The Ski Club of Great Britain has announced the launch of a new mountain event taking place this April, during the Easter school holidays. The Ski Club Dual Slalom will be open to all ages and abilities and takes place in Tignes, France on Wednesday 7 April 2010.

This brand new event gives skiers and snowboarders the chance to race in teams of four on two slalom courses set up side-by-side. With a free drink for every entrant, top class prizes and optional fancy dress it can’t fail to be an enjoyable day on the slopes.

“The Ski Club is delighted to announce that we will be running this new event in one of Europe’s most popular resorts. We know how people like to get involved in races and we felt a dual slalom would be perfect to get the competitive juices flowing for skiers and snowboarders of all standards. It is not only a race but also a chance to mingle, don your best fancy dress, win prizes and party into the evening” said Emma Bebb from the Ski Club.

The race will take place from 1-3pm on Wednesday 7 April in Val Claret, by the Tichot lift. Entries can be made by filling in an online entry form on the Ski Club website, or in resort with the Ski Club reps at the Alpaka Lodge any evening from 4 April between 6.15pm and 7.15pm. You can also enter on the day. Costs are €20 per team (€5 per person) for Ski Club members and seasonnaires and €30 per team (€7.50 per person) for everyone else. For those people not in a team the Ski Club will be put individuals into teams of four.

After the race there will be an awards ceremony at Le Coffee, Evolution 2’s restaurant situated on the mountain. Prizes can be won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both a Trophy and Plate competition, plus awards for the best family, best children and best fancy dress. Following the race there is an after party in the Loop Bar in Tignes Le Lac from 8.30pm where there will be drinks promotions, games and dancing.

The campaign has been organised by three european aquariums: the Genoa Aquarium, the Aquarium Finisterrae from A Coruña, Spain, and NAUSICAA and is backed by the European Commission.

The aim of the Mr Goodfsih campaign is to encourage good practice along the entire supply chain, from fishermen to consumers. It will also promote sustainable marine resources and the world’s fishing industry.

The Mr Goodfish campaign is based on the pooling of industry and consumer knowledge and experience with a shared objective of spreading good practice as widely as possible including seasonal fishing. The campaign will generate new activities and tools for the promotion of sustainable, seasonal seafood consumption.

At present the fishing industry and private sector such as restaurants are showing more interest in this subject than the public authorities.

Please RSVP to Greg Dawson if you and/or your colleagues would like to attend the Mr Goodfish launch and use the opportunity to visit Nausicaa. You will be hosted to lunch at Nausicaa, see www.nausicaa.fr

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If you are a fan of cycling gentle scenic routes, escaping to a French country idyll and discovering all there is about the delights of gourmet French food, then look no further.

French cycling tour specialist, Lot Cycling Holidays, is offering a new tour for 2010 ideal for Francophile foodies. Guests experience the food and wine of south west France, visiting local artisans, farms and vineyards en route and discovering how the signature ingredients of the region’s gastronomy are produced.

Visits include an ancient mill pressing pungent, golden walnut oil; a traditional wood-fired bakery baking the traditional crusty Lotoise ‘Croustillot’ and an artisan making creamy fresh Rocamadour goats cheese, as well as vineyards to taste the wonderful ‘black wine’ of AOC Cahors, produced from the original Malbec grape.

Additional local tastes to be sampled are tender Quercy lamb, truffles, chestnuts and wild mushrooms, golden saffron, strawberries, ripe and juicy melons and bursting purple figs. All reflect the traditional regional cuisine of Quercy and Perigord and all can be savoured and enjoyed alongside easy-paced cycling around the quiet lanes and back roads of the beautiful and unspoilt Lot and Dordogne.

Accommodation is at a converted 18th century barn set in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Bouriane, midway between the rivers Lot and Dordogne. Owners Aileen and John Despard run the business, having moved to France in 2006 after finding the perfect setting at Mas de Flory and spending the next year or so renovating the farmhouse and converting the barn.

The Gastronomy Cycling tours will take place on May 9th, June 20th and September 5th. Priced from £1,375 per person, to include seven days/ six nights accommodation on a full board (apart from one lunch) basis to gourmet standard, all costs related to food and wine visits as per the itinerary (except restaurant drinks); bike hire, routes and maps and full cycling support, plus transfers to and from Gourdan rail station or Bergerac airport, as required.

