Skikings Mailer April 2015

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.

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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 • 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

From:

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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

SkiKings Return Address: S tewart Travel, PO Box 9, Dunoon, Argyll, PA 23 8QQ

Great ski deals from the ski experts

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INGHAMS | SKI TOTAL | ESPIRIT | CLUB MED | NEILSON | BALKAN | USA | CANADA