29
Oct
2009
Jet2Flights@ 04:47 PM
France could be an ideal choice for travellers looking to book cheap ski flights through Jet2.com.
With the winter season fast approaching, holidaymakers may be interested to learn of the numerous options available for snowsports fans.
Continue reading "France 'a good spot for cheap ski flights'"...
26
Oct
2009
Jet2Flights@ 03:59 AM
This winter you can store your skis and snowboards for free when you
book a return flight to any ski resort with Jet2.com. Using the
promotional code FREESKI when you book will entitle you to take one
pair of skis or a snowboard on your return flight for free!
Continue reading "Free Ski Carriage Offer from Jet2.com!"...
13
Oct
2009
Jet2Flights@ 04:01 PM
Those eager to hit the slopes may want to book cheap ski flights to France through Jet2.com.
The country remains an attractive option for many holidaymakers, judging by the words of an expert.
Continue reading "France an option for cheap ski flights"...
1
Oct
2009
Jet2Flights@ 02:25 PM
People researching cheap ski flights may agree with an expert who suggested France will remain the top destination for UK skiers.
Betony Garner, a spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, said France remains the most popular with travellers, despite the rival appeal of Italy and Austria.
Continue reading "France 'top destination' for cheap ski flights"...
16
Sep
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Cheap ski flights present plenty of options for travellers looking for a budget winter holiday.
Many ski resorts are providing a greater choice of affordable accommodation, research has found.
Continue reading "Cheap ski flights an option for budget travellers"...
20
Mar
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Winter may now be over but Britons may still wish to consider booking cheap ski flights following the comments of one winter sports expert.
Betony Garner, spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, said that the winter sports holiday market was "quite resilient" and had enjoyed a boom this year as a result of "some of the best snow for the last 25 years".
Continue reading "Cheap ski flights for summer on the slopes"...
12
Mar
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons keen not to miss out on the end of the ski season may wish to get their skates on and book cheap flights to Paris so they can hit the French slopes.
According to Jean-Pierre Courteau, director of Maison de la France, the French government tourist office, the majority of skiers in the country are Britons, so UK holidaymakers will not be short of company as they race down the piste.
Continue reading "Hit the slopes with cheap flights to Paris"...
23
Feb
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons considering booking cheap flights to Edinburgh to enjoy a domestic holiday this year may wish to explore the country's slopes, following comments from one winter sports fan.
Writing for the Times, Sarah Vine explained that Scottish ski resorts in Glenshee, Cairngorm, Nevis Range, Glencoe Mountain and The Lecht were all convenient and cost-effective when it came to hitting the piste.
Continue reading "Consider a Scottish ski adventure"...
20
Feb
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons who have booked cheap ski flights may wish to hear the advice given to one writer, who was told by his instructor that on the slopes, speed is a friend and not an enemy.
This was what the Guardian's Tom Robbins tried to keep in mind as he prepared to fly down the slopes as part of his freestyling course recently.
Continue reading "Speed is a friend on the slopes"...
17
Feb
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons planning on booking cheap ski flights in order to catch the end of the winter sports season have been offered a number of tips to improve their time on the slopes from one of the best downhill skiers in history.
In an interview with the Guardian, Franz Klammer - who won a gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics - said he thought a good skier was a person who could control their speed from the top to the bottom of the slope.
Continue reading "Ski tips from the pro"...
13
Feb
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Winter sports enthusiasts may want to book quick last-minute cheap ski flights to Europe, as ski resorts on the continent are set to benefit from further generous snowfalls over the next week.
According to the Telegraph, resorts in France, Austria and Switzerland will actually see half a metre of the white stuff falling, meaning that this half term break may be the best time to enjoy the end of the ski season.
Continue reading "More snow to come for ski resorts"...
6
Feb
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons who have already booked their cheap ski flights may wish to draw inspiration from one holidaymaker's recent experience of participating in the winter sport in not one but three different countries.
In an article for the Times, Leigh Mytton revealed that she hit the slopes in France, Italy and Switzerland over the course of one long weekend.
Continue reading "Ski holiday of a lifetime"...
29
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
The winter sports season is not yet over so now may be the best time for Britons to book cheap ski flights and bag a bargain break.
And while skiing can be a costly pastime, according to one sector commentator there are plenty of ways Brits can hit the slopes and save their pennies.