For bookings or to find out more, call Lot Cycling Holidays on 0033(0)565 327002 Email info@lotcyclingholidays.com or go to www.lotcyclingholidays.com

According to top villa holiday company, CV Travel, France is back in vogue for British holiday-makers. The company reports bookings to France for 2010 to be on the increase as more clients opt for self-drive or rail and car-hire over and above flying through Europe’s busy and security-impeded airports. Driving down or taking the train also gives holidaymakers the chance to enjoy the journey, as much as the destination*.

In line with the greater interest in rail travel and holidays to France in 2010 CV Travel has come up with its top six French villas most easily accessible by rail, either Eurostar to Lille, transferring onto the TGV to Avignon, Aix-en Provence, Nîmes or Cannes and hiring a car, or taking a car through the Eurotunnel to Calais and driving south.

(Calais to Aix-en-Provence: 9 hr 20 min, Avignon: 8 hrs 45 mins, Cannes: 10 hrs 30 mins)

1. Make the most of France’s markets
19km from TGV terminal
French markets are a real draw for Francophiles and foodies and one of the joys of holidaying in France, especially for self-drive holidaymakers who can load up the car and feast on local produce. The Provençal town of Aix-en-Provence has typically French food markets on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and just 4kms from the town, amid an estate of 25 acres of lavendar, olive trees, orchards, oak and cypress trees, is the magnificent and majestic Notre Dame du Val, an elegantly furnished house with a lovely large swimming pool, tennis court and gym, with beautifully appointed accommodation for up to 14 guests.
Notre Dame du Val can be rented for up to 14 guests from £10260 to £15330 per week, (excluding travel), book through CV Travel 020 7401 1044 www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Notre Dame du Val is 19kms from Aix-en-Provence TGV station, direct from Lille and hire a car, or self drive from Calais (approx 9 hours 20 minutes).

http://www.cvtravel.co.uk/EN/Destinations/Europe/France/Provence/Aix-en-Provence/Accomodations/Pages/Notre-Dame-du-Val.aspx

2. A week in Provence at a 17th Century Provençal house
20km from TGV terminal
St Bonnet-du-Gard is an authentic Provençal village with an impressive 12th century church, a few kms from Le Pont du Gard with its 4th Century aqueduct, while nearby Uzes is popular for its lively Saturday market selling truffles, olives and an abundance of garden produce. Up to six guests can experience the age-old lifestyle of the local French towns and stay at the lovely Mas de la Pousterle, a beautiful 17th century Provençal Mas with its own courtyard swimming pool, restored using traditional materials and furnished with authentic local antiques.
Up to 6 guests can enjoy a week’s stay at Mas de la Pousterle from £2500 to £2735, (excluding travel), available through CV Travel 020 7401 1044, www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Mas de la Pousterle is just 20km from Nîmes rail station and 25km from Avignon, direct from Lille via TGV, or self-drive from Calais (approx 8 hrs 45 mins to Avignon).

3. Cycle to a lost Roman city, farmhouse for 6
25km from TGV terminal
Roman scholars will enjoy the extraordinary Roman remains of France’s lost city of Glanum, a pair of monuments and an excavated Roman town on a site dating from the 4th century BC; beside Saint Remy-de-Provençe. Guests at the lovely Provençal Mas d’Isabelle can cycle or drive to Glanum from the farmhouse along the ancient road Via Aurelia. Further afield Avignon and Arles are testimony to the area’s Roman past. Mas d’Isabelle is 12km from St Remy, of which Lawrence Durrell said ‘I know of few villages more benign and indeed more beautiful for a prolonged visit’ and only 1km from the pretty village of Molleges.
Up to 6 guests can share Mas d’Isabelle from £2530 to £3545 per week, (excluding travel), book through CV Travel 020 7401 1044, www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Mas d’Isabelle is just 25kms from Avignon rail station, direct from Lille via TGV, or self-drive from Calais (approx 8 hrs 45 mins).

http://www.cvtravel.co.uk/EN/Destinations/Europe/France/Provence/St-Remy–Surrounding-Areas/Accomodations/Pages/Le-Mas-dIsabelle.aspx

