NEILSON SKI & SNOWBOARD HOLIDAYS-BROCHURE LAUNCH WINTER 2008/09 – 2nd edition

Neilson’s latest Skiing holidays & Snowboard brochure features 13 resorts across 10 countries, with the USA, Spain and Slovenia being introduced for 2008/09 ski holidays.

[ClickPress, Wed Sep 03 2008] Neilson’s latest Skiing holidays & Snowboard brochure features 13 resorts across 10 countries, with the USA, Spain and Slovenia being introduced for 2008/09 ski holidays.

15 New Ski Resorts:
In addition to the new countries of the USA, Slovenia and Spain, Neilson has grown its ski holiday programme in Austria, Bulgaria, Norway and Italy. A total of 15 new resorts have been added for 2008/9 skiing holidays:

• Formigal, Spain: Considerable investment in Formigal’s 130km ski area and resort infrastructure place Spain’s premier ski holiday destination firmly back on the map where wintersports are concerned. Decent skiing, a relaxing atmosphere, sunshine and tapas - a winning combination!

• Livigno, Italy: A high altitude, snowsure destination offer a cosmopolitan, yet traditional and friendly atmosphere with excellent skiing for beginners, intermediates and families. It’s duty free shopping status make it great value for money too.

• Lillehammer/Hafjell: The former-Olympic host destination of Lillehammer/Hafjell offers an impressive ski area for beginners and intermediates, challenging Olympic runs for the more advanced skier and a wealth of activities off the slopes.

• Kranjska Gora, Slovenia: Excellent value for money, uncrowded slopes and professional English speaking ski schools are just some of the reasons Slovenia is growing as a wintersports destination.

• Pamporovo, Bulgaria: Bulgaria is renowned for offering outstanding value for money and Pamporovo is no exception. Its small & charming village centre is traditional but certainly livens up in the evening with buzzing and inexpensive après-ski.

• La Rosière, France: A quiet & friendly resort, which is particularly well-suited to family skiing holidays but also offering 150km of slopes stretching across both France and Italy and an excellent snow record.

• Gerlitzen, Austria: The latest addition to Neilson’s list of ‘Family Resorts’ with an excellent skiing kindergarten, English-speaking ski instruction and dedicated children’s ski area at the mid-station.

• Maria Alm, Austria: Set in the extensive Hochkoning ski region, its impressive 150km of slopes and varied terrain mean this area caters for every ability.

• Nassfeld, Austria: The largest ski area in the Carinthia region with 110km of well-groomed slopes, with terrain to appeal to all abilities. Nassfeld is also great for boarders with terrain parks and half-pipes, and having played host to several snowboarding events.

• Vail, USA: Frequently voted one of the top ski resorts in the world, Vail is a widely recognised resort. It’s a huge mountain with an incredible ski area complete with infamous back-bowls for those seeking the champagne powder.

• Aspen/Snowmass, USA: Aspen’s glamour & chic coupled with the impressive modern satellite resort of Snowmass produces a world-class destination with outstanding skiing spread across 4 mountains.

• Beaver Creek, USA: A modern, luxurious resort where all the resort facilities are conveniently located and the skiing is on quiet, well-groomed slopes.

• Winter Park, USA: With the best snow records in Colorado and an immense ski area – there’s every reason to discover this favourite amongst locals.

• Breckenridge, USA: An authentic old-west town with all the charm of the 1870’s goldmining era combined with all the amenities, services and efficiency of a first class ski resort. Add to this the fact that it’s peaks reach up to 13,000 and you’re also presented with acres of incredible ski terrain.

• Steamboat, USA: Champagne powder and lots of it – that’s Steamboat’s claim to fame!




Lead in Prices
All prices quoted depart from Gatwick or Heathrow, fuel, APD and taxes included

• Italy – La Thuile from £269 per person at the Planibel Apartments on a self catering basis
• Austria – Rauris from £309 per person at the Rauris Apartments on a self catering basis
• Andorra – Pas de la Casa from £395 per person at the Aparthotel Alaska on a self catering basis
• Finland – Yllas from £365 per person at the Saaga Apartments on a self-catering basis
• Bulgaria – Bansko from £359 per person at the Hotel Ellonore on a B&B basis
• Sweden – Klosvjo from £309 per person at the Secret Mountain Terraces on a self catering basis
• France – Risoul from £229 per person at the Constellation Foret Blanche Apartments on a self-catering basis
• Romania – Poiana Brasov from £479 per person at the Poiana Hotel on an all-inclusive basis
• Canada – Mont Tremblant from £649 per person at the Country Inn and Suites on a B&B basis
• USA – Winter Park from £865 per person at the Winter Park Mountain Lodge on a room only basis
• Slovenia – Kranjska Gora from £399 per person at the Hotel Lek on a half-board basis
• Spain – Formigal from £435 per person at the Hotel Nievesol on a half-board basis
• Norway – Beitostolen from £319 per person at the Bergo Cabins on a self-catering basis

Call Neilson on 0845 070 3460
or visit www.neilson.co.uk for more information and to book online



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