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Costs of Geneva Chamonix Airport Transfers Persists in Being Slashed

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Traveling from your plane to your snowboarding town is nowadays so simple.

These days there are a multitude of airport ski transfers working at the airport in Geneva, this has meant the price of airport transfers being reduced by a noticeable amount.

Gone are the days when there were barely a couple of companies to take.

These days the holiday maker has a crop of choices, with the majority of ski transfer companies running a small fleet of new taxis.

Especially if one is skiing in the Chamonix valley then travel to Chamonix could last only one hour, and cost only 25 Euros.

The shortness of transfer times, and the reduced prices of Chamonix transfers, has meant that weekend skiing breaks have become ever more popular as snowboarders decide to have less time off work, yet all the same wish to revel in their snowboarding breaks.

Skiing weekends will remain popular as skiers are eager to have a ski holiday, but may not wish book a whole seven days off work because of the recession.

An additional benefit of the lower taxi prices is that the costs of skiing trips keeps on falling.

Ski hire is certainly less than it used to be in the past, particularly if one takes the option to book on the internet before you head out skiing.

And although the lowered value of the pound sterling against the euro means things are costlier in town, if you are booking a catered ski chalet then the bulk of your trip vacation is already paid for in pounds sterling prior to your arrival.

The Story of the Inaugural Luxury Chalet Vacations to Chamonix Haute Savoie France

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

As far back as 1770 the 1st tourist accommodation opened in Chamonix ski resort. Prior to this Chamonix Mont Blanc constituted a uncivilized and sturdy agrarian village where the people caught animals and produced their cereals.

Barns at that time were used to breed dairy cows over the spring and summer. Their milk was kept by changing it into different types of cheese and stocked in the village for use during the long winters. During the winter the farmhouses were barred, and all valuables were put safely in a small shed.

Who invented ski chalet holidays is nameless, it was in all likelihood a few passionate folk who recognized a idea which people liked. For entrepreneur Erna Low it commenced whilst she was a nostalgic student who couldn’t afford to visit her siblings in Austria as frequently as she would like to. And so in the 1930’s she gambled and placed a advertisement in the broadsheets to ask guests on a ski vacation. For only £15 they travelled to and from the skiing resort, enjoyed meals and lodging in the sole chalet, and paid for ski hire and tuition. Holidays were hard work, there weren’t any chair lifts, no quick release fixations, merely heavy leather boots, however it was so successful that Erna Low carried on taking skiers on vacation, making sure she utilized first-class hotels and ski guides.

Ski breaks in the early years were a long way from the luxuries we have today. In the early days hot water was in short supply, the bathrooms would be shared out by all of the clients, and there wasn’t a chef; all the guests needed to help out with the chores. It was a complete lottery as to who may be in the accommodation for a vacation, one may be surprised by meeting fresh friends, or not gel with the group.

Catered chalet holidays were later marketed on its new benefits. A chef, who served you breakfast and dinner and cooked you a cake.

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

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Learn about Hayling Island

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Hayling combines all the attractions of a traditional seaside holiday with excellent sporting and leisure facilities.

The island’s miles of unspoilt coastline and countryside also offer a haven of peace and tranquillity, where visitors can walk, cycle or relax.

It is said that windsurfing was invented on Hayling Island – even if this isn’t strictly true, it illustrates how wondeful Hayling Island is for water sports.

One of the very few British beaches (in fact it may be the only one) to have received not one but two European Blue Flag awards for its beaches as well as countless Tidy Britain Seaside Awards, shows you what type of values are held by the residents and visitors here.

You will always find somewhere on the beach to claim as your own for a few hours. There you will be able to play beach games, gaze over to the Isle of Wight or paddle in the sea.

For many British people, Hayling is known for its warm hospitality and glorious beaches. It also has an amusement park, which holds many special childhood memories for a great many people.

There are a range of places to stay around Hayling, which will suit all budgets. From the caravan parks dotted around the place to all the little bed and breakfast lodgings as well as some of the finer hotels. One of the best Hayling Island Hotels is Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel.

There are plenty of nearby attractions with the Southsea Castle and Staunton Country Park only a short way away, as well as some great shopping centres in Portsmouth, Emsworth and Chichester nearby.