4. Making the most of the Côte d’Azur
20km from TGV terminal
For a house that is close to the magnificent beaches and buzz of the Bay of Cannes, as well as the vibrant city of Nice, Beaux-Rêves provides a touch of glamour and a taste of the highlife for at least a week of the year. This lovely air-conditioned house is set in a private residential domaine and has amazing views out across the surrounding mountainside to the sea beyond, with its own freeform swimming pool. A week’s rental costs from £5545 to £6175 for 12 sharing, available through CV Travel 020 7401 1044, www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Beaux Rêves is just 20km from Cannes, direct from Lille via TGV, or self-drive from Calais (approx 10 hours 30 minutes).

http://www.cvtravel.co.uk/EN/Destinations/Europe/France/Cote-dAzur/Bay-of-Cannes–Surrounding-Areas/Accomodations/Pages/Beaux-Reves.aspx

5. Teenagers’ heaven with a feast of creature comforts
20km from TGV terminal
The traditional shuttered Villa Jasmine on the Bay of Cannes is equipped with the kind of creature comforts that will make it appealing to families with older kids, including a huge TV with satellite channels, Playstation, broadband Internet access and Bose sound system, a pool table and a karaoke machine. Not surprisingly for its elevated location above the Bay of Cannes the house also has stunning views, a private pool, poolside terraces with comfortable seating and a hammock.
Up to 6 guests can share Villa Jasmine from £1510 to £3985 per week, (excluding travel), book through CV Travel 020 7401 1044, www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Villa Jasmine is only 20km from Cannes, direct from Lille via TGV, or self-drive from Calais (approx 10 hours 30 minutes).

http://www.cvtravel.co.uk/EN/Destinations/Europe/France/Cote-dAzur/Bay-of-Cannes–Surrounding-Areas/Accomodations/Pages/Villa-Jasmine.aspx

6. Follow in the footsteps of an army
10km from TGV terminal
Explore the scenic route Napoleon travelled in 1815 on his march from the Mediterranean to the French Alps, from Golfe Juan to Grenoble. It now takes rather less time than the marching army, around 8 hours by car, or cover sections of it on a pleasant cycle ride, with plenty of scenic stopping off points and places to stop for a glass of wine. Convenient for walking, cycling, following in the footsteps of Napoleon’s army or enjoying the coastline of the Côte d’Azur is Villa Bellevue, set into the hillside with 200 degree spectacular views over Grasse and stretching across to the coast of Mandelieu and the Estérel Mountains, just 7kms from the coast and with its own private pool and gardens.
Up to 6 guests can share Bellevue from £2425 to £4675 per week, (excluding travel), book through CV Travel 020 7401 1044, www.cvtravel.co.uk

How to get there by train / road :-
Bellevue is only 10km from Cannes, direct from Lille via TGV, or self-drive from Calais (approx 10 hours 30 minutes).

http://www.cvtravel.co.uk/EN/Destinations/Europe/France/Cote-dAzur/Bay-of-Cannes–Surrounding-Areas/Accomodations/Pages/Bellevue.aspx

* TRAVEL BY TRAIN
En route to the south of France the TGV glides past some of France’s beautiful agricultural countryside and most celebrated vineyards, following the natural path of the River Rhône as it too makes its way south from its source in the Swiss Alps to the glistening Mediterranean Sea. The train speeds through the hills of Provence over dramatic bridges and viaducts, and, for those bound for the Côte d’Azur, the track runs along the coast past yacht-filled harbours, rocky inlets and breathtaking villas. Take a bottle of wine with you (there is no rule against this on the train!), put your feet up and enjoy the ride!

* TRAVEL BY CAR
Driving from Calais to the South of France is made considerably easier by the high quality of the French autoroutes, and the diverse scenery makes the journey interesting. Avoiding Paris, take the autoroute from Calais to Reims, and onwards through the undulating countryside towards Dijon, whizzing past sleepy villages. Onwards, the famous names of Burgundy vintages beckon, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, with Beaune or nearby Chagny both proving enjoyable places to stop. Then onto the famous A7 known as the Autoroute du Soleil – the motorway of the Sun, through the stunning Rhône Valley. If travelling to Provence or the Côte d’Azur, the autoroute passes famous towns such as Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, onwards to Saint Raphaël, Cannes, Antibes and Nice, with all the stunning inland towns and villages of this glittering part of the coastline, home to many CV Travel villas.

Enjoy the journey as much as the destination!

