The falling cost of ski holidays is attracting more people to the slopes than ever, it has been suggested.
Vanessa Fisher, spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, revealed that there was some scepticism that resorts may not get the visitor numbers they had hoped for - but these beliefs have gone unfounded.
"Basically they offered some price reductions, so they said that they'd introduce happy hours and keep the costs of mountain coffees down and things down," she explained.
Of course, one thing any ski holiday cannot do without is a travel insurance policy; whether you are experienced or it is your first time, having protection in place will offer peace of mind.
The next question is, of course, which skiing destination to choose from.
"Places like Meribel and Val d'Isere, they fulfil all the criteria for what British Skiers are looking for. They've got large ski areas and the resorts are often connected to somewhere else," Ms Fisher recommended.
These regions offer a wide range of areas for people to try out their moves, making them perfect for groups of holidaymakers hoping to head to the slopes together.
One thing that ski resorts obviously depend on is a plentiful supply of snow, which Ms Fisher believes will be the case over the coming weeks.
She continued: "It's definitely looking like it will be a good season. There will be plenty of snow for the whole of the Easter holidays - which is great for people who are looking to go skiing over Easter."
Latest booking statistics released by easyJet show that skiers are travelling to resorts throughout the week, attracted by the lower fares on mid-week flights.
The traditional Saturday departures are a thing of the past for many holidaymakers, it found, with outdoor enthusiasts typically heading out to French resorts such as Chamonix and Avoriaz. |
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