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Report Reveals North Caucasus Tourism Value

2016-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

More than 27% of Arkhyz ATRC visitors called the high quality of the resorts ski slopes as the main reason to choose the holiday destination; tourists are attracted by the proximity of the resort to their place of residence and the optimal value for money of the services, 19% and 17% of ATRC visitors said.

Tags: Arkhyz ATRC, Mt. Elbrus, North Caucasus, Russian resorts, ski destinations, ski holidays, ski resorts, Ski slopes

Gstaad Offers New SuperPass

2014-09-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Gstaad

Ski season is just around the corner in Europe. And with the coming of the Swiss Alps sparking Winter world famous Gstaad is extending their “SuperPass” to include even more kilometers of slopes this year.

Tags: Gstaad, ski holidays, Ski season, skiing, Swiss skiing, winter

Top 10 French Ski Resorts

2011-12-09 by Guest Author

Les Gets

France is one of the best skiing destinations in the world – here is a guide to the top 10 resorts.

Tags: adventure holiday, france, ski, ski chalets, ski holidays, skiing, Winter sports

A Swiss Alternative – Ski Stowe in Vermont

2011-02-08 by Phil Butler

Stowe skiiing

When Switzerland is out of the question, an even the value of skiing or snowboarding Eastern Europe seems impossible, there is Stowe, Vermont. For the weekend Winter excursion for easterners, Stowe represents a top notch skiing solution. While not the cheapest lift ticket in the world, Vermont accommodations are famous for rustic luxury.

Tags: Carpathians, Caucasus, Dave Schmidt, GoStowe, Jake Burton, ski conditions, ski deals, ski holidays, SnowTrax, Stowe, Stowe condistions, Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe Mountain Resort, Topnotch Resort & Spa, Vermont, Vermont ski conditions, Vermont skiing, Winter sports

Swiss Franc Got You Down? Ski Eastern Europe

2011-01-12 by Phil Butler

The deep powder of Sinaia

Exchange rates can sometimes turn the best vacation deal into a nightmare. The recent Swiss Franc valuation caught ski vacationers by surprise. When expensive Alps ski resorts get even more expensive, many European skiers just stay home. Fortunately there is another solution. Skiing the Carpathians, Slovenian Alps, Caucasus, and other Eastern European resorts almost always costs half as much.

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