SkiKings April 2015
Great ski deals from the ski experts
SAVE UP TO £800 FREE KIDS PLACES
INGHAMS | SKI TOTAL | ESPIRIT | CLUB MED | NEILSON | BALKAN | USA | CANADA
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Why choose SkiKings • Book with your dedicated Ski expert • A real Ski specialist with in-depth knowledge • Personal service tailored to you • Friendly unbiased advice • Experts at finding the best deal for you • We’ll ensure your Ski holiday suits you perfectly!
SkiKings 3rd Floor, Sterling House 20 Renfield Street Glasgow G2 5AP
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Opening Hours Mon - Thur - 9am - 7pm Fri - 9am - 5.30pm Sat - 9am - 5pm Sun - Closed
Tel 0800 091 3173 www.skikings.co.uk
Terms and Conditions apply to all offers. Speak to your ski expert for full details. Hotel ratings shown are each individual tour operators own rating, and are intended as a guide for comparison purposes only.
Welcome The countdown to next season has begun. It’s never too early to book your next winter sports holiday with SkiKings. Whether you are travelling with family, friends or as a couple, next season’s range of ski holidays looks likely to be our best yet. Book now, and you can get some great benefits including FREE places, fantastic savings and two for one lift pass deals. And you can save up to £800 per booking. SkiKings have been sending customers on fantastic ski and snowboarding holidays to Europe and beyond for more than 30 years. Our team are all keen skiers themselves and they have already explored the resorts we send you to. So they are able to answer your questions with facts, not guesses. SkiKings – great deals, great offers and great savings. Happy Skiing!
Sean Semple Sales Manager
Book early and make the most of these great offers
• FREE Kids Places,
Every holiday you book with us is financially protected. What we’ve included in this brochure is just a very small selection of the huge range of ski deals we have available.
• FREE Lift Pass Deals
Call our ski team to find out more.
• Save up to £800 per couple, • FREE Group Places,
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Inghams are the ski & snowboard holiday experts. They have been organising exciting ski trips for over 80 years, so they know what skiers and snowboarders are really looking for. They have flights from 27 local airports around the UK and return transfers are included in the price of your holiday.
Inghams offer a wide selection of Self Catering, B&B, Hotels, Chalet and Chalet Hotels accommodation options, and all are carefully chosen based on rigorous criteria, value and service.
Fantastic extras from the ski & snowboard
specialists
• PRICES FROZEN - book now at last year’s prices • Thousands of Inghams Plus offers saving up to £800 per couple • Early booking Cash-Back offers • Flights from 27 local airports to over 450 hand-picked hotels and chalets in 91 resorts • Great group discounts – up to 1 in 5 go FREE • 2-for-1 ski/snowboard hire • Lift pass savings & price guarantee • Excellent located properties in the best high altitude resorts in Europe
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Loads more ski deals available
Chalet Hotel Le Curling, Tignes, France
Chalet Hotel Elisabeth, Kuhtai, Austria
12 Dec 2015
3.5* Catered
16 Jan 2016
2-for-1 ski/board hire available
What’s included
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room with Balcony • I ncludes £50 cash back per couple
From:
£673
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
• 500m to main ski lift
2-for-1 ski/board hire available
• Includes £50 cash back per couple
From:
£654
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Chalet Hotel St. Christoph, St Christoph, Austria 4.5* Catered 2-for-1 ski/board hire available
•B ased on 2 people Standard Twin Room • I ncludes £50 cash back per couple
• Transfers
• Unbeatable location
Chalet Oliver, La Rosiere, France 7 nights
• Flights from regional UK airports
3.5* Catered
• Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room
•B uy one get one half price adult Espace Killy lift passes
05 Mar 2016
7 nights
From:
£683
09 Jan 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
4.5* Catered 2-for-1 ski/board hire available
• Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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• Includes £50 cash back per couple • Unbeatable location
From:
£754
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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Ski Total provides a comfortable ‘home from home’ atmosphere, informal and relaxed, with great food and service. For many skiers, a Ski Total chalet is simply the only way to go for the perfect ski holiday.
They set very high standards for their cuisine, and train their staff extensively before the season starts. And it is here that Ski Total’s 32 years’ experience and attention to detail really come to the fore.
