Holiday News - Direct

UK skiers are being warned of the dangers of drinking when skiing, as the effects worsen at higher altitudes.
The Foreign Office is launching a campaign aimed at holidaymakers in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured in alcohol related skiing and après ski accidents.
Posters have been erected in French […]

A recent finding by a group of Canadian scientists which is classed as one of the most inclusive studies has discovered skiers are 35 per cent safer wearing a helmet when skiing.
The findings also revealed the risk of neck injury is much lower.
In total 12 separate studies were carried out over an 18 […]

Ski resorts across Europe are popular with many UK tourists, with their fantastic views of mountain ranges, ski runs and log cabins it is no wonder visitors return every year.
Switzerland is one of the most fabulous resorts to go skiing, especially the most popular destination: Verbier.
For intermediate and advanced skiers off piste skiing is the […]

Long haul travel is on the rise with holidaymakers over the age of 65 according to Age Concern Enterprises. Holidays to Europe and worldwide destinations are becoming increasingly popular.
Multi-trip annual travel insurance policies also rose in 2009 for those travelling to far flung destinations such as Thailand and Mexico.
There was also an increased amount […]

European ski destinations are favourites for families looking to go away for the half term break with activity holidays being particularly popular for the February half term, which is at the height of the ski season.
Winter activity holidays such as skiing and snowboarding are enjoyed by children and adults alike and finding a skiing holiday […]

According to the Sunday Mirror X Factor winner Joe McElderry and his family are being treated to a Ski trip in the Austrian Alps, paid for by Simon Cowell.
The trip which reportedly is costing Cowell £20,000, will see Joe, along with 10 of his family members enjoy the skiing holiday over the New Year and […]

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 […]

Here is the latest update of summer ski news from Ski-Direct.co.uk for European resorts:
The French ski slopes will re-open for summer on June 13th 2009, commencing with Les Deux Alpes, followed by Tignes and Val d’Isere.
In Italy Val Senales opens 13th June 2009, whilst Passo Stelvio re-opened last week for summer skiing, Presensa Glacier above […]

Skiing in the US resort of Telluride (Colorado) is one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the world; it’s the resort where you can rub shoulders with celebrities like Tom Cruise and Jerry Seinfeld.
The resort of Telluride was a mining village, and looks nothing like a ski destination. The town is based in […]

The CEO of Vail Resorts, says its time for the ski industry to make more effort to keep hold of their loyal customer base.
Rob Katz spoke at a panel discussion on “The State of Destination Mountain Travel 2010” at the Mountain Travel Symposium at Keystone.
He said: “Tried and true travel is really growing. […]

More flights to popular ski holiday destinations are to fly from Manchester Airport this winter.
New services from the Swiss Airline include -
Additional Saturday and Sunday flights to Geneva between 14 December 2008 and 18 April 2008 2009. Fares start at £117 return.
“We are delighted to be offering this additional connection between the UK […]

This season will see an upsurge in the number of green ski runs on ski slopes worldwide, but this is not to encourage beginners, but rather to promote a more environmentally friendly attitude towards this very popular winter sport.
The Ski Club of Great Britain is on the verge of launching a new online tool which […]