Ski Breaks for the Carbon Aware Holiday Maker

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Many snowboarders will before long be dusting down their salopettes and dashing off in search of the biggest snow conditions. And undoubtedly the affect of your carbon footprint will be virtually as far down the list of vacation musts as a Christmas cracker after xmas. Merely last Christmas, a slow snow made the the tabloids and tourists were frightened about the flakes of snow melting nearly as soon as they put down.

Skiing holiday company Chalet 1802, based at the bottom of Mont Blanc in Chamonix ski resort in the French Alps, is one of the first autonomous firms to go carbon neutral and give snowboarders an environmentally friendly option whilst organising their ski vacations. Chalet 1802 founder Kaneilia said: Last winter was a bit of a shock with the warmest winter in fifty yrs in France. French ski areas such as Savoie, La Chavanette and Les Houches lacked clients.It was warm and the snow didnt last so a lot of the early winter skiing season in the Alps was uneven. We selected to go carbon negative to assist in the preservation the skiing resort.

Kaneilia said: We are not assaying to prescribe to punters only I feel its all important to grant the clients the selection without raising the price of the vacation. If the guest book with us and holidays in our skiing chalet they can more than off-set their carbon footprint and we absorb the extra costs. Of course we still have a sauna and a hot tub – clients want luxuriousness but not at the expense of the environment, so we considered methods of lessening the affect of a guest driving over here for a skiing holiday.”

Chalet 1802 have also joined with group Climate Care, which tackles global warming by making carbon dioxide reductions for people and companies.

Travel Breaks for the Carbon Aware Snowboarder

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Thousands of keen snowboarders will presently be looking for their salopettes and dashing forth seeking the deepest snow conditions. And without doubt the results of our carbon footprint will be virtually as far down the list of holiday essentials as a xmas cracker after Christmas. Only last winter, a sluggish snow made the the headlines and tourists were frightened about the flecks of snow melting almost as soon as they settled.

Skiing holiday business Chalet 1802, located at the base of Monte Bianco in Chamonix Haute Savoie in the Alps, is one of the only autonomous businesses to go carbon negative and provide skiers an environmentally friendly choice when booking their ski trip. Chalet1802 founder Elfrieda said: Last season was quite a surprise with the most warm wintertime in 55 years in Europe. Famous ski areas like La Plagne, Chamonix and Chastreix-Sancy suffered.It was temperate and the snow didnt settle so much of the early winter snowboarding season in the mountains was patchy. We decided to become carbon neutral to help preserve the ski resort.

Elfrieda said: We are not attempting to prescribe to holiday makers only I believe it is all important to afford them the selection without augmenting the cost of the skiing holiday. If the customer book with us and goes to our skiing chalet they can further off set their carbon footprint and we absorb the other costs. Naturally we still have a sauna and a hot tub – clients desire luxury but not at the expense of the alps mountains, so we considered methods of decreasing the affect of a skier flying over here for a ski holiday.”

The firm have moreover joined with group Climate Care, who deals with global warming by providing carbon dioxide deductions for people and firms.

Accommodation Bargains Are to Be Booked because of the Recession

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

The sterling is fetching less than the euro at Travelex, you would suppose that there would be some real ski deals to be had in ski resorts this winter as potential skiers remain back home to combat the financial crisis. First facts just now publicized highlight that ski towns are 83 % booked over the New year and Christmas time period. 14 percent higher than the identical period a year ago.

You’ll probably have better chance in Jan which at the moment has a 36 percent booking level. The only signs of a downturn is over the important school ski vacation month that has 65 percent reservations, 4 percent down on last season. Reservation desks in the ski fields of Les Menuires, La Clusaz, Les Trois Vallees and Serre Chevalier have seen heavy demand in Dec encouraged by the good early season snow fall. Montgenevre has better bookings than a year ago, whilst Les Trois Vallees enjoyed a superb Xmas.

However there is substantial requirement for bigger self catered chalets, 5 to 11 places, as folk group together to save the pennies. Early evidence shows that DIY ski holidays are doing well, evidence perhaps that earnest skiers will not fore-go their ski holiday. However bookings for package holidays are down on last year.

