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Flights to Japan for late 2010-early 2011 are selling fast!  Ski Traveller has negotiated special ’ski package airfares’ that allow you to book your flights now and pay 60 days prior to departure.  Ring Sarah 09 520 8334 or Lianne 09 520 8335 about booking your flights to Japan.  Do not delay or you will miss out.

From Sapporo‘s Chitose Airport a 2.5 hour transfer will take you to Niseko, reputed to be “The powder capital of the world” with an average of 16 metres of snowfall a season.

Niseko has it all.  Incredible terrain spread across three mountain faces and four base areas.  There is unbelievable light dry powder and challenging bowls to explore.  The efficient lift system has covered chairs to allow you to ride in comfort, especially if you are into night skiing as Niskeo has the largest lit area in Japan.  So try night skiing or Hokkaido Powder Guides can take you on guided backcountry trips on the back of Mt Annupuri.

The variety of nightlife sparks in Hirafu village, with a selection of good restaurants such as the Abucha, where you can enjoy a delicious Suki Yaki hot pot, or Kamimura  which is a Japanese fine dining restaurant.  There are further dining alternatives in Kutchan and Annupuri.

Accommodation in the area varies from ski lodges and pensions to luxury self catering apartments.

Only 4 days to get your flights booked & paid on the Air New Zealand Airfare Sale.
Last day to buy is the 28th of July 2009.

Sale applies to most ski airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Kamloops, Kelowna, Denver, Aspen, Eagle, Salt Lake City & more….

Ring Lianne or Sarah at Ski Traveller to book asap!
0800 11 22 99

Ski Traveller has some great value ski airfares to Japan….you must book at least one week accommodation with Ski Traveller to use these ski airfares to Japan.  Save $1000’s by booking your ski airfares to Japan with Ski Traveller.

ex Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane to Sapporo in Japan (to ski at Niskeo)
Airfares from AU$ 1900 including taxes return.
We have space available in December 09 and January 2010.

Toll Free 1800 15 95 25
Email: info@skitraveller.co.nz

it’s Friday afternoon already…..this week has gone soooo quickly.  Sarah and I are really busy loading all the new products we sourced at the Mountain Travel Symposium on to the website and into our quoting system…we are ready to take your bookings now for next season!!  Please call 0800 11 22 99 or email us to book your flights early, we have great “ski airfares” with Air New Zealand and Air Canada which are fantastic, the cheaper levels will sell out FAST.
Have a great w/end….I am off to Waihi Beach to get a bit of ‘beach time’ before summer ends!
Talk soon,
Lianne
PS - did you know you can ski in Dubai?  if you are heading via dubai to europe or just want to check out dubai…..let us know, we have a FAB hotel that overlooks the indoor ski slopes!