SNOW, GOOD FOOD, AND GREAT HOTELS….. where were we? At work of course! Ten members of the Select sales and tour co-ordinator team spent four days in Austria, viewing the existing and new accommodation for our schools, along with refreshing and updating our experiences of the resorts. There was vast amounts of snowfall during our […]
Ski Inspection Introduction Hey there, it’s Beth Hall, your South-West Travel Advisor. Join me as I share insights on some great school ski trip locations across the Italian and French regions. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or a first-timer, this account of our Easter ski inspection will diverge some tips to help plan your future […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The past few weeks has seen some excellent snow fall for the southern Alps. Snow depths are currently fantastic across most of the central and southern areas, which is great news for Italian school ski resorts, the southern French Alps, and the southern Austrian Alps. Select school ski favourite resorts doing particularly well include Isola […]
The school ski season is underway! The Select School Skiing team has put together some useful resort tips for school ski party leaders to help you on your way: 1) Give every pupil on the trip a pocket-sized card of essential information: hotel name and telephone number, school emergency contact details, space to enter ski […]
