A Christmas Carol

Looking for a magical and truly Christmassy break for all the family, without the cost of a trip to Lapland?  Then look no further than Austria, and the picture-postcard village of Oberndorf, near Salzburg– home to the world’s most famous … Read More

The latest TUI family ski deals

Basking in their glory as winners of the British Travel Awards, Thomson Ski, Crystal and First Choice Ski, all known for their excellent family-friendly packages, currently have some superb early-season special offers (subject to availability), including:   

4* Chalet Fauner … Read More

Thomson maintain their status as top UK ski operator

Last night at Battersea Evolution in London’s BatterseaPark, the 2011 British Travel Awards ceremony celebrated an impressive line-up of winning travel companies as voted for by the British public. This year more than 700,000 votes were cast – three … Read More

“On yer bike!” says former Olympic skier Graham Bell

It’s easy to forget just how demanding a skiing or a snowboarding holiday can be on your body.  To maximise your enjoyment of your trip, it’s important to be ski-fit.  That’s why FamilySkiNews has attended a fitness workshop this weekend, run … Read More

What’s new at the Birmingham Ski Show?

Family Ski News was at the British Ski & Board Show at the NEC in Birmingham this weekend getting in the mood for the holiday season and hunting out the latest family holiday deals and products.

With resorts and tourist … Read More

Book soon for free ski carriage with BA

If you book before 31 October, British Airways is offering winter sports fans the chance to fly their skis (or other winter sports equipment) for free to Chambery, Geneva or Zurich from London City Airport.   BA currently operate 22 flights a week … Read More

It’s official… the ski season has started!

Three resorts are now officially open in the US.  Following some serious snowfall in Colorado last week, Wolf Creek took everyone by surprise and became the first American resort to open for the 2011/2012 season, exceptionally early in the season … Read More

Ski Train bookings start today for the winter season

Booking opens today for Eurostar Direct Ski Train tickets from London to the Tarentaise region of the French Alps.  The Ski Train is operated by Rail Europe (http://www.raileurope.co.uk/) its new winter schedule starts on 11 December.  From today, you can … Read More

Countdown to the Ski and Snowboard Show

You know the skiing season’s almost here when it’s time for London’s Ski and Snowboard Show at Earls Court, starting on Wednesday 19 October. 

Whet your appetite for the white stuff by checking out the latest skis, boards and boots, … Read More

Free child places on Mark Warner holidays for early birds

Book your holiday for this season by 31st October with Mark Warner Holidays and you will get 10% off the total holiday price, plus hundreds of free child places, on selected dates and properties in Val d’Isère, Tignes, St Anton and … Read More