Press contact Mary Stuart-Miller, mary@mstuart-miller.co.uk, 01403 738844

To celebrate the clash between England and France on the rugby pitch on March 20th, Lagrange have taken 20% off two night stays over that weekend in their Paris apartments. Two nights based on two sharing a self-catering studio apartment at the Les Rives de Seine property, arriving on either the Friday or Saturday night, is now only £94 per person – ideal for rugby fans who want to enjoy the match in Paris or anyone looking for an affordable weekend away in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Les Rives de Seine is a brand new property and part of the Lagrange City range offering self-catering apartments in city locations throughout France. Located in the Parisian district of Boulogne-Billancourt the apartments can be found at the end of Metro line 9, approximately fifteen minutes from the Eiffel Tower, in the heart of an exciting new business and residential development. More information on the property can be found at www.lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

The price of £95 per person for a two night stay is for accommodation only. Self-drive packages can be booked for an additional £69, whilst prices for the return Eurostar can be supplied on request. For reservations and more information customers should call 020 7371 6111 or email info@lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

Lagrange are the self-catering specialists to France, operating in the UK for over 25 years, with accommodation across the French coasts, countryside and mountains. In addition to city apartments the summer 2010 programme has something to suit all styles and budgets, from apartments on the Côte d’Azur to villas with private pools, or holiday homes in Brittany and the Loire Valley. Accommodation can be booked alone, or with self-drive or rail packages at a supplement. For a copy of the new brochure, or for reservations clients should call 020 7371 6111 or visit www.lagrange-holidays.co.uk.

Spend the longest day of the year- 21 June- onboard Royal Caribbean International’s (www.royalcaribbean.co.uk 0844 493 2061) Adventure of the Seas from just £760 per person for a five-night Western Mediterranean cruise (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Boasting 15 decks of activity including an ice skating rink, rock climbing wall, miniature golf course, shopping street and a huge range of restaurants and bars, Adventure of the Seas has plenty to keep guests entertained for all 17 hours of daylight on the longest day of the year, as well as the remaining seven evening hours.

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona, transfers and a five-night cruise departing Barcelona (Spain) and calling at Cannes (Montecarlo, France), Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy), Aiaccio (Corsica) and Malaga (Spain) before returning to Barcelona; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price is based on 21 June 2010 departure.

For more information or to book see www.royalcaribbean.co.uk, call 0844 493 2061 or talk to your travel agent.

Not yet booked an Easter holiday? Family friendly travel company Tots to Travel (www.totstotravel.co.uk) still has several properties in the Dordogne region of France available over the Easter break that are close to fabulous Easter egg hunts.

Monpazier, a beautiful bastide village in the Dordogne, hides hundreds of coloured boiled eggs all around the centre of the village on Easter Sunday (4 April). Children collect as many as they can before exchanging them for prizes. This ‘Chasse des oeufs’ takes place between 3pm and 5pm and is entirely free.

Similarly, in the stunning grounds of the Overhanging Gardens of Marqueyssac near Roque Gageac in the Dordogne Valley, children are invited to hunt for eggs on 4 and 5 April. Workshops will also be held for decorating eggs, making hens from egg cartons and crafting wooden eggs with the wood turner. Booking is essential due to its popularity.

Suitable properties to reach these Easter eggs hunts are:

La Maison du Lac (http://www.totstofrance.co.uk/property_detail.php?id=0145) – Sleeping eight, this property comes with enclosed pool, outdoor play equipment, 180-degree views and is in walking distance to a beautiful lake with beach and playground, a 12th century church and local shop. Price for the week 3 – 10 April is £655

Le Fourneau (http://www.totstofrance.co.uk/property_detail.php?id=0019) – has two bedrooms (one double and one twin with room for cots), is a beautifully renovated period building, formerly a bakery. Price for the week 29 March – 5 April or 5 April – 12 April is £595. This is 55 minutes drive from the Easter egg hunts mentioned.

La Maison Jaune (http://www.totstofrance.co.uk/property_detail.php?id=0112) – one of the most popular houses on the Tots to Travel books, this beautifully renovated home in the heart of a bastide village sleeps 7 plus cots. Price for week 3 – 10 April (approx 1.5 hours drive to both settings).

La Maison Verte (http://www.totstofrance.co.uk/property_detail.php?id=0108)– charming family house sleeping up to 8 in five bedrooms and includes a large play barn filled with toys. Price for week 3 – 10 April is £1205 (approx 1.5 hours drive to both settings). This property also has 30% off the price of the second week if two weeks are booked.

