Attention Skiers! BA Changes Allowance for Sports Equipment

With the 2009-2010 ski season right around the corner, skiers and boarders planning to fly to their destinations with British Airways should check the new baggage rules, allowances, and charges for sports equipment.  Those participating in other sports and carrying equipment should…

Snow Train Cancelled so Hurry to Catch Ski Train!

Rail Europe’s Snow Train service to the French Alps is not operating this season (2009-2010) due to the economic climate.  

The Snow Train service involved taking the Eurostar to Paris and then connecting with a sleeper Snow Train to resorts in the Alps. …

Eurostar Ski Train Tickets Available From Tuesday!

We have just seen an announcement that Eurostar Ski Train tickets will be available for sale from next Tuesday, 7 July 2009 at 9 am.  

If you haven’t made any serious plans for the upcoming ski season yet, now is the…

Cheap Ski Deal? If You Find One – Grab it!

Judging by recent opinions, reports and survey results from the ski travel industry, the outlook for next ski season does not look good – at least as far as bagging a cheap deal is concerned. 

Those who are determined to…

Financial Protection for Your Holiday – Buyer Beware!

Holidays are very important – especially in these stressful times.  We all expect to relax when we go away and have the peace of mind of knowing that our holiday is secure.  In today’s uncertain financial climate travellers are wise to take the…

Holiday Compensation? Know Your Rights as a Passenger under ATOL

Newcastle-based Freedom Direct Holidays, which ceased trading on April 16, 2009 (also trading under Freedomdirect.co.uk, Freedom-direct.co.uk, Holidaysyoulike.co.uk and Snowdeals.co.uk) was reported to be one of the companies which had recently failed to renew its ATOL license.  The company’s failure left up to…

It’s Still Snowing! Time to Squeeze in Another Ski Trip?

The snow started early for the 2008-2009 season and doesn’t know when to stop.  Let’s hope the trend continues for next season because skiers and riders are now well and truly spoilt.

Fresh snow continues to fall in the Alps…

Dog Sledding – Iditarod Race is Underway!

Even though winter is approaching the end, there is still plenty of skiing going on in the Northern Hemisphere – and dog sledding too.  The famous Iditarod race began last Saturday, starting off from Anchorage, Alaska.  The Iditarod covers more…

Skiing, Boarding…and Twittering? It Might Save Your Life!

If you think Twitter and tweeting is a waste of time you might want to think again… 

On a Monday during March 2009 two snowboarders became separated from their friends (all internet entrepreneurs) in the upscale resort of Verbier in the Swiss Alps. …

Passport and EHIC Expiration Dates – Check them Now!

With all the current doom and gloom, we need to start looking forward to the summer holidays. 

As a reminder, don’t mess up your needed break by neglecting to renew important documents like your passport and EHIC. 

Now is a good time…