Ski Holidays for the Eco Conscious Holiday Maker

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Many keen snowboarders will soon be dusting down their ski trousers and dashing forth seeking the largest snow.

And undoubtedly the affect from our carbon footprint will be virtually as far down the list of holiday essentials as a turkey sandwich after the Christmas holidays.

Only last year, a late snowfall was in the tabloids and holidaymakers were panic struck about the flecks of snow melting almost as soon as they put down.

Skiing holiday company Chalet1802, based at the bottom of Monte Bianco in the French Alps, is one of the first independent businesses to go carbon neutral and afford skiers an environmentally friendly alternative while reserving their skiing holidays.

Chalet1802 owner Lumumba said: Last year was a bit of a surprise with the warmest wintertime in 55 yrs in France. It was balmy and the snow didnt last so much of the early season ski season in the mountains was uneven. We decided to go carbon negative to help preserve the skiing resort.

Lumumba said: We are not seeking to prescribe to punters but I think its all important to give the guests the option without augmenting the cost of the trip. When the client book with us they may more than off set their carbon output and we absorb the additional costs. Naturally we still have a sauna and a hot tub – clients require luxury but not at the expense of the environs, so we viewed ways of decreasing the results of a guest traveling over here for a ski holiday.”

La Cesa in San Felice Circeo

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

La Cesa is a bed and breakfast in San Felice Circeo, located in Via delle Allodole 23a

The house restructured in 2007 is surrounded by a beautiful garden (you look the photo) taken care of by the owners, to your disposition for rare moments of relax after a day of sea and excursions.

Very comfortable…. and above all pleasant in the garden you can use the beautiful shower (warm water) to fortify you to the return from an excursion or to refresh you from the summer heat after a day of sea.

To your disposition you will have a barbecue / oven (understood firewood by to burn) with which you can taste the good fish of the Mediterranean sea one directly bought by the fishermen .

The room "garden" with two single beds, it leans out on the garden of the house, it is spacious comforting, reserved, furnished of tv color and telephone taking / modem.

The room "sole" with matrimonial bed it leans out on the garden of the house with panoramic sight on the Circeo mountain, it is spacious comforting, reserved, and furnished of tv color and telephone taking / modem.

The particular typology of construction of the house in general and some roof (in wood coibentato) allows to maintain an inside temperature.

How to arrive

We are just 100 km from Rome (Fiumicino – Leonardo Da Vinci).

The nearest train station is Priverno Fossanova about 20 minutes by car.
Taxi service fee to and from the airport / train station.
By car: Once you arrive in San Felice Circeo,
from Via Monte Circeo just turn on Via Ovoli, about 700 meters ahead, turn right onto Via delle Allodole, after exactly 600 mt you are at number 23a, enter the private road and at the bottom you’ll find La Cesa;
from Via Litoranea, after Sabaudia, just before city "Baia D’Argento and Sources of Lucullo" on the left there is Via delle Allodole, follow it for a couple of kilometers and on the right at the number 23rd enter the private road and at the bottom you’ll find La Cesa.

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Incanto Romano in Rome

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Located in the heart of Rome, close to Termini Main Station, this comfortable Bed and Breakfast is ideal for an holiday in Rome.
Ideal for those who want to be right beside the most important monuments of Rome.

Bed Breakfast Rome, Incanto Romano is situated in the heart of Rome, in Via Cattaneo, only threehundred meters from the Termini Railway station. This area is full with tourist facilities; there are bars (to enjoy your breakfast) everywhere, restaurants, internetcafe’s, laundrettes. You can find inside the Termini station a newly-built mall, called "Forum", that offers shops of every kind. You find your supermarket there, banks, convenience stores, but also shops like Sergio Tacchini or Armani. Due to it’s vicinity to the Termini station, Bed and Breakfast incanto Romano is connected extremely well with the centre of Rome. Most tourist sites only a short walk away, while the central bus station of Rome is located right in front of the Termini, as well as the underground (Metro).

3 double room with private bath
Third bed available in
All rooms are equipped with TV, hair dryer and safe box
Daily roomcleaning
Linen and towels
Iron
Free Internet use
Air conditioning

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