An easy 2 hour flight direct from Gatwick takes us to Bergen, on the west coast of Norway. We love Norway as a school ski destination and here’s why: Following a scenic two hour drive north from Bergen airport we arrive in Myrkdalen. While we were told in advance that the snow was good, we […]
During the holidays, the Select ski team took a group of teachers to experience the fantastic opportunities for school groups in Andorra. One of our expert ski tour co-ordinators, Francesca Gerard, tells us what makes it a great choice for your 2018 ski trip: Ski Andorra Even more southerly than Nice and Marseille and level […]
It’s been a great ski season for Select school groups and teachers, with an especially bumper Easter of snowfall in the USA! Ian Foxall our Commercial Director reported: “Beautiful sunshine on perfect slopes. Unbelievable conditions for this time of year!” Our USA teachers’ inspection visit also took advantage of some time in New York with […]
If you’re new to taking school trips abroad but would like to take the plunge, we’ve collated TEN TIPS to help you on you in the initial stages: 1. Book as far in advance as possible to get the best options. 2. Talk thoroughly with the company staff. Make sure they know what you want […]
Are you setting off for you Easter school ski trip or wishing you were? Here are some ideas for ’18! When considering your next school ski trip, Easter can be a great option for schools only able to gain permission to travel out of term-time. Prices are much more accessible for many students than the […]
Over Easter, Select took a group of teachers on a ski inspection visit to East Coast USA to show them just how great we think it is for school ski trips. We value a teacher’s perspective and Huw Singer, a teacher from of Rougemont School, has kindly written up his experience to share: A very […]
The East Coast of the USA is an ideal destination for a school ski trip, allowing students to get a sense of scale and freedom, which they may not have experienced before. Big selling points for parents include no language barrier to students (therefore they have more freedom to ask for assistance when required), the […]
A group of staff and teachers recently returned from a ski inspection trip to the Salzburger Sportwelt in the Ski Amadé region of Austria. The group stayed in the Bachlehen Johanneshof located in the town of Radstadt. The teachers loved the facilities which are ideal for school groups with the bonus of an indoor […]