Like all Tots to Travel properties, these have been fully vetted with an eye on safety and provide all the equipment parents need for babies and young children, from cots and highchairs, to sterilisers, blenders, toys, potties and more. Babysitting is available at most properties and some also offer home cooked meals.

For more information or to view any of the properties, visit www.totstotravel.co.uk or call (0)870 458 5528.

Visit Paris this Easter to see the stunning attractions the French capital has to offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass.

The Paris Sightseeing Pass gives access to over 60 top attractions including the iconic Arc de Triomphe, entry to the world-famous Musée du Louvre, and the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral, which holds special Good Friday and Easter Sunday services over the Easter weekend (3-5 April).

Users have priority access at the busiest sights to avoid queues, a free guidebook, and many additional deals, discounts and free offers. A Paris Sightseeing Pass includes a metro pass giving you unlimited travel on the metro, buses and RER within central Paris.
A two-day Paris Sightseeing Pass costs €89 for adults, €45 for teens (between 12 and 17 years) and €24 for a child (between 4 and 11 years).
A four-day Paris Pass costs €126 for adults (€63 for teens and €32 for children), and a six-day option costs €154 for adults, €72 for teens and €41 for children.
Check out all the activities on offer with the Paris Sightseeing Pass at www.parispass.com. The website includes a map tool to plan visits, details on all the included attractions, and full details of exclusive special offers including restaurant deals.
For more information and to buy a Paris Sightseeing Pass visit www.parispass.com, call +44 (0)1664 485 020.

For only a selection of dates in March, ski holiday specialist Erna Low is selling a range of apartments across top French resorts for only £100 for seven nights’ accommodation. All available for booking on a self catering basis, most apartments are studios sleeping up to four people but we have also included a selection of one bedroom apartments for those seeking a bit more space. With an average price of only £25 per person for a week’s ski accommodation, now is the time to book a break to the Alps while the slopes are empty and the sun is shining.

For week of 13th March 2010:
- Les Coches, La Plagne, Paradski : 1 bedroom apartment at Residence Le Hameau du Sauget (sleeping max 5 persons)
- Serre Chevalier : studio apartment at Residence Alpaga (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Vars, Southern Alps : studio apartment at Residence l’Albane (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Vars, Southern Alps: studio apartment at Residence l’Eyssina (sleeping max 2 persons)

For the week of 20th March 2010:
- Arc 1800, Les Arcs: studio apartment at Residence Le Ruitor (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Avoriaz, Portes du Soleil: studio cabin apartment at Residence Antares (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Les Coches, La Plagne, Paradiski: 1 bedroom apartment at Residence Le Hameau du Sauget (sleeping max 5 persons)
- Les Coches, La Plagne, Paradiski: studio cabin apartment at Residence Le Hameau du Sauget (sleeping max 5 persons)
- Les Coches, La Plagne, Paradiski: studio apartment at Residence La Marelle et Le Rami (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Plagne 1800, Paradiski : studio apartment at Residence Plagne Lauze (sleeping max 2 persons)
- Serre Chevalier : studio apartment at Residence Alpaga (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Valmorel, Maurienne Valley: studio apartment at Les Chalets du Morel (sleeping max 3 persons)
- Vars, Southern Alps : studio apartment at Residence l’Albane (sleeping max 4 persons)
- Vars, Southern Alps: studio apartment at Residence l’Eyssina (sleeping max 2 persons)
- Isola 2000, Southern Alps: studio apartment at Les Terrasses d’Azur (sleeping max 4 persons)

Reservations and Enquiries: Erna Low www.ernalow.co.uk 0845 863 0525

Price is £100 per apartment, regardless of how many people stay (up to its maximum occupancy) for seven nights with an arrival on the dates shown. Travel can be booked independently or clients can speak to our sales representative to add Eurotunnel crossings at competitive prices for those wishing to self drive.

All apartments are part of the PV group, France largest supplier of accommodation.
The Apple Blossom Time At Castel Fragsburg In Merano
24 Feb 10Relais & Chateaux Hotel Castel Fragsburg is located on the south facing slopes of the Italian Dolomites, with spectacular views over Merano valley and the Alto Adige region. With noble origins dating back to the 17th century, now this former hunting retreats the smallest luxury hotel in the region.

