2 for 1 lift passes & learn to ski for free – 2012/13 promotions with Crystal Ski

Ski-buzz has had a sneak preview to the Crystal Ski 2012/13 brochure which is available now. Featuring winter sports holidays to three continents, the brochure from the UK’s Number 1 ski specialist offers winter sports holidays to 12 countries and 135 ski resorts.

For the 2012/13 season Crystal Ski has new packages and fresh offers available, as Ski-buzz found out. Besides top European ski destinations such as Austria, France, Italy, Bulgaria and Switzerland, Crystal Ski also offer ski and snowboard holidays slightly further afield in Canada, Japan, and USA.

Ski Deals 2012/13

Holidays for the 2012/13 season can be booked now, with many offers already available, including;

- Learn to ski for Free: Crystal Ski are offering over 300 free ‘First-Time’ packages to 16 resorts which includes tuition, equipment and lift pass. This is an ideal way to get your non-skiing/boarding friends on the slopes learning for free! Numbers are limited, and terms and conditions apply.

- Hotel credits: Booking selected accommodations in France will give you a hotel credit of up to €150 per adult to spend in the hotel bar or restaurant. Alternatively, buy a €100 credit for £43.50 (or €200 for £87) in selected Italian hotels, making drinks half price. Terms and conditions apply.

- Ski pack bundles: pre-book your lift pass, ski/board hire or ski carriage from £143 in one ski pack bundle and save time and money (up to £182), available all season.

- Ski Plus packages: offering great value for money and easy to book, Crystal Ski Plus Packages prices start from £449 and includes flights, transfers, local lift pass, ski/board hire or ski carriage, a week self-catering/half board/full board and in-resort service. Available for the whole season, but must be booked by 30 Nov 2012.

- Free lift passes or 2 for 1 lift passes: Selected resorts are offering lift pass deals. In the Swiss resort of Veysonnaz, plus in La Clusaz and Chamrousse in France, there are free local lift passes all season. Plus the Canadian resorts of Mont Tremblant and Jasper, and Bulgaria’s Borovets are offering 2 for 1 on lift passes. Selected weeks only in Mont Tremblant and Borovets, but Jasper all season. Book by 31 Aug and 15 Nov respectively.

- Up to £230 Off: per person and free breakfast at The Village in Breckenridge, Colorado. Selected weeks only. More price reductions in hotels in North America available. Book by 1 Nov.

What’s New for 2012/13?

For the 2012/13 season, Crystal Ski are introducing several new exciting holiday options…

- Flight Routes: Many regional flight routes are available, with the addition of Liverpool to Salzburg (for Austrian and Slovenian resorts) and Leeds Bradford to Geneva (for Switzerland and France resorts) amongst other new routes added for this season.

- Holiday Combinations: Winter wonderland packages to Slovenia, and twin centre holidays combining Christmas markets and skiing are available.

- All Inclusive: There will be more all inclusive accommodation offering half board, daily packed lunch, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks from 5pm in ten hotels and seven chalets.

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This post was written by Tess Bowles for Crystal Ski.