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Ski Traveller have created total snow holiday packages for Big White, Whistler and Aspen Snowmass for a family of 2 adults and 2 children with the option to add-on a Fiji stopover for some sun and beach on the way home.  All packages are based on 2 adults and two children (13-15 years), and include return economy airfares & taxes, accommodation, lift passes and return transfers. Visit our Best Buys section for full details.

There’s never been a better time to ski/board in the Northern Hemisphere with these amazing Air Pacific airfare deals especially as our mighty Kiwi dollar continues to fly high.

Snow and Sun with Air Pacific

• Unique Child Air Pacific Snow Fares for up to 15 year olds.
• Stopover option in Fiji.
• Air Pacific’s airfare special is valid for the whole winter season with no blackout dates over Christmas/New Year period.
• Baggage allowance is one bag at 23 kgs, and second bag free for skis/boards only.
• Great value Business class airfares are available, ask us for details.
• Connections 4-5 times a week ex Auckland, and once a week ex Christchurch to Los Angeles via Nadi.
• Operated by Boeing 737 and 747 aircraft.

For other ski destinations in North America, talk to our ski specialists, phone 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz

Ski Banff–Lake Louise–Sunshine is Canada’s largest ski destination, a joint venture of three of the world’s finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. Available on one tri-area lift ticket, the three resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain and one of the longest ski seasons in North America, from mid November to late May, all in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Canada’s Protected Playground, Banff National Park.

Early Booking Lift Ticket Specials - book by 15 December 2011
Pay 4 days, Ski 5 days   /   Pay 5 days, Ski 7 days   /    Pay 6 days, Ski 8 days   /    Pay 7 days, Ski 10 days   /   Pay 8 days, Ski 11 days   /   Pay 9 days, Ski 12 days   /   Pay 10 days, Ski 14 days   /   Pay 11 days, Ski 15 days   /   Pay 12 days, Ski 17 days.
Valid all season for adults, senior, youth and child. Not valid with any other Ski Banff Lake Louise Sunshine special offers.

Talk to Ski Traveller today about a ski holiday in Canada on 0800 11 22 00

A family-friendly destination, activities are safe, easy walking distance from a variety of accommodations and most alpine trails lead right back to the village. A selection of village restaurants have kid-specific menus, or consider the ease of dining in at your condo with prepared or catered meals.

For family fun off the slopes, Sun Peaks offers a Kids Adventure Park with mini-snowmobiles and a tobogganing slope for the little ones. A lift-accessed Tube Park is located next to the village and is illuminated for hours of sliding entertainment.  Guests can also ice skate under the stars on the outdoor skating rink or head to the Sports Centre to enjoy the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs.

There is never a dull moment, with plenty of great weekly activities that run from December to the end of March. Join in the fun of a bonfire and marshmallow roast, a skating party or kid’s movie night!

For a 2011/12 snow melter deal at Sun Peaks, talk to the team at Ski Traveller, phone 0800 11 22 99 or email us on info@skitraveller.co.nz

Big White and Silver Star ski resorts in Canada have released an array of amazing early snow melter deals for the 2011 - 12 ski season. Early bird specials feature free lift tickets, kids 12 and under ski free, dual mountain accommodation or lift ticket deals, stay pay deals - Ski Traveller have a snow melter deal to suit everyone.

Big White has the largest ski in ski out village in Canada, with a fantastic range of accommodation. At Big White, “It’s the Snow” is the motto, with over 750cm of light, dry, fluffy powder falling annually! Come and ski or ride in the world-famous ’snow ghosts’ – the frosty, snow-caked trees that resemble haunting, phantasmagoric shapes.

You can easily fall in love with Silver Star’s fairytale village. Inspired by a typical nineteenth century British Columbian mining town era with Victorian architecture, this town is a true winter wonderland. Brightly coloured store fronts and boarded sidewalks provide a unique ambiance that radiates fun, enthusiasm and excitement for the whole family.

