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Val Thorens 2010 – 4 days and counting

Here we are, another season has come and almost gone and this Saturday the Interactive Resorts crew are heading back to the mountains for one last week of skiing, sunshine, fun and games before summer. The last three years of the official company trip have all been to Val d’Isere but this year promises to be a complete change as we’re heading to Europe’s highest resort of Val Thorens!

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Train to Courchevel for me

Following on from Alex’s interesting post about the relative merits of train versus plane, I though I’d add my own (heavily biased) view. A couple of seasons ago I booked a last minute deal in Courchevel 1550 at the hotel Chanrossa. It was accommodation only so we had to make our own way out. As a nervous flyer at the best of times I had always been keen to try skiing by train and having to book our own transport presented the perfect opportunity. Read More »

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Is it worth booking your 2009 / 2010 catered chalet holiday early?

Chalet exteriorBased on last seasons last minute deals, I would have said no as there were some great bargains to be had… but is it going to be different next season? The answer is YES. If you want to find the best chalet option with the most convenient flights for the group, you need to get it booked early.

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Learn to snowboard in the Three Valleys?

Three ValleysAfter skiing for years, who in their right mind, would turn down an offer like this:

“Hey mate, how’s it going? Guess who’s going out to the 3 valleys to learn how to snowboard this New Year?”

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