The ski chalet
specialist
• Early booking Cash-Back offers – saving up to £120 per couple • Save up to 50% off all skis, snowboard and boot hire – saving up to £140 per couple • Beginner packages for first-time skiers – saving up to £114 per person! • FREE Group Places - up to 1 in 5 travels free! • Lift pass offers – save up to £200 per couple • FREE children’s lift passes – save up to £155 per child • FREE ski hosting available in Austria
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Loads more ski deals available
Chalet Marmot, Flaine, France 21 Feb 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
Chalet Les Lauzes, Avoriaz, France 3.5* Catered Discount ski packs available
• Based on 2 people Twin Room with balcony • I ncludes £120 cash back per couple •C omplimentary minibus service to and from the ski-lifts
17 Jan 2016
From:
£729
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room with shower & WC • Includes £100 cash back per couple
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
3.5* Catered Discount ski packs available
• Based on 2 people Twin Room with shower pp
Based on 2 Sharing
• Includes £100 cash back per couple • Fantastic location, right on the slopes
Chalet L’Ours Andin, Les Arcs, France 06 Mar 2016
7 nights
From:
£749
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Chalet Cascades, Courchevel, France 4* Catered
13 Dec 2015
Discount ski packs available
What’s included
From:
£689
7 nights
• Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
4.5* Catered Discount ski packs available
• Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room with bath & WC pp
Based on 2 Sharing
• Ski-lifts and slopes less than 3 minutes’ walk (250m)
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£549
• Includes £100 cash back per couple
From:
• Superb location and great value for money in the very heart of Courchevel 1650
Based on 2 Sharing
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Esprit are the family ski holiday specialists. Over the last 32 years they have constantly developed their services to create the UK’s market leading child care programme for family skiing. As well as nurseries for babies and toddlers, with qualified British nannies and nursery
staff, Esprit will look after your older children from morning to bedtime, in their exclusive Sprite Ski Classes. All of their Chalets and Chalet Hotels are exclusive to Esprit. So you are always amongst like-minded guests.
No.1 for
family skiing
• Early booking Cash-Back offers – saving up to £120 per couple • FREE Children’s Ski & Boot Rental • Incredible Savings with our BAT (Baby & Toddler) Weeks – FREE infant places, HALF-PRICE Nursery places and HALF-PRICE Spritelets & Snow Club • FREE Children’s lift passes • FREE Children’s ski helmets • FREE Child Discounts • FREE Evening Cocoa Clubs and HALF-PRICE Cocoa Club Plus • FREE Evening Baby-Listening/Child Patrol service
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Loads more ski deals available
Chalet Hotel Ducs De Savoie, Val d’Isere, France
Chalet Le Braconnier, La Rosiere, France
24 Jan 2016
13 Dec 2015
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
Catered Discount ski packs available
• Based on family of 4 sharing a Quad Room with bath & WC • BAT week savings
From:
•B uy one get one half price on adult Espace Killy lift passes
£1881
Family of 4
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Based on family of 4 sharing a Quad Room with shower, WC & balcony • Includes £100 cash back per couple
Catered Discount ski packs available
From:
£1901
Family of 4
• Ski back to chalet
Chalet McKinley, Les Arcs, France 21 Feb 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
Chalet Hotel Alba, Merbiel, France Catered Discount ski packs available
•B ased on family of 4 sharing a 2x Twin Rooms with bath & WC
£2208
• I ncludes £120 cash back per couple
From:
• Discount ski packs available
Family of 4
10 Jan 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers
Catered Discount ski packs available
• Based on family of 4 sharing a Quad Room with shower & WC • Superb 4-diamond Chalet Hotel in a perfect piste-side location
From:
£2348
Family of 4
• Nearest Ski-lift only 100m away
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Experience a winter holiday you will never forget. Club Med’s all inclusive ski holidays feature some of the world’s finest ski resorts and are suitable for all experience levels. Make the most of their all-inclusive ski package and enjoy the pleasures of the ski slopes with the entire family.
So, whether you are looking for a week away or a shorter break, Ski Kings and Club Med we can design your ski holiday exactly the way you want it.
The most comprehensive ski package on
the market
• 6 day lift pass • 5 full-day ski/snowboard tuition in English • Return flights & transfers • Accommodation from club room to private chalet • Expert kid’s clubs from 4-17 years in many resorts • Gourmet full board with free mountain restaurants • Open bar (including premium brands) served day and night • Great evening entertainment including live bands and shows
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Loads more ski deals available
Peisey Vallandry, France 27 Mar 2016
7 nights
Aime La Plagne, France 4 All Inclusive
27 Dec 2015
7 nights
New Year
What’s included
What’s included
• Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Club Room accommodation • Lift passes • Ski lessons • Gourmet full-board cuisine, drinks & snacks
• Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Club Room accommodation • Lift passes • Ski lessons • Gourmet full-board cuisine, drinks & snacks
From:
£1609
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
NEW Val Thorens, France
14 Feb 2016
20 Dec 2015
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Club Room accommodation • Lift passes • Ski lessons •G ourmet full-board cuisine, drinks & snacks
4 All Inclusive Feb Half-Term
From:
£1573
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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3 All Inclusive
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from regional UK airports • Transfers • Club Room accommodation • Lift passes • Ski lessons • Gourmet full-board cuisine, drinks & snacks
From:
£1641
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
4 All Inclusive Christmas
From:
£1606
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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With over 38 years’ experience, Neilson are one of the leading activity holiday operators in Europe.
due to their great location, excellent facilities, friendly service and fantastic customer feedback.