Continue reading "Hit the slopes in Spain"...
16
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Although annual leave is limited to a few weeks a year, there is no reason that the time away from the office can't be enjoyed to the full.
One way to make the most of a break is to combine a ski trip with a city break, the Guardian suggests, noting that there are a number of destinations where this is possible.
Continue reading "Combining ski with the city"...
15
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
With the UK now in the middle of winter, many Britons may feel inspired by the chilly weather to book cheap ski flights and jet off to enjoy the real snow of the piste.
Rushing down the slopes with the wind in their hair, for many winter sports enthusiasts skiing may be the perfect way for them to unwind and leave the pressures of work behind.
Continue reading "Speeding down the slopes"...
12
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons planning to take advantage of the remaining winter months by booking cheap ski flights and hitting the slopes may wish to make sure they have taken a number of steps which could better allow them to get everything they want out of their time on the piste.
Writing on the online travel pages of the Guardian, Phil Daoust said that holidaymakers should take the time to achieve a basic level of cardiovascular fitness before they arrive and also to work on building up their strength.
Continue reading "Fighting fit for time on the slopes"...
9
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
When it comes to ski and snowboarding holidays, British sports enthusiasts continue to make Europe a popular destination for hitting the slopes, one sector commentator has claimed.
Carrie Hainge, brand and product manager from the Ski Club of Great Britain, said Val d'Isere and Tignes in France and Austria's Ischgl, St Anton and Kitzbuhel were all big hits with Brits wishing to see out their winter on the piste.
Continue reading "Don't forget your snowboard"...
7
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Resort choice and perfect snow conditions are major factors when it comes to having an enjoyable ski holiday, one sector commentator has claimed.
Carrie Hainge, brand and product manager from the Ski Club of Great Britain, explained that snow was "key" as it tended to be the top resorts that were more popular with holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts, because they were more likely to be located in an area that was "snow-sure".
Continue reading "Snow's the way to go"...
2
Jan
2009
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
Britons planning to get the new year off to an exciting start by heading for Europe's ski slopes may wish to plan every aspect of their trip before they jet off, following the advice of one sector commentator.
Writing on the online pages of the Times, Steve Keenan said that sports enthusiasts who visit ski and snowboarding resorts in the Alps may find certain things expensive.
Continue reading "Planning ahead"...
31
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
The price of ski and snowboarding holidays is falling, according to one sector commentator, which should come as good news to winter sports enthusiasts.
Writing on the online pages of the Times, Tony Dawe said that many resorts were inundated with bookings following Christmas from people keen to see in the new year on the slopes.
Continue reading "Ski break prices on the slopes"...
30
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
British winter sports enthusiasts are being quick to snap up ski and snowboarding holidays as Europe enjoys its best start to the season in more than 20 years, one sector commentator has claimed.
Writing on the online pages of the Times, Ashling O'Connor claimed that winter on the slopes had got off to a flying start following record snowfalls in conjunction with an oversupply of accommodation which had resulted in holidaymakers rushing to grab themselves some bargain getaways.
Continue reading "Best European ski season in 20 years"...
23
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 PM
According to one TV comedian, his biggest question as he prepared to jet off and hit the slopes for a winter sports holiday was whether to take his kids skiing or snowboarding.
Writing on the online pages of the Independent, Dom Joly of Channel 4's Trigger Happy TV explained that he and his wife had always favoured skiing as snowboarding seemed "common".
Continue reading "To ski or to snowboard?"...
18
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
One sector commentator claims that there are a number of steps holidaymakers can take to ensure they have an adventure-packed getaway on the ski slopes, without seeing their finances melt away.
Jennifer Openshaw, president and co-founder of WeSeed, explained that ski holidays were a great family experience which created more enjoyable memories than a lot of the rest of the festive period offered.
Continue reading "Don't melt your bank account"...
16
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
The ski season has seen its best start in ten years, thanks to the heaps of snow that have fallen over recent weeks.
Writing for the Guardian, travel reporter Tom Robbins noted that this year there are "vast quantities" of snow.
Continue reading "Alps see snowy start"...
15
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons preparing to jet off and enjoy a Christmas skiing or snowboarding down some of the best slopes the world has to offer may be interested to know that there are simple steps they can take to make their winter sports getaway greener.
