SKIING ON A SHOESTRING
Published: 14.10.2009 10:58
With everyone feeling the pinch and counting the pennies, Inghams has introduced a range fantastic value ski breaks and special offers to ensure snowseekers needn’t forsake their annual ski sojourn this year. The recent Post Office Travel Service ski report 2009 featured 12 out of 14 resorts featured in Inghams’ winter programme and gives holidaymakers a wide variety of options on a budget.
Borovets, Bulgaria
Seven nights for under £150 per person
Named one of the most inexpensive ski destinations in the Post Office Travel Service’s 2009 ski resort report, the attractive resort of Borovets is Bulgaria’s oldest, biggest and most modern ski area with a range of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Borovets offers its guests plenty of inexpensive après ski options in the form of the many mehenas, or traditional taverns, that are dotted throughout the town.
Inghams is offering seven nights accommodation at the 3* Melina Village Chalet from just £149 per person. A free ski bus service will take guests from the cosy Alpine-style lodges straight to the ski lifts. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick departing 30 January 2010 and is based on six people sharing. Price valid for booking until 27 November 2009. Flights also available from regional airports for an additional supplement.
For more information visit www.inghams.co.uk or contact 020 8780 4447
Meribel, France
Seven nights for under £315 per person
Located in the heart of the famous Three Valleys ski haven Mèribel is renowned for being one of the prettiest French resorts. With nearly 100 miles of skiable terrain in Mèribel alone and another 280 miles of pistes in the neighbouring Three Valley resorts, Mèribel offers a multitude of skiing options for both the seasoned skier and anxious beginner.
Inghams is offering seven nights accommodation at the 2* Hameau du Mottaret Apartments, situated right on the slopes, from just £314 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Flights also available from regional airports for an additional supplement.
For more information visit www.inghams.co.uk or contact 020 8780 4447
St. Anton, Austria
Seven nights for under £400 per person
With a vast ski area reaching to the lofty height of 2811m, St. Anton is considered to be one of the best high-altitude Alpine resorts and boasts a great selection of slopes with plenty on offer for the intrepid skier and snowboarder. The après ski in this pretty Tyrolean town is renowned for its lively nature with a selection of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Inghams is offering seven nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3* Pepil Gabl from just £399 per person. Conveniently located next to the Nasserein gondola guests can ski straight back to the door after a hard day on the slopes. Price includes return flights from London Gatwick departing 12 December 2009. Flights also available from regional airports for an additional supplement.
For more information visit www.inghams.co.uk or contact 020 8780 4447
High Tatras, Slovakia – ALL INCLUSIVE
Seven nights all-inclusive for £715 per person
Brand new for Inghams is the striking resort of High Tatras in Slovakia. Relatively undiscovered by the British skier, Slovakia was recently named as one of the least expensive destinations for a ski holiday in the Post Office Travel Service’s 2009 ski resort report.
Plus with a new ski lift and accommodation, Slovakia is the skiing hot spot for the 2009 – 2010 season.
Inghams is offering an all-inclusive seven night ski package to the 4* Grand Hotel Smokovec, Slovakia from just £715 per person. Price includes half-board accommodation with free drinks at dinner, return flights, lift pass, ski equipment hire, tuition and daily two course lunch in a mountain restaurant.
For more information visit www.inghams.co.uk or contact 020 8780 4447
75th Celebrations
To celebrate the wintersports specialist’s 75th anniversary, Inghams is offering six-day lift passes to several premier ski resorts for just £75 per person. The passes are valid for select dates throughout January, February and March 2010. Offer available until end of October 2009.