Take advantage of the early snow melter deals out now.  Talk to our ski specialists today about a snow holiday to Big White and/or Silver Star.

Panorama has had an amazing season and spring skiing is off to a fantastic start. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, more sun and light later into the day - they are all thinking about the great days of spring skiing ahead. And, the snow hasn’t stopped falling yet, so you’ll get the best of both worlds. Goggle tans and t-shirt skiing, here we come!

Enjoy the new Twilight Skiing on Horseshoe, Campbell’s Canyon, Ski Tip Way, Stringer, Hoggsflats and the Rockstar Terrain Park - now open until 8pm! Showoff will remain open until 9pm for night skiing under the lights.

Panorama has something to keep everyone smiling through the final sunny days of the 2011 season. For the 2nd year, they are hosting the ever popular 24th Annual Easy Rider Cup, April 2nd-3rd. This fun event is open to ALL snowboarders of any ability! The main event is a banked slalom that takes riders through a terrain course. The best part is that it doesn’t matter how well you place because all prizes will be drawn! The CA$25 registration fee includes participation in all of the scheduled events.

Ski in, ski out Kookaburra Lodge at Sun Peaks have  released an early bird special for the 2011 / 12 ski season.  Stay 7 nights and pay for 5 nights in all accommodation types.  All Kookaburra suites feature full kitchen, washer/dryer, electric fireplace and free underground parking.  The two and three bedroom suites have private hot tub.  Must book by 15 August 2011, conditions apply.

Ski Traveller announces the release of the 2011/12 Early Booking Specials for Whistler Blackcomb Lift Passes.  Must book by 31 August 2011 to save.

Stay longer, save more….

Early Season - save up to 45%. Valid: 24 Nov-18 Dec 2011
Christmas Season - save up to 10%. Valid: 19 Dec 2011 - 01 Jan 2012
Regular & Mid Season - save up to 35%. Valid: 02 Jan-12 Feb, 13 Feb-12 Apr 2012
Late Season - save up to 50%. Valid: 13-22 Apr 2012

PLUS Kids 12 and under Ski & Rent Free - all winter long. One child per paying adult. Blackout: 19 Dec 2011 - 01 Jan 2012

PLUS Children 6 years and under ski free.

For a ski air and land package to Whistler,  contact us on info@skitraveller.co.nz or phone 0800 11 22 99

Save 50% off your suite at the Westin Resort & Spa Whistler if you before 30th of June 2011…five star accommodation for a three star price.

2011/12 Early Snow Melter

*    Save 50% on all accommmodation types
*    Stay 8 or more nights to qualify for 50% saving.

Valid for travel: 24 November 2011 to 30 April 2012.
Blackout dates: 23-31 Dec 2011, and 17-25 Feb 2012.

Must be booked by 30 June 2011. A deposit of NZ$500 pp is required at time of booking for accommodation only. Subject to availability at the time of booking and currency fluctuations.

Talk to the ski specialists about our snow melter deal.

Panorama is located on the Kootenay Rockies Powder Highway, close to Banff and just over a three hour drive from Calgary International Airport

It’s February 14th but if you don’t have a special somebody to share the day with, not to worry.  Mother Nature dropped off a little Valentine’s love of her own, smothering us all with big fat snowflake kisses.  Similar to “Chocolate Kisses”, Snowflake Kisses are the primary diet for powder hungry skiers and snowboarders.  So when you’re trying to decide what to do this Valentine’s, make sure you take some time out of your day for the other love of your life……SNOW!

Whistler Blackcomb have received 36cm in the past 24 hours with 55cm in 48 hours and over 110cm this week.  Add all this up and we are now sitting at over 930cm of snowfall this season, only 100cm from our total yearly average. It doesn’t end there however, with over another 30cm expected in the next couple days it looks like there are plenty of good times still to come.

Be sure to stay up to date with the latest weather conditions and forecast by visiting us online at www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather