metro extralife Ski Feature crystalski.ie CALL 014331056 18-19 DUKE ST, DUBLIN 2 Or contact your local Travel Agent Terms & conditions apply on above offers. Subject to availability and on selected dept dates/resorts. Prices per person staying 7 nts travelling Jan 2010. Prices include flights, accom & board basis. Crystal is full bonded by Commission for Aviation Regulation (TO 029). NOBODY DOES SKI QUITE LIKE CRYSTAL SKI, IRELANDS No.1 FOR FREE BROCHURE CALL 01 433 1075 ANDORRA 3 Star, SC Arinsal, 5 sharing. PP From 269 ITALY 31/2 Star, SC Courmayeur, 4 sharing. PP From 384 FRANCE 3 Star, SC Brides les Bains, 4 sharing. PP From 385 AUSTRIA 2 Star, BB Mayrhofen, 2 sharing. PP From 399 BULGARIA 3 Star, HB Pamporovo, 2 sharing. PP From 439 SWITZERLAND 4 Star, SC Saas Fee, 4 sharing. PP From 445 GREAT SKI VALUE NEW no hassle, no hustle, just ski Prices fr 599pp Including flights, transfers, local lift pass, ski/board hire or ski carriage Valid only on certain dates/resorts Amazing Deal - 2 FOR 1 Lift Pass Offer Purchase an adult lift pass and Receive a FREE Lift pass High Altitude - Low Prices! Andorra from just 289 Italy from just 389 Austria from Just 369 Bulgaria from just 369 France from just 369 To book pop into your local travel agent, Call 0818 211 211 or visit www.panoramaholidays.ie/ski Prices based on maximum occupancy in rooms and include return flights, accommodation, resort transfers and all taxes and charges. Ski or snowboard packs and insurance can be pre-booked. Offers subject to availability. Thursday, October 15, 2009 metrolifeextra 21 Time to take to the skis H ave you ever dreamed of going on a ski holiday but found yourself opting out because you were daunted by the amount of planning you thought would be involved? Well, worry not, because Panorama Holidays and ski holiday operators Neilson have teamed up to give you some handy tips on how to plan for that break in the snow and choose the best resorts, as well as some general information on what to expect. Book now for popular dates Ski breaks in the school holidays are always popular, key dates for travel this winter are Christmas (December 19 or 20), New Year (December 26 or 27), Mid-Term (February 13 or 14) and St Patricks Day (March 13 or 14). Consider off peak periods If you can travel off peak, aim for mid-January or early March, when youll find quieter slopes, shorter queues and smaller classes and often cheaper prices. First timers beginners ski pack With a Complete Beginner ski pack, holidaymakers will benefit from savings on a lift pass, equipment and tuition plus will have with a place reserved at ski school. Non-skiers can go too Many people travel with friends and family just to enjoy the beauty of the stunning winter scenery. Many towns offering fantastic shopping, local events and other sports to take part in, and several have excellent spa facilities. Panorama and Neilson offer low deposits from just 65, ski and snowboard packs from 165, and up to one in five free places for groups. Departures from Dublin on December 26 can bring you to Italy and Bulgaria, while January departures can bring you to France, Austria and Andorra. To book call 0818 20 20 20 (groups 0818 20 40 60), log on to www.panoramaholidays.ie/ski or visit your nearest travel agent. Prices inclusive of accommodation return flights, transfers and all taxes and charges. Commercial Feature Crystal Ski launched its winter 2009/10 brochure just a few weeks ago and are already reporting a steady stream of early bookings due to some great early- booking offers and value for money offerings. Deals to look out for include: Crystal Ski Plus New for this year is the Crystal Ski Plus deal, book before October 31 and you can get your flights, transfers accommodation and skis and lift pass, all from just 599pp. (Based on January departures to France). Crystal Ski Plus can only be booked in selected resorts in Austria and France. First time on the slopes? Its beginners luck for you, as Crystal Ski now offer a Beginners Ski free* deal. For a limited period of time, any beginner ski enthusiast who pays brochure price on selected dates and destinations will get their lift pass, tuition and skis and boots free. Save 50pp and more Until the end of October you can save 50pp and a further 5 per cent when you book online. For this coming winter it is worth remembering that even with these great prices out now, they may not last long due to a drop in overall capacity and seats on the ski routes, combined with a strong interest projected snow forecasts look positive indeed. Crystal Ski can ensure a great family ski package and group discounts. Choose to stay in self catering, catered chalets or luxury hotels throughout Europe and North America. To avail of these offers visit www.crystalski. ie or visit 18-19 Duke Street D2. Tel: (01) 433 1080. CRYSTAL SKI CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW ONLINE STORE WWW.53DEGREESNORTH.IE 20% OFF THE NORTH FACE FOR 4 DAYS ONLY! OutofOffice index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html24.html25.html26.html27.html28.html29.html30.html31.html