Aspen
5. Park City
Jon continues to say, “United States and Canadian skiing holidays are great for families as they have plenty of activities for children and adults alike.
Ski-Direct are experts when it comes to tailoring packages to suit consumer needs; information such as ski hire or getting a ski pass can be found on www.ski-direct.co.uk.
Skiing without travel insurance could be costly
Dec 7th
Travel insurance companies have revealed that many holidaymakers this winter are planning on avoiding purchasing adequate travel insurance.
More UK holidaymakers plan to hit the slopes this season and with the current economic climate many travellers are trying to save money wherever possible.
However, according to AA Travel Insurance cutting back on travel insurance could be a costly mistake; getting treatment for a broken leg can cost up to ‚£10,000 in the US and around ‚£4,000 in Europe without travel insurance.
They also believe many experienced skiers will attempt unnecessary risks such as skiing off-piste without a guide to avoid crowded slopes. It is important to stay on-piste in designated areas and ski in numbers.
By choosing a less expensive ski resort or budget accommodation will help keep within holidaymaker‚s budgets, getting the correct travel insurance cover is essential, especially for activity breaks such as skiing holidays.
12th SnowpenAir Concert in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Mar 2nd
This winter season in the Swiss ski resort of Grindelwald will end with an open-air concert up on the Kleine Scheidegg mountain on Saturday, April 4, 2009. The 12th SnowpenAir concert, which takes place at an altitude of 2061 metres, will feature top DJs as well as the renowned singer, Joe Cocker.
There are also other events to keep visitors entertained before the season‚s end, such as the Horn-sledge Race at Alpiglen-Sand on March 7, and the Skicross World Cup race on March 10-12, with international skicross stars battling it out in front of hundreds of spectators.
On March 14-15, visitors have a chance to follow the internationally acclaimed ice skating competition, the Gletscher Cup, and on March 28-29 those seeking a bit of action and excitement can take part in the Splash Pool Race, which involves sliding down a snowy ramp and across an artificially constructed pool.