Looking for the perfect mountain experience? The Neilson Mountain Collection offers a superb range of hotels and chalets, all run by Neilson’s expert staff, and all hand-picked
With a host of new additions for the 2015/16 season, this could be their best ski programme yet.
Why not try our
NEW mountain collection
• FREE guiding and coaching service with qualified instructors • 2-for-1 Lift Passes at any of the Neilson-run hotels or chalets • Early Booking Savings of up to £150pp • 2-for-1 Equipment Carriage • Up to 1 Free Place in 5 for Groups • £99 Low Deposit for Groups • FREE Group Leader Lift Pass • 50% off Neilson-run children’s clubs • Terms & Conditions apply
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Loads more ski deals available
Neilson Hotel Le Cret, Les Deux Alpes, France
Neilson Hotel Del Clos, El Tarter, Andorra
12 Dec 2015
10 Jan 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from Gatwick • Transfers • Based on 2 people sharing Twin Room with shower, WC and balcony
Club Board 2-for-1 lift passes available
From:
£609
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from Manchester • Transfers
Club Board 2-for-1 lift passes available
• Based on 2 people sharing Twin Room with bath & WC
From:
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
£720
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Neilson Hotel Turquoise, La Plagne, France
Neilson Chalet Le Lac Blanc 2, Alpe d’Huez, France
12 Mar 2016
19 Dec 2015
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from Manchester • Transfers •B ased on 2 people sharing Twin Room with shower, WC and balcony
Club Board 2-for-1 lift passes available
From:
£795
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from Gatwick • Transfers
Club Board 2-for-1 lift passes available
• Based on 2 people sharing Twin Room with shower & WC pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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From:
£930
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania offer great value for money with excellent skiing as well as cheap apres-ski. It is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn to ski or board and also offers challenging runs for the more experienced.
A Balkan holiday provides you with the opportunity to experience not only fantastic skiing/barding, but a completely different culture too. Hurry, as these exceptional offers are available for a limited time only!
Enjoy great skiing at unbelievable prices
in superb resorts
• Great value skiing holidays to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania from £263pp • Deposit of £70 per person for a limited period • Early Booking Discounts – Save up to £151 per couple for limited time only • Group Discounts • Family Discounts and FREE Child Places • 50% off Ski or Board Equipment Carriage • FREE Ski or Board Storage • FREE Lift Passes and 50% off Full Ski or Snowboard Packs • Discount on Ski or Snowboard Services • FREE Night Skiing or Snowboarding when staying at the Hotel Perelik, Pamporovo
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Loads more ski deals available
Hotel Mura, Bansko, Bulgaria 09 Jan 2016
7 nights
What’s included • Flights from various UK airports
Hotel Strazhite, Bansko, Bulgaria 3* B&B
16 Jan 2016
Kids Ski FREE
•S pecial Offers include 10% OFF pre-booked Ski/Snowboard services
From:
£358
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Hotel Orlovetz, Pamporovo, Bulgaria 09 Jan 2016
7 nights
4* Half Board
• Flights from various UK airports • Transfers • Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room shower, WC & balcony
• Transfers • Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room shower, WC & balcony
7 nights
• Special Offers include 10% OFF pre-booked Ski/Snowboard services
From:
£393
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
Hotel Iglika Palace, Borovets, Bulgaria 5* Half Board
19 Mar 2015
7 nights
What’s included
What’s included
• Flights from various UK airports
• Flights from various UK airports
• Transfers
• Transfers
•B ased on 2 people Standard Twin Room bath & WC
• Based on 2 people Standard Twin Room shower & WC
From:
£443
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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3* Half Board
From:
£353
pp
Based on 2 Sharing
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USA and Canada Ski Kings has access to a huge array of properties throughout North America. And we are the experts at putting together tailor made ski holidays to all the best resorts. So, why not give us a call today and let us help you put together your next trip.
Canyons, Park City & Deer Valley, North America’s Largest Ski Area The Canyons really is one of the most superb ski areas in the USA with over 9000 acres of terrain split over three mountains, The Canyons, Park City and Deer Valley, with all three mountains offering well-groomed powder snow, fantastic lodging and excellent service.
