14th March 2024
Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing
The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW
14th March 2024
The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW
13th March 2024
We’re here in Innsbruck in the Tirol for a month or so – the ultimate Ski + City location in the Alps. 13 ski areas around the city with 23 attractions off the slopes – all on one pass. Bring it on… UPDATED
11th March 2024
Spring may see winter drawing to a close, but there’s still time to make Easter memories with Esprit Ski one last time.
11th March 2024
The Epic Pass is now on sale with access to world-class ski resorts in North America, plus across Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria.
10th March 2024
It offers typical Austrian slopes, with access to a high-altitude and snow sure glacier area. Plus more than 400kms of slopes with its links to the Ski Circus resorts. PlanetSKI is sampling its attractions.
3rd March 2024
PlanetSKI editor James Cove has finally skied in a resort he first wanted to ski in over 25 years ago.
1st March 2024
Early Bookings for 2025-2026 ★ Last Minute Easter Holiday Deals ★ Great Discounts on Sports Equipment Hire ★ 5% off Airport Transfers ★ UPDATED
28th February 2024
Inghams Lapland has put its 2025 and 2026 holidays on sale, and is encouraging customers to book early to secure the best dates, resorts and accommodation.
28th February 2024
Iglu Ski has researched the top destinations for skiing in France in April, and confirms the top 8 in the country. Do you agree with its selection?
16th February 2024
The CEO of train operator SNCF has warned that the strikes will affect ski resorts as many head to and from the Alps for the school holidays. UPDATED
14th February 2024
There’s a point in every skier’s life when it’s time to buy your own ski boots. For Pip Martin, the time had come to say goodbye to rental boots this winter.
9th February 2024
It’s the new kid on the block for airport to resort transfers. Now in its second year of operation it claims success with its new approach and is offering new routes.
9th February 2024
The average cost of one-day lift pass in European ski resorts has risen almost 35% above inflation over the past eight years, according a recent study.
8th February 2024
Whether the dynamic needs to be suited to teens or tots, Crystal has rounded up its top resorts for families of all different shapes, sizes and ages.
8th February 2024
There is much more to the Tirol than just the fabulous skiing. Here we look at some alternative activities, from the well-known ones to a few surprises.
5th February 2024
The French government has made concessions and the threatened travel disruption that may have affected ski resorts this weekend has eased. UPDATED
5th February 2024
The UK ski operator is owned by the Swiss company Hotelplan that is in turn owned by the supermarket chain Migros. Migros has decided to sell Hotelplan and all its travel businesses. UPDATED
5th February 2024
The ski agent had been operating for more than 20 years. It blames a combination of Brexit, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. It is feared more ski businesses may follow. NEW
1st February 2024
There has already been some disruption as the farmers have blocked roads with tractors. More is set to come.
31st January 2024
Half Term ski deals ★ Discount on Ski Hire ★ 30% off Premiere Neige at Half Term ★ 5% off transfers ★ Crystal & SNO offers
30th January 2024
That’s the finding from Ski Tour Operator, Sunweb, who surveyed 2,000 skiers to discover what Brits would give up to ensure they can afford a ski trip.
30th January 2024
Crystal Ski Holidays, the UK’s leading ski tour operator, has been offering customers wider choice and more flexibility with 13 new resort destinations this winter on sale across France, Italy, Austria, Finland, Norway, Japan, and the USA. NEW
24th January 2024
Vialattea (The Milky Way) has teamed up with the Italian train operator Trenitalia and will offer people 25% off their lift pass if they arrive by train. It aims to encourage sustainable ski travel.
20th January 2024
The majority of UK skiers head to the main resorts of the Grandvalira – Soldeu, El Tartar and Pas de La Casa. But there are others – Arinsal, Pal and Arcalis.
16th January 2024
This season one from Gatwick was launched, next season one flies from Manchester. More & more UK skiers are looking at Norway as a ski destination.
14th January 2024
Those that have skied recently in Andorra will know what it offers. Those that haven’t may have a slightly wrong view of the ski area in the Pyrenees.
11th January 2024
It is possible to ski for as long as you want per season in Andorra. All the other ski nations in Europe are in EU or Schengen so Brits can only spend 90 days out of 180 within their borders.
8th January 2024
It is offering the AlpinExpress Pass to those that take a train which offers a series of discounts on lift, passes, ski hire & lessons + much else besides.
3rd January 2024
Looking for a cheap and good value ski resort transfer service that goes to most of the main ski resorts?
3rd January 2024
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched its new Freshtracks holiday programme with a number of new destinations, courses and chalets across the Alps, North America and Japan.
3rd January 2024
Summit Collection is a selection of premium ski accommodation across France, Italy, Austria, Andorra, and Canada.
