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Hundreds of Dive Fish Snow Travel clients returned this year from a wonderful North American ski holiday raving about the beautiful alpine villages, the awesome views and snowy slopes. They loved the modern high-speed chairlifts, lack of queues, gliding through soft powder snow on gently sloping glades and cruising down perfectly groomed pistes with no one in sight. And at the end of a perfect day on the slopes they skied back to the door of their ski in-ski out hotels and condos, had a soak in the hot tub as well as enjoying all the après ski activities, bars and restaurants of the on mountain villages.
Those in the know have already snapped up the early bird specials, saved a bundle of dollars, and booked their cheap flights and accommodation while it's still available. Well done.
As they say, it's the "quick and the dead". The 'quick' have already booked their next ski trip, and we don't want you to be dead...unlucky.
The bottom line, and the serious message of this email, is:
- All the early bird special discounts start coming to close over the next month to 6 weeks and by the looks of it, all the best locations and best deals are selling out fast. Specials like pay for 6 nights, get 1 extra night free, 1-4 day free lift passes, kids stay and ski for free, 10-15% discounts off accommodation, will be sold out by mid to end November. The bottom line is if you don't take advantage of these great prices now, these special rates will run out of availability. So if you want to save some money, you need to be quick!
- Accommodation at peak times, Christmas/New Year right through to mid January, plus mid - late Feb, is already getting tight, particularly the units with kitchens and a separate bedroom and in the premium quality condo's. Japan in January is extremely tight for space.
- Flights are booking up fast. All the cheap seats on flights between December 20 and January 18 are already sold out, and flights from North America and Japan back to NZ and Australia in late January/early February are very tight for space.
So, take advantage of this ski tip from your friendly ski travel agent Dive Fish Snow Travel :
If you are serious about a ski trip to North America and you're serious about saving yourself some Money, then you seriously need to contact us now, for an obligation free chat before it costs you more and opportunity and availability runs out.
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 With so many great deals on offer skiers are taking advantage of a cheaper than usual North American ski holiday.
This has created a high demand for accommodation and for flights into smaller airports close to the Ski Resorts.
So while the Early Bird specials on accommodation and lift passes dont finish until October/November, availability is starting to get limited on these specials:
- Special airfare incentives, cheap seats and best connections.
- FREE skiing for the Kids at lots of resorts
- FREE accommodation for Kids at lots of resorts
- Buy 7 – 10 day lift passes; receive 2 – 4 extra days FREE.
- Buy 7 – 10 nights accommodation; receive 2 – 4 extra nights
for FREE
- Extra discounts of 5 – 10% off lift passes and accommodation.
- Free Skiing at Copper Mountain & Winter Park for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass holders
- 50% off lift passes at Kicking Horse for Mt Ruapehu season pass holders
- Discount on Specailist Travel insurance developed just for snow holiday.
It all adds up to fantastic genuine savings for those snow enthusiasts who act now.
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| Best Deals for Popular Resorts |
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| Big White Hot Deal Package |
NZ$3575 ex-AKL or AU$3090 ex-Sydney |
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| Big White + Silver Star 14 Nights Combo Deal |
NZ$4695ex-AKL or AU$4250 ex-Sydney |
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| Resort Feature - Big White & Silver Star. Ski in Ski Out Resorts |
Big White
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Big White Stats |
| Top Elevation: |
2319 m |
| Village Elevation: |
1755 m |
| Avg Snowfall: |
7.50 metres |
| Skiable Terrain: |
2765 acres |
| Vertical Drop: |
777 m |
| Number of Trails: |
118 |
| Number of Lifts: |
16 |
| Terrain: |
Novice |
18% |
Intermediate |
54% |
Expert |
22% |
| Extreme |
6% |
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 Big White Ski Resort is all about snow. On average 7 metres of Mother Nature’s finest, dry, champagne powder falls annually creating their world famous snow ghosts and blanketing their long cruising slopes. With over 118 runs, five powder bowls and plenty of sunshine you’ll soon realize why so many New Zealanders and Australians make this their winter playground.
