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| By adamrowden, 18 Dec '12 at 11:20 |
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| The arrival of discount airlines opened up the options for cheap flights to the Alps. For flexible Europe flights there are now more options and better prices, particularly if you know your dates in advance or are travelling mid-week. Just bear in mind all the potential 'extras' they may charge, such as for taking luggage or paying by credit card. |
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| By adamrowden, Tue 18th Dec, 2012 at 10:16 |
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Driving through Europe to the Alps
Driving to the Alps is something everyone should try at least once. Alpine roads include some of the most beautiful scenery you are likely to see while driving and the advantages of having your own car in resort are considerable. |
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| By adamrowden, Tue 18th Dec, 2012 at 09:53 |
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Airport Car Hire
The increase in discount flights and competitive prices for cheap car hire have made this a much more attractive option in recent years. Driving around the Alps is something everyone should try at least once. Alpine roads include some of the most beautiful scenery you are likely to see while driving and the advantages of having your own car in resort are considerable.
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| By aliceaires4, Thu 13th Dec, 2012 at 09:46 |
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| Volunteering is something which is often overlooked as an alternative to working or studying abroad. However, the benefits of volunteering are endless; it offers people an inexpensive way to travel and get work experience which could help to further their careers. |
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Europe Train Travel - Travel by Train to the Alps (brought to you by SnowCarbon.co.uk, the snow train information site)
Resorts all over the Alps are convenient by train, and whether you’re hitting the slopes for a week or a whole season, train travel has a number of advantages. Europe train travel is efficient and well-organised.
Firstly, it’s a lot more fun and relaxing than shuffling about from airport queue to airport queue. Wherever you are headed, the scenery gliding by is a pleasure to watch. Travelling overnight gives you two... |
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The Journey to the Resort
By Coach
If you’re working for a tour operator you will probably travel out to by coach. Despite notionally a great bonding exercise, the closest you’re likely to get to bonding in 24 hours of overnight coach travel is the drool from the person sitting next to you sticking to your new fleece.
By Air
The fortunate (and those working in North America) will fly out to resort. Unfortunately the exception to the rule.
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| By adamrowden, Fri 20th Jul, 2012 at 09:18 |
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| If you are looking to go on a ski holiday or you are planning your journey to The Alps before you work a winter season, then you may require an airport transfer service. If you are unsure where to find the perfect transfer company, then look no further. Here is our listing of many fantastic businesses that can get you from the airport to your destination in no time. |
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UK dry ski slopes
Get back into the swing before you go. And if you've never been skiing or boarding before, definitely go: it'll save you a lot of time in resort. Don't forget to wear gloves and padded clothing though - it's tough Dendix out there...
Natives Dryslopes are sponsored by Ski Insurance
Southern Slopes
Ackers Trust Ski Centre, Birmingham
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Indoor snow venues around the world
Natives Indoor Snow is sponsored by SNO!zone - real snow, real riding... real fun
Australia
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Belgium
Snow Valley
Skibaan Casablanca, 's-Gravenwezel
Ice Mountain, Komen (210m long)
Snow Games, Antwerp
Britain
...ready to ride
Milton Keynes Xscape, (more details and pics on... |
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| SNO!zone Braehead
SNO!zone Braehead provides skiers and boarders the opportunity to enjoy real snow indoors, ALL year round whatever the weather!
There’s a main slope for recreational skiing and boarding, freestyle nights and advanced lessons and coaching, plus a dedicated lesson slope for beginners and novices to get up to speed with our instructors. And don’t forget the apres ski in the... |
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