Expect relaxed comfort and restrained luxury in the 23 individually appointed rooms and stylish suites, most with balconies or terraces offering unique and unforgettable views.

Well known for its fine cuisine and much lauded in the leading continental food glossies, the big prize came few weeks ago with a Michelin Star for Head Chef Luis Haller and his talented young team. Of local background, Haller uses a wide palette of local, seasonal and mostly organic produce for his culinary creations.

Castel Fragsburg opens for the season in early April, just in time for the spectacle of apple blossom in Europe’s largest apple growing region. The valley is a symphony of pink and white, the scent of blossom and the promise of spring. Best to be enjoyed from one of the terrace restaurant.

To celebrate this season Lai Holidays has teamed up castel Fragsburg to offer a very special break The Fragsburg Apple-Wellness

The famous South Tyrolean apple is ideal for nurturing wellness treatments: its natural fruit acid firms and stimulates circulation, thereby preserving the protective layers of the skin. The Fragsburg ‘apple spa programme’ starts with a mild apple peeling followed by refreshing apple pack which supplies the skin with moisture and nutrients. During the apple massage the muscles will be gently rolled. An individual facial completes this unforgettable holistic spa programme.

- Sumptuous Fragsburg Buffet Breakfast
- Daily 5 course gourmet dinner prepared by the Michelin brigade
- A Fragsburg Signature Apple Peeling followed by an Apple Pack, 45 minutes
- An ‘Ego-Individual’ facila treatment, 90 minutes
- A Fragsburg Signature Apple Massage, 25 minutes

4 nights from £ 1070 per person including flights and car hire

For this and more interesting themed offers please contact Antonio on 0207 5203100 or sales@laitravel.co.uk

Latest booking statistics released by easyJet show that skiers are breaking the mould of the traditional Saturday  to Saturday ski holidays and are travelling throughout the week, attracted by the lower fares on mid-week flights.

In addition, accommodation sales through the easyJet ski portal show that skiers are looking for convenience and a  short airport-resort transfer time, with figures showing the following top ten destinations for easyJet skiers  this season:

1. Chamonix, France
2. Avoriaz, France
3. Meribel, France
4. Les Arcs 1800, France
5. Pas de la Casa, Andorra
6. Val d’Isere, France
7. Kitzbuhel, Austria
8. Innsbruck, Austria
9. Soll, Austria
10. Arinsal, Andorra

easyJet caught the mood of independent British skiers with the launch of their new ski accommodation booking  portal at the start of the 2010 ski season. The portal offers flexible accommodation and ski pack bookings and has  already allowed thousands of skiers to find accommodation to match the best value easyJet flights.

Charles Martin, easyJet’s Partnership Manager commented:

“France attracts over 50% of all British skiers, so its no surprise to see French resorts taking the top slots.  Chamonix and Avoriaz are real favorites with British skiers, thanks to the ease of access from Geneva with  transfer times of just over and hour, coupled with the wide availability of easyJet flights from across 13 UK  airports.”

Whilst the popular Austrian resorts of Kitzbühel and Söll are within easy reach of Innsbruck, between 30-90mins  transfer time, which is a relatively new route for the airline and is proving to be a success with independent  skiers.

The inclusion of the Andorran resorts of Pas de la Casa and Arinsal in the top ten is somewhat of a surprise.
Although further from the arrival airports, with transfer times from Barcelona of 3 hours, Andorra offers Brits  great value, with its tax-free resorts and lively après ski, while investment in lifts in recent years has brought  them up on a par with some of the top French resorts.”

With excellent snow conditions in European ski resorts this year, easyJet believes bookings will continue  throughout Easter as skiers take advantage of its unbeatable range of ski flights from 13 UK airports to 9  European ski airports, across 6 countries.

A quick search today on http://ski.easyjet.com will find you:

• 3 nights self catering in the 4 star Residence le Crets, Meribel Valley, France for £107pp, based on 4 sharing  (23rd March 3 nights) – Flights from Gatwick to Geneva from £51.98pp

• 3 nights self catering in the 3 star La Riviere, Chamonix, France for £87pp, based on 2 sharing (13th April 3  nights) – Flights from Gatwick to Geneva from £67.98pp

• 3 nights half-board in the 4 star Hotel Alpin Park, Innsbruck, Austria for £149pp, based on 2 sharing (23rd  March 3 nights) – Flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck from £48.98pp