The village accommodates Canada’s most modern totally ski-in/ski-out resort properties. Last year they added a new six-person chairlift, the ‘Snow Ghost Express’ to their 14 other express chairs, gondola, and surface lifts, offering one of the most comfortable lift systems in North America, thus guaranteeing short lines.
  For your family, Big White has everything and it’s all at exceptionally affordable prices. With over 16,000 on-mountain beds there’s one for every taste. Hotels, luxury apartments, modern mountain vacation homes and even themed log cabins, most with private outdoor hot tubs dot the landscape. Big White boasts famous snow, slope-side restaurants, modern accommodation and ample aprés ski activities.
Voted ‘Best Weather’ by Ski Canada Magazine, you too can feel the difference natural snow makes as you cruise the long rolling groomers, hit the powder bowls or the terrain parks. Big White is the second most popular resort in British Columbia, one of the world’s greatest snow sport states.
More on Big White »
Silver Star
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Silver Star Stats |
| Top Elevation: |
1915 m |
| Village Elevation: |
1609 m |
| Vertical Drop: |
760 m |
| Skiable Terrain: |
3065 acres |
| Number of trails: |
112 |
| Number of lifts: |
11 |
| Average snowfall |
7.1 metres |
| Terrain: |
Novice |
20% |
Intermediate |
50% |
Expert |
20% |
| Extreme |
10% |
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 New Zealanders and Australians has fallen in love with Silver Star’s fairytale village. Offering the convenience of ski-in/ski-out accommodations complemented by a selection of restaurants, bars, cafes, winter activities, daily events that cater to families and an award winning kids ski school. Guests immediately feel the warmth of this mid-mountain village where service and friendliness are as honoured as the values of a time long gone by.
 With 7 metres of dry, feather-light champagne powder, Silver Star is a huge mountain with 3 distinct faces and over 112 runs, bowls and gladed areas.
#1 - The Vance Creek face with its long beautifully manicured runs, quiet slopes, and great mountain views is the most popular area on the mountain. There’s even a TELUS Terrain Park packed with rails, monstrous jumps, a half pipe, mogul course and aerial site.
#2 – Silver Woods featuring direct fall line intermediate terrain, gladed meadows and, best of all, you think you have it all to yourself – try yodelling, you’ll see what we mean.
#3 – Putnam Creek, featuring some 60 runs is known as the ‘Dark Side of the Star’ and is renowned for its winch cat grooming, black diamond, double black diamond and deep, deep powder shoots.
 Modern express lifts, fine dining, and affordable accommodation combined with after-hour activities all within a stones throw from your holiday home make Silver Star a destination not to be missed.
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Join the fun and cameraderie of a ski group.
Ideal for Single Travellers & Couples
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| Book and pay deposit for any of our Escorted Ski Tour before 31 Oct and you will Save on Currency Surcharge of $275pp + Get 20% off your Mike Henry Specialist Snow Holiday Insurance. |
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| Attention: Senior Skiers. Last Few Places Left. |
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Escorted Senior Ski Tour
2 & 3 week options departing 22 Feb 2009 |
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The "Over the Hill Seniors Ski Tour" Share some "Senior Moments" with other senior skiers. Don't ski alone - join our 10th Senior Ski tour catering for skiers aged 45+
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from$5995ex AKL
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| Colorado Ski Group |
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Colorado Ski Group to:
 Departing 20 Feb 2009
12 Amazing Days Skiing
Includes: Return Airfares ex AKL, Resort transfers, 14 Nights accommodation, 12 days lift passes
What will you be doing this Jan/Feb? Forget the fuss and extend your ski season. Join in the fun and cameraderie, on a ski group can offer.
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| 7 Big Mountain Tour to Utah |
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- Park City
- The Canyons
- Deer Valley
- Solitude
- Brighton
- Snowbird
- Alta
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Departs 23 Jan 2009
Returns 8 Feb 2009
NZ$ 6695pp ex AKL
Includes: Return Airfares, 14 night Condo Accommodation, 12 days Lift Passes, Airport Transfers, 17 days Ski Holiday Travel Insurance. |
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| End of Season Sale at Ski Trading Post |
There’s up to 70% off all stock! now till Sunday, 12th Oct
- Snowboards, skis, clothing, accessories- everything storewide!!