2nd January 2024
★ Inghams Jan/Feb deals ★ Inghams 2025 holidays on sale ★ Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals ★ 5% off airport transfers ★
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2nd January 2024
Fancy great value self-catering accommodation in the French Alps? Or some good value ski hotels in France?
2nd January 2024
There are the usual offerings of snow shoeing, ice skating & tobogganing. Morzine & Avoriaz are also hosting walking with eagles, laser biathlon, new Avo Karts, and skijoring.
1st January 2024
VIP SKI is offering this season’s customers the chance to reserve spots for the 2024/25 season at 2023/24 season prices.
28th December 2023
PlanetSKI editor, James Cove, is spending Xmas in the Alps with his family. Rather strangely none of them actually wanted to be skiing in the festive period – in Les Arcs or anywhere else for that matter. UPDATED
25th December 2023
Leave the crowds behind and book a trip to a lesser-known ski resort this winter to help maximise time on the slopes and explore somewhere new.
19th December 2023
★Check out great savings on many remaining Christmas Deals ★ January & Feb offers with Pierre et Vacances ★ Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals ★ 5% off airport transfers ★ NEW
17th December 2023
The Alps are going to see some wild weather in places over the next few days. It is generally excellent at altitude in the Alps for the time of year. UPDATED
17th December 2023
The inaugural flight took off on Sunday as the UK’s largest ski operator prepares to take more people skiing in Norway. PlanetSKI was on board & looks at what Norway has to offer.
16th December 2023
A new report reveals the best value ski resorts for both adult and family skiers. For the first time in a decade, Bulgarian resorts are not cheapest.
14th December 2023
The ski agent Heidi says it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the market. Heidi has also added more resorts to its portfolio as it claims to offer a new approach to booking a ski holiday.
13th December 2023
Soelden, Stubai, Hintertux & Pitztal may be better known, but Kaunertal is the real deal – a high-altitude alpine gem. PlanetSKI is converted.
5th December 2023
Grace Burnfield and her partner, Luke, are from Perth in Western Australia. They’re touring Europe at the moment, including taking in a spot of skiing. Ischgl seemed the best place to head to and so it proved to be.
30th November 2023
The resort claims the added value generated by the sports event is estimated at €1.8m. With significant British interest in the resort as Dave Ryding came 4th.
28th November 2023
We are asking some of the Alpine and Scandinavian countries to tell us, in their own words, what makes a ski holiday so special in their region. Next we hear from Austria.
23rd November 2023
With more people interested in long-weekend ski breaks, Alpine Fleet has launched a shared service to some of the major French resorts. Bookings are reported to be going well.
22nd November 2023
★ 20% off Premiere Neige accommodation in Sainte Foy ★ Extra 10% discount on Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ Extra £50pp off in addition to current Inghams offer ★ 5% off Resort Transfers ★ NEW
21st November 2023
We are asking some resorts and ski areas to tell us, in their own words, what makes a ski holiday so special in their region. First we hear from the Tirol Austria.
17th November 2023
Intersport has over 700 ski hire shops across the Alps. With the special “PlanetSKI” discount code you can rent award-winning skis & snowboards at fabulous prices. UPDATED
13th November 2023
In 2002, Premiere Neige made its debut in Sainte Foy starting with just two chalets. Today it owns a collection of 30 catered and self-catered properties.
13th November 2023
The survey was conducted by the Ski Club of Great Britain and sent to Ski Club members and subscribers. It was done in partnership with Snow + Rock and the Mountain Trade Network and their customer data bases.
11th November 2023
The government and tourism industry are painting an optimistic picture of the winter ahead in a new survey. UK tour operators also report growing interest in ski holidays in Austria.
7th November 2023
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator and have been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years to Europe and North America.
7th November 2023
Saturday is the traditional ski transfer day – expect busy airports & packed roads when travelling. In resort there are queues for accommodation, ski hire shops and lifts pass offices. Why not look at Sunday instead?
1st November 2023
★20% off accommodation in Sainte Foy with Premiere Neige★ Christmas discounts to Tignes & Kitzbühel with SNO ★ Save up to £400 with Inghams ★ Discount Ski Rentals with Intersport ★ UPDATED
1st November 2023
The UK ski agent, SNO, is offering trips to Xmas markets in the Alps combined with some festive skiing – travelling by air, rail or road.
21st October 2023
It took place at the ExCeL Centre in East London at the weekend. PlanetSKI reviews the show, plus reports on what light it sheds on the state of the UK snowsport industry & the approaching winter. UPDATED
20th October 2023
Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await. We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.
20th October 2023
★ Christmas in Tignes save 22% with SNO
★ Flash Sale 35% off with Ski France
★ SAVE 35% on Whistler Hotels with Inghams
★ SAVE £2,000 with Esprit Ski
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