Still reeling from England’s World Cup result (or lack there of!?!), Need a rest bite from the shock and disappointment? Want to take refuge in a football free zone? Then pack your bags, leave the three lions at home to lick their wounds and head to the hills!
What better way to escape the football blues than with a holiday to the French Alps! Breathtaking scenery, an abundance of summer sport (of the non football variety) and as the French were sent home packing earlier than us you can rest easy in the knowledge that your holiday will be one where the existence of the World Cup is nothing but a long and very distant memory!
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DITCH THE BEACH AND HEAD TO THE MOUNTAINS!
* Bored of lying and frying on a beach with nothing to do but listen to your neighbours conversation?
* Fed up of jostling with other sunburt and harrassed beach goers as you battle for the best sun bed?
* Want something more from you holiday than a tan line and sand in places you never knew you had places?
If you don’t want to get sand in your shorts this summer, however still want all the perks of a summer holiday, then why not ditch the beach, pack your bags and head to the Mountains!
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No man, chalet business or holiday company is an island:
Running a ski holiday company – the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!
by Independent Mountains Marketing Manager Olivia Gascoigne
January is a wierd old time…. by now your well under way with your season (yep, there’s no turning back it’s actually happening!), you’re rushed off your feet hosting clients or in our case taking bookings and are already thinking about changes you want to make for next year. However, despite this hive of activity it can also be quite an isolated and lonely time. Read more... (681 words, 2 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
The Course of True Love Never Runs Smooth – Especially when that course involves proposing on the side of a mountain!
We felt a bit like God this week or should I rephrase that and say the God of Love! Yes, I am proud to announce that we played a key part in the best day of someone’s life to date and I admit the amore has gone slightly to our heads!!
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JANUARY SKI DEALS & EARLY AVAILABILITY FOR SEASON 10/11
The New Year is here, the snow is falling everywhere and it’s about time to escape to somewhere where you can put the snow to good use! Check out our latest ski deals and plan your escape to the snow now! EMAIL US TODAY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR AND HALF TERM SKI HOLIDAY 10/11 NOW AND ENSURE YOU GET THE SKI PROPERTY YOU WANT! CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND LET US FIND YOU A FANTASTIC 10/11 SKI HOLIDAY!! Read more... (556 words, 10 images, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)
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THE SNOW HAS ARRIVED!
IT’S OFFICIAL THE SNOW HAS ARRIVED IN THE ALPS AND WE COULDN’T BE MORE EXCITED!!! Plus the news just keeps getting better with lots more of the white stuff due over the next few weeks meaning it’s here to stay! We have lots of fab properties available across 30 resorts along with some fantastic ski deals and great availability still for Christmas, New Year and Half Term along with lots of spring snow breaks! Keep your eyes peeled for us in the glossy mags as we appear in Zest Magazine this month with the wonderful Burasnow Chalet! Read more... (705 words, 10 images, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)
There are so many things to consider when booking the all important family ski holiday, from deciding on the best family friendly resort with lots of activities to keep all members entertained to making sure your choice provides a great range of cost effective family ski accommodation to ensure your trip does not break the bank.
Here at www.independentmountain.com we have put together a list of top ten tips on booking your family ski holiday to help ease the way and to make the booking process as stress free as possible:
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As the weekend closes on the Pass Portes du soleil 2009 and the last mountain biker leaves resort, the only thing to keep the spirits up is to start planning next years trip to the Pass Portes du Soleil 2010.
Now as the dust hasn’t even settled yet on this years event, information for next years has not been released, however, as soon as it does Independent Mountain will be posting all information up on our blog.
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High End Catered Chalet, Ski Holiday in the French Alps (only one hour from Geneva) for half the normal price!
Whether you have ever stayed in a catered chalet before or not there is nothing like waking up in the morning to the choice of a delicious cooked or continental breakfast then spending the day skiing around one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the world and returning to afternoon tea & cakes in cosy mountain chalet, followed by delicious 3 course evening meal to the same standards that you would expect of a top London restaurant. Read more... (680 words, 8 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
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