- Some waterski and wakeboards stock also in now.
Get to Ski Trading Post this week for the massive end of season snow, storewide clearance!
Ski Trading Post, your snow and water sport specialist…
1 km from East Tamaki turnoff, 32 East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe… with tons of parking..
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Mini Ski Travel Expo
This Saturday, 11th October 2008
If you always wanted to ski
But don't know where start
Think ahead
This Season |
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2009/10 Season |
Talk with the experts. 2 of Our Ski Specialist Travel Consultants will be at Ski Trading Post. Come along for a friendly chat and start planning for next season or get this season ski trip underway, pick up some great specials at the same time.
| Where |
Ski Trading Post
32, East Tamaki Road
Papatoetoe |
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This Saturday, 11th October 2008 |
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10.30am to 3pm |
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| Specials for our Snow Times Readers in Christchurch |
- 20 to 60% off all hardware - skis, boots, snowboards, helmets, goggles etc - many of the extensive range of skis are 2009 models.
- 30 % off all Jackets - Brands include Descente, Spyder, DNA, Marker, Orage, Scott, Cross a good range and sizing's
- 20% off all ski tuning - get them set up right and running like silk!
Victoria Ski Sport - open part time over the summer - phone (03)3662018, 0800SKISHOP, 021842754.
130 Victoria Street
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
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| Special Travel Insurance for Skiers & Boarder. |
Not all travel insurance policies provide adequate cover for damage to
sporting equipment, or injury caused by some ski accidents.
It is advisable to take out superior travel insurance as soon as you
book your airfares to cover you if you need to cancel due to an
unforeseen event; it is absolutely essential to have first class travel
insurance when you are overseas to cover your personal belongings and
more importantly, medical cover for illness or injury.
 Why Mike Henry Travel Insurance?
- Mike Henry Travel Insurance provides cover for numerous high
risk sporting activities, that Dive Fish Snow Travel clients get up to.
- Mike Henry Travel Insurance has automatic inclusion for winter
sports like skiing and boarding.
- Sporting equipment is automatically covered to the value of $1,500 per item (this can be increased if necessary).
- Mike Henry Travel Insurance covers against extreme weather events.
- Mike Henry Travel Insurance have key staff that are skiers and dive professionals who understand the quality of Dive Fish Snow
Travel's specialist holiday, consequently they are able to provide appropriate cover, often at no surcharge.
- Mike Henry Travel Insurance has qualified in-house nurses who
can quickly assess and in most cases provide cover for Pre-Existing
Medical Conditions.
- The 24/7 emergency assistance partner has the ability to swiftly
evacuate from the remotest of areas at great speed.
You know the benefits of booking with a specialist travel agent so take advantage of a Specialist Travel Insurance, which is essential and for the limited time Mike
Henry Travel Insurance are offering Snowtime Readers 20% discount on all
new travel insurance policies purchased through Dive Fish Snow Travel by 30th October 2008.
Terms and conditions apply.
You are welcome to just buy the travel insurance. To purchase specialist travel insurance at this special discount call one of our Ski Travel Consultant at:
From NZ Call us : 09- 479 2210 or Toll Free : 0508 348 334 or visit
From Australia Call us : 1800 042 195
or email to snowtravel@divefishsnow.co.nz
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| To our Australian Clients |
 We have an international client base and if you live in Australia
or anywhere else in the world, we can confidently handle your bookings,
no matter where your gateway airport may be. We can arrange your
holiday with or without Airfares. Please ask us for a quote in
AUD$, CAD$, USD$ or GB£. But when it comes to booking your ski holiday you can't beat good old fashion "Personal Service" and talking to a specialist travel consultant, that knows what they are doing. so if you are looking for service give us a call.
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