Trey Granger, writing on the online pages of Earth 911, explains that holidaymakers should avoid simply binning their old snow sporting equipment when they upgrade it.
Continue reading "Have a greener Christmas"...
10
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
With early snowfalls across the globe and a host of great deals to be had, now may be the perfect time to grab the skis and book a winter getaway.
Writing on the travel pages of the Daily Mail, Pete Hardy explains that on a recent visit to Val d'Isere, there was such a covering of fresh snow he found it hard to believe it was still December and not mid-February.
Continue reading "A perfect time to hit the slopes"...
4
Dec
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Parents planning to whisk their children off for a Christmas with a difference this year by taking them on a dream ski holiday have been advised by one sector commentator to consider a smaller resort.
Speaking to online resource OnTheSnow.com, Mike Harrelson of Travel Montana said that families should consider winter sports destinations that are off the beaten track so that holidaymakers are not forced to contend with large groups of tourists and long queues for the lifts.
Continue reading "Christmas in a hidden wonderland"...
28
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons hoping to jet off for a well earned break this winter in order to hit the slopes on their skis and snowboards have been offered a number of cost-cutting tips by one sector commentator.
Serena Cowdy, writing on the online pages of Fool.co.uk, said that it was possible for winter sports fans to spend under £500 per person and still have the trip of a lifetime.
Continue reading "Cutting costs to hit the slopes"...
24
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Cheap flights to Geneva could be the starting point for a holiday that caters for all the family - skiers and non-skiers alike.
The resort of Saas-Fee can provide a balanced mix of runs for beginners and more experienced skiers, while also catering for those that are not interested in hitting the slopes.
Continue reading "A resort for non-skiers"...
18
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Ski resorts across Europe and in the US are set to open their doors early to winter sports fans this year.
According to online resource TravelMole, the move has followed heavy snowfalls across Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and Scandinavia, as well as parts of North America.
Continue reading "Early doors on the slopes"...
14
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons planning to hit the slopes for a spot of skiing or snowboarding this winter have been advised to keep in mind that they will have to pay extra baggage fees for their equipment.
J Parry, writing on the online pages of Snowbrainer, said travellers should always check how much it would cost to stash their skis and snowboard before they jet off and that they should also ensure there will be space on the carrier for them.
Continue reading "Excess baggage"...
14
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons hoping to enjoy some winter sports over the coming months by hitting the slopes for a snowboarding session have been advised to book their trip last minute in order to save money.
Derek Larney, writing on the online pages of Trinity News, said that holidaymakers who are not fussy about their destination but simply want to get on with snowboarding should wait and see if any bargains come up.
Continue reading "A last minute booking may save on the slopes"...
11
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons who are planning to hit the ski slopes over the coming months should ensure that they have purchased the cover they need before they jet off, one sector commentator has claimed.
Kelly Ostler-Coyle, spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers, said being taken ill and needing medical treatment or breaking expensive equipment can end up being costly for holidaymakers.
Continue reading "Getting covered on the slopes"...
5
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Britons have been advised to shop around when it comes to securing skiing and winter sports cover, as prices tended to vary.
Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers' Association, said holidaymakers should speak to their insurance broker, who may be able to find a provider who would not double the price of an extension.
Continue reading "Shop around for ski cover"...
3
Nov
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Holidaymakers looking for a bargain break on the slopes have been advised to schedule a trip between January and March.
Iain Mayhew, writing on the online pages of the Mirror, explained that this period would not clash with a festive season of half-term breaks.
Continue reading "January to March a great time to ski"...
23
Oct
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Despite the ongoing credit crunch and global financial crisis putting pressure on people's budgets, many holidaymakers are still leaving their troubles at home to hit the ski slopes in France, it has been noted.
Families or friends seeking cheap winter flights may be interested to learn that the French Government Tourist Office is reporting strong early sales of skiing vacations.
Continue reading "People still hitting the slopes"...
9
Oct
2008
Jet2Flights@ 12:00 AM
Snowboarding enthusiasts may be wise to spend some time in the Alps, it has been asserted.
Winter sports blog Homeboy reports an interview with snowboarder Anniina Karvinen, who explains that the Alps and Lapland are the two main regions in which to practise the sport.
Continue reading "Alpine trips 'can help boarders'"...