Resort Statistics Ski Area – 9326 acres (Total all areas) Lifts – 58 Altitude – 6270 – 10000 feet. Airport - Salt Lake City Transfer time - approx 45 mins
The Grand Summit Hotel, Canyons Resort Village, USA The Grand Summit Hotel, a deluxe rated property, located in the centre of the Canyons Resort Village. Ski-in, Ski-out. This property has the variety of hotel rooms, studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites and expansive luxury penthouses. Full Service Spa and Health Club, Fitness Facility, Sauna, Steam Room, Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub, 24-Hour Front Desk, bar/lounge and 3 restaurants, shuttle service, conference space, Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet. 16
What’s included • Return flights from the UK • 12 nights hotel accommodation • Return Airport transfers Features • FREE Room Upgrades • FREE Kids Lift Passes • FREE Kids Equipment Hire • Discounted Lift Passes (T&C’s apply – selected dates, please ask for details)
Loads more ski deals available
FREE Kids Lifts Passes and Equipment Hire 12 nights From:
£1699
Based on 2 Sharing Reductions available for 3rd/4th Share
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Breckenridge, Colorado, 4 Ski Areas - 1 Ski pass Breckenridge has been the most popular American resort for British skiers for many years, with the high altitude and consistent snow guaranteeing great skiing all season. The ‘Five Great Mountains’ provide some of the finest skiing in Colorado. In the evening enjoy apres ski in one of the many bars and restaurants.
Resort Statistics Ski Area – 2901 Acres Lifts – 32 Altitude – 9600 – 12988 feet Airport - Denver Transfer time - approx 90 mins
The Village Hotel, Breckenridge, USA The Village Hotel is centrally located at the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort, just steps from historic Main Street. The Village Hotel offers the perfect combination of location, convenience, selection, and value. Choice of hotel rooms, studios and 1 to 3 bedroom suites. Amenities: Indoor/outdoor pools and four hot-tubs, fitness centre, ski rental shop, children’s centre, Park Avenue Pub on-site. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, high-speed wireless Internet access, Starbucks coffee and a mini-refrigerator.
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What’s included • Return flights from the UK • 12 nights hotel accommodation • Return Airport transfers Features • FREE Room Upgrades • FREE Kids Lift Passes • FREE Kids Equipment Hire • 4 Ski Areas – 1 lift pass (T&C’s apply – selected dates, please ask for details)
FREE Kids Lifts Passes and Equipment Hire 12 nights From:
£1499
pp
Based on 2 Sharing Reductions available for 3rd/4th Share
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Whistler, Canada, 2 fantastic mountains! What makes Whistler so special are two mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb. Side by side, they represent over 8000 acres of skiable terrain, rising a mile above the valley. It doesn’t stop there, if you weren’t already impressed by the resort’s epic terrain then the village of Whistler will simply overwhelm you.
Resort Statistics Ski Area – 8171 acres Lifts – 37 Altitude – 2140 - 7500 Airport - Vancouver Transfer time - 2 hours 15 mins
The Delta Whistler Suites, Whistler Village, Canada The Delta Whistler Village Suites is located in the heart of Whistler Village and provides deluxe rated studios and 1 & 2 bedroom condos, with the amenities and services of a hotel. Elephant Castle Pub & Restaurant is located in the hotel just off the lobby.
What’s included
Amenities: 24 Hour Front Desk, Concierge, Room Service, full kitchens in suites, Complimentary Ski Shuttle, Outdoor heated pool & 3 hot tubs, sauna, fitness room, complimentary wireless internet, daily housekeeping.
• Discounted Lift Passes
11 nights
• FREE Kids Ski Hire
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• Return flights from the UK • 11 nights hotel accommodation
Family of 4 Easter Holidays
• Return Airport transfers Features
• FREE Kids Lift Passes (T&C’s apply – selected dates, please ask for details)
Loads more ski deals available
£4199
Banff, Canada, Affordable Canadian skiing Banff has everything that you look for in a Canada ski & snowboarding holiday, perfect for families and groups of friends and couples alike. With over 7,500 acres of varied terrain to suit every desire, a lively town centre filled with excellent après ski options, shopping and entertainment, Banff is so much more than just a ski resort!
Resort Statistics Ski Area – 7558 acres – Banff + Lake Louise Lifts – 22 Altitude – 5440 – 8954 feet Airport - Calgary Transfer time - approx 1 hour 45 mins
The Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, Banff, Canada The Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa is located on Banff Avenue, a short walk to downtown Banff. On-site Steak House and bar. The Red Earth Spa is a full service spa with six treatment rooms including one dedicated to hydrotherapy. 184 hotel rooms, renovated in January 2011. Amenities include: 26-person Jacuzzi hot pool, spa, steam room, fitness room, complimentary wireless internet, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar.
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What’s included • Return flights from the UK • 14 nights hotel accommodation • Return Airport transfers Features • 2 for 1 Ski Rentals • FREE Kids Lift Passes • Discounted Adult Lift Passes (T&C’s apply – selected dates, please ask for details)
14 nights From:
£1289
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Based on 2 Sharing Reductions available for 3rd/4th Share
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SAVE UP TO £800 FREE KIDS PLACES
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Great ski deals from the ski experts
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INGHAMS | SKI TOTAL | ESPIRIT | CLUB MED | NEILSON | BALKAN | USA | CANADA