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Summer Skiing in Scandinavia

As spring takes full grip, the temperatures (gradually) begin to rise, the hours of daylight get increasingly longer, and inevitably, many ski resorts close.

From around Europe reports are rolling in of resorts closing, with other places clinging on to…

“The best winter holiday ever” – our Alberta competition winner’s diary

At the beginning of this year ski-buzz ran a competition to win a once in a lifetime ski holiday to Alberta, Canada with Crystal Ski.

Over 850 entrants described why Alberta is such a superb destination for a winter…

The ski resorts of Lake Tahoe

From scorched desert landscapes to snowy pine forests, huge glitzy casinos to cosy log cabins; the ski resorts of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding area are an unrivalled realm of contrasts.

The area is blessed with an average of 11…

Where do skiers go for summer holidays?

Crystal Holidays, the UK’s biggest ski operator is a name that’s commonplace amongst the UK’s skiers and snowboarders.

In the summer months Crystal Holidays is a little different. It’s known as Crystal Summer and…

New flights from regional UK airports for 2012/13 with Crystal Ski

Crystal Ski is the UK’s biggest ski operator, and already flies from more local UK airports than any other skiing tour operator.

That number goes even higher for next season, with the operator now flying from a total of 20…

Win a short break to the Algarve with Crystal Summer

Last year Crystal Ski, the UK’s largest ski operator launched a new range of summer holidays under the brand ‘Crystal Summer’.

And to celebrate the start of the new summer season, Crystal are giving away a summer break to the…

Europe’s Best Family Ski Resorts

Booking any kind of holiday requires a certain amount of research and decision making. Ski holidays are certainly no exception, and when taking children skiing, there’s even more to consider.

Depending on how old the youngsters are considerations will include…

Where to ski in Canada 2012/13 [Part 2]

At virtually opposite ends of the country from one-another, Fernie in British Columbia and Mont Tremblant in Québec have geographical, linguistic, and cultural differences amongst others.

They do, however have one very important similarity; some of the world’s best skiing……

Could Kitzbuhel be your next skiing destination in 2012-13?

Kitzbuhel certainly has a reputation among the skiing community. In fact owing to its regular coverage in the British press and on TV (thinking Ski Sunday), it’s well known practically everywhere – and with good reason.

It’s a quick and…

Where is the world’s longest ski run?

As any keen skier will know, there are few things better in life than a long ski run. Giving you the chance to build up speed without worrying when you are going to hit the bottom sends many snow fanatics…