Winter Sport News
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Cruise Ship Offers Innovative 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Lodging Solution 24/06/2009
Norwegian Cruise Line's Freestyle Cruising ship Norwegian Star
This first-class cruise ship will be docked at the Pier from February 10th until March 2nd during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Specific check-in dates ...
Christmas and winter schedule from London now on sale 12/05/2009
Increased frequencies to Zurich, Vienna and Munich.
easyJet, the UK's largest airline, has today released its winter schedule 2009/10 from Gatwick Airport. Routes include the ever popular destinations of, Geneva, Palma and Alicante with fares from ...
Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel, St. Moritz 10/05/2009
The smoke-free Hotel Hauser can be found in the heart of St. Moritz close to the famous boutiques, such as Bucherer, Armani, Bogner, Versace and many, many more.
The cable car to the ski pistes can also be reached on foot in 5 minutes. The Hotel ...
Andorra Center 28/04/2009
This large, modern hotel has recently been completely refurbished and is ideal for business travellers or tourists, with comfortable, well-equipped, 4-star accommodation in Andorra la Vella?s city centre.
With a great location in the heart of the ...
Fine Powder 28/03/2009
Skiers around the world are starting to find the snow-clad slopes of Niseko on the island of Hokkaido kind of addictive.
To those with a passion for snow sports, the cool white stuff comes in different qualities. And word is spreading about Niseko, ...
The World's Top 5 Ski Resorts for Non-Skiers 11/03/2009
1) Aspen, Colorado - the celeb hotspot where on piste and après ski celeb sightings of stars including Hillary Swank, Melanie Griffith and Ivana Trump are run of the mill.
2) Courchevel, France - combine food and snow at this destination where ...
New developments at Lake Wanaka's winter resorts 11/03/2009
New Zealand's premier winter sports destination, Lake Wanaka, has announced a range of new developments and products including new trails and free learner lifts for the 2009 winter season at its four alpine resorts.
Cardrona Alpine Resort is ...
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko 03/03/2009
Beautifully located at the foot of the Pirin Mountain opposite the cabin lift and with a direct access to it, the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko is a newly-built alpine and spa resort.
The hotel is equally suited for winter as well as summer ...
Bansko Bulgaria's best ski resort 03/03/2009
During the recent years a multi-million Euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - ...
Hotel Martha Bühler 02/03/2009
Enjoying a unique location directly at the entry to the Triesenberg-Malbun vacation paradise, this cosy hotel is the ideal starting point for unforgettable sports and leisure activities.
Surrounded by nature and only a few kilometres away from ...
Mt. Rigi Winter Day Trip from Zurich 24/02/2009
Board a comprehensive full day tour from Zurich and visit Mt. Rigi, Queen of the Swiss Mountains at 6000 feet (1800 meters). Your guided coach tour also includes a cable car ride, a decent down the oldest cogwheel train in Europe and a trip to the ...
Boutique Hotel Chalet Dolce Vita, Madonna di Campiglio 09/02/2009
Newly-opened Boutique Hotel Chalet Dolce Vita in Madonna di Campiglio offers luxurious and indulgent accommodation at just 400m from Spinale Gondola, one of Italy?s largest and best-equipped skiing resorts, located in the Brenta Dolomites.
The ...
Snowmobile Safari: Husky Dog Farm and Sledding 07/02/2009
Experience a sled ride pulled by a husky team and learn about the daily life, training and breeding of these arctic dogs.
Enjoy a snowmobile ride through the snow-covered landscape of Lapland to a traditional husky farm. Here, you can warm yourself ...
Courtyard Marriott Lake Placid 04/02/2009
Nestled in the historic Lake Placid Olympic Region in New York, this comfortable hotel features spacious accommodations and convenient facilities near many local restaurants and shopping attractions.
Courtyard by Marriott offers a trolley service ...
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa 02/02/2009
Surrounded by stunning scenery at the base of Vail Mountain, this Colorado luxury resort offers elegant accommodations and endless recreational opportunities, no matter the season.
Only steps from the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa's front doors ...
Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments 01/02/2009
Situated in beautiful and peaceful surroundings in the middle of the Olympic Park, this complex is a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
We can offer accommodation in hotel rooms and in apartments. Thanks to our location, you will find many ...
Hotel Laudinella St. Moritz 30/01/2009
The popular Hotel Laudinella offers you elegant mountain-view rooms and a big variety of cultural events. 5 restaurants and 2 bars promise a special dining experience.
Choose between French, Indian, Asian show-cooking cuisine, pizza, Swiss fondue ...
WHITE TURF 30/01/2009
Welcome to the International Horse Races of St. Moritz on the Sundays of 8th, 15th and 22nd February 2009, to White Turf, the modern-day horse racing meeting that is renowned far beyond the Swiss borders. Staged since 1907 in its firmly established ...
Hotel Golf Bled 26/01/2009
Bled is in the northwest of Slovenia, less than 50 km from the capital Ljubljana and 35 km from Ljubljana Airport. A mild climate, an eternally enchanting lake embraced by a necklace of majestic peaks and an idyllic island have made it a favorite ...
Grandhotel Stary Smokovec 25/01/2009
Looking back upon a 100 year-long tradition in hospitality the Grandhotel Stary Smokovec in the centre of the High Tatras enchants with its historic architecture and luxurious amenities.
More than 1 million guests have stayed at the legendary ...
All Inclusive Hotel Sonnenhügel 21/01/2009
Family managed hotel on the sunny side of the Lake of Ossiach in Austria. It has a quiet location and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area.
The hotel is located about 3.5 km far away from the highway, near the hiking and skiing area of ...
Arlberghaus 18/01/2009
The Arlberghaus is a modern 4-star-hotel right in the centre of Zürs, the cradle of Alpine skiing.
Enjoy skiing at the highest level: the ski runs end directly at the hotel door, while the ski lifts and the cable car are just 150 metres from the ...
Hotel La Vanoise 16/01/2009
Hotel La Vanoise enjoys a central situation in the heart of Brides-Les- Bains, a stone?s throw away from the Olympe ski lift, offering easy access to Méribel and the exciting skiing area Trois Vallées.
Hotel La Vanoise boasts spacious and ...
Canada ski areas see heavy snow 15/01/2009
A number of ski holiday resorts in the province of Alberta, Canada have seen heavy snow over the past few days.
Travel Alberta reported that more than half a metre of fresh snow has fallen over the past three days in the ski areas of Mt Norquay, ...
Hotel Austria Soldeu, Andorra 13/01/2009
Surrounded by top ski slopes, in the Pyrenees, the Hotel Austria is perfect accommodation for skiers, and families or groups visiting this beautiful, mountainous landscape.
Relax at the end of a long day on the slopes in the hotel sauna, or arrange ...