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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

Free Skiing at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, USA for the 2011/12 season for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Holders. Stay 7 or more nights at Copper Mountain Resort in a gold, platinum or silver grade condo to qualify. Number of days skiing will be one less than the number of nights accommodation booked. Offer open to Mt Ruapehu 2011 Season, Five-Season, Life/Life Plus and Ultimate Pass holders. Child must hold a season pass. Book accommodation and pre-reserve passes with Ski Traveller to qualify. Not valid with any other promotion. Conditions apply.

The village of Hirafu looks set to continue it’s transformation into a world class ski resort with the announcement of a brand new 8-person, high speed gondola, replacing the current Hirafu gondola! The new gondola will not only cut the trip down down to under 5 minutes, but also feature a brand new base station including a restaurant and kids centre!

This, along with the planned Hirafu main street upgrades and beautiful new developments such as ‘Shiki’, shows that the enthusiasim which you, the international ski community, have shown for Niseko is bringing plenty of exciting changes for the area!

Talk to our Japan ski specialists today, phone 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz

Uplifting times at Silver Star Mountain Resort as they become the first resort in the interior of BC to offer heli-skiing for the 2011/12 season. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing have joined forces and can take 10 skiers and 2 professional certified guides from Silver Star’s quaint village to the Gold Range in the Monashee Mountains.  Single or multi-day adventures are available.  Single day heli-skiing includes 6 to 8 runs (approx 15,000 to 20,000 vertical feet) and a hearty lunch is served.  Ski Traveller recommends you prebook your heli-ski adventure - talk to us today, phone 0800 11 22 00 or email us on info@skitraveller.co.nz

Free Skiing at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, USA for the 2011/12 season for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Holders. Stay 7 or more nights at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Fraser Crossing-Founders Point or the Vintage Hotel to qualify. Number of days skiing will be one less than the number of nights accommodation booked. Offer open to Mt Ruapehu 2011 Season, Five-Season, Life/Life Plus and Ultimate Pass holders. Child must hold a season pass. Book accommodation and pre-reserve passes with Ski Traveller to qualify. Not valid with any other promotion. Conditions apply.

Ski Traveller are excited to announce that we have prices for the Epic Season Pass and Epic 7 Day Pass for the 2011/12 season.

Valid at Vail - Beaver Creek - Keystone - Breckenridge - Arapahoe Basin - Heavenly - Northstar at Tahoe.

Epic Season Pass: Unlimited ski days for 2011/12 season.
ADULT:      US$629 (13 & older at the time of purchase)
CHILD:       US$319 (5 - 12 Years)

Epic 7 Day Pass:  Valid for 7 days at listed resorts
ADULT:      US$479 (13 & older at the time of purchase)
CHILD:       US$239 (5 - 12 Years)

- Unrestricted Dates
- You must purchase your Epic Season Pass or Epic 7 Day Pass from Ski Traveller by 30 May 2011, phone our specialists on 0800 11 22 99 or email us on info@skitraveller.co.nz

One week sale finishes Saturday 07 May 2011. Air New Zealand have announced up to a 30% saving on Global Saver Economy and Global Saver Premium Economy published airfares to selected destinations. Ski Traveller must book and ticket these Snow Melter airfares by Saturday 07 May 2011.  Special conditions apply.

ex Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
* Fly to Los Angeles or San Francisco - save 30%
* Fly to Vancouver, Tokyo or Osaka - save 25%

One week Snow Melter Airfare Sale, phone our consultants on 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz

The Ski Traveller office will be open on Saturday 07 May from 10am to 5pm, so you can take advantage of this Snow Melter Airfare Sale.

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

Niseko is world famous for powder. One of the best ways to learn to ski powder or improve your skills is with a local ski guide. Our powder expert, Hiro, is available for ski guiding and will give you tips to improve your technique in powder. Contact Sarah at Ski Traveller, our Japan ski specialist about booking a private ski guide for the 2011 - 2012 ski season.

Email Sarah on sarahh@skitraveller.co.nz  or phone 0800 11 22 99

Also talk to Sarah about our current snow melter accommodation deals that are now available.