Business Class Air Fares - Ski Holidays For Beginners

This is especially true for beginners. It is very important to choose a resort which suits your group's skiing ability, when you book a ski holiday.

Or have to travel for miles to get to the beginner ski slopes, nothing can put a beginner off skiing quicker than a week spent trying to ski down unsuitable steep terrain.

* Good range of early intermediate slopes as you progress. * Free beginner's lift. * Excellent nursery slopes directly above each of the resort's main villages. France - Why is it good, les Arcs? We have therefore compiled our "Top Ten Ski Resorts For Beginners" list:
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* As you progress there is an excellent 16km intermediate run from the top to the bottom of the mountain (2560 m to 935 m). * Great value - skiing here won't break the bank. * Good range of nursery slopes. * Modern lift system. * Beautiful World Heritage Site. Bulgaria - Why is it good, bansko? 2.

* Instructors who are especially good with kids. * Extensive nursery slopes in the Socrapes area. * Often cited as being one of the world's most beautiful ski resorts. * Breathtaking views over the Dolomites. Italy - Why is it good, cortina? 3.

* "Discovery Centre" for complete beginners showing how your equipment works before you start to ski. * Large nursery slope areas. * Ski schools are excellent. * No language barriers. US - Why is it good, killington? 4.

So a good option for mixed ability groups, * Plenty of runs for intermediate and advanced as well. * Very well regarded ski schools with good English speaking instructors. * Picturesque village with fine hotels. * A classic alpine resort. Austria - Why is it good, lech? 5.

Wine and entertainment, * Cheap and cheerful food. * Excellent nearby excursions (such as Dracula's castle). * Helpful and enthusiastic instructors. * Two nursery areas. * An great place to try skiing without breaking the bank. Romania - Why is it good, poiana Brasov? 6.

So can be cheap, * Duty-free zone. * Excellent nightlife. * Usually good weather (Sldeu means "Sun God"). * Good number of intermediate runs to progress to. * A large number of English speaking ski instructors. * Two extensive nursery areas. * Often named as being one of Europe's best beginner resorts. Andorra - Why is it good, soldeu? 7.

S-ski; * Lots of non-skiing activities and great aprè. * Lots of accommodation to choose from. * Good range of intermediate/expert slopes so a good destination for mixed ability groups. * Good range of easy to access nursery slopes. * High and very "snowsure". France - Why is it good, tignes? 8.

* Lots of non-skiing activities. With a well renowned ski school, * A great destination for families. * Spectacular location under the north face of the Eiger. Switzerland - Why is it good, 9 Wengen?

* Picturesque village with bags of charm and plenty of off-slope activities. So one of the most snowsure non glacier resorts, * Regularly receives on average the most snowfall in the alps. * Part of the world's biggest ski area (the Portes du Soleil) so plenty of runs for all abilities. And good English speaking instructors, * Great range of beginners slopes. Or driving from Calais, * Easy resort to reach either by flying into Geneva. France - Why is it good, chatel? 10.

Which should help make your first time all the more enjoyable: we also have some tips for beginner skiers,

). You already have an idea of the basics (how to put your skis on etc, this means that once you get to your resort. Preferably in one of the real snow domes, try and get some lessons in the UK before you leave. 1.

Gear rental and a lift pass if needed, this may include lessons. When booking ask if there are any 'Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages'. 2.

There is no need to buy a pass for a huge area if you are only going to ski on beginner and early intermediate slopes. Check to see if beginners can get away with buying a cheaper "local area" of "beginner" lift pass. 3.

Check if the schools in your resort offer beginner courses for boarders, if you want to learn snowboarding. 4.

The lifts and general amenities, check that the accommodation is convenient for the pistes. 5.

Rent gear to start with - it's a lot cheaper. 6.

Remember that skiing is meant to be fun, above all!