Thinking about booking your first trip to the slopes? To get you started, take our beginners’ quiz and find out where we think you should go on your hols to make it the best trip ever.
PICK, CLICK, SKI
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A
No two days the same
C
Pinch-me mountain views
B
Spa time and bar time
D
Bang for my buck
E
Great eating out options
What do you want from your first ski hol?
QUESTION 1
1/10
A
Everything’s on your doorstep
B
A great spa
C
It’s traditional or family-run
D
A value-for-money pick
E
Top-notch restaurants
What’s most important when you’re choosing where to stay?
QUESTION 2
2/10
A
Tick off wish list activities
B
Relax in the outdoor hot tub
C
Find the best selfie spot
D
Play board games or cards
by the fire
E
Find a hot choc stop with a view
When you’re not skiing, what do you think
you’ll want to do on your hol?
QUESTION 3
3/10
A
Going with the flow
C
Trying the local fave
B
Long lunches and dinners – I’m not in a rush
D
A piste picnic or
self-serve café
What’s your go-to when it comes to mealtimes on holiday?
E
Ticking off the best-rated places
QUESTION 4
4/10
A
C
B
D
A self-guided wander
E
Which activity would you pick on a summer holiday?
White water rafting or ziplining
A sightseeing tour
Reading my book
QUESTION 5
5/10
A local cooking class or wine tasting
A
A buffet
B
Eggs benedict
C
Coffee and a croissant
D
A bowl of cereal or slice
of toast
E
A cooked-to-order omelette
What’s your fave breakfast?
QUESTION 6
6/10
A
Heading straight to the rollercoaster
B
You'll find me on the
ferris wheel
C
Spinning on the Waltzer
D
Playing hook-a-duck
E
I'm at the candyfloss stall
You’re at the fairground – what are you doing?
QUESTION 8
8/10
A
Squeezing in as much as poss
B
Having me-time
C
Finding my new fave local
D
Going to a car boot sale/flea market
E
Eating out
What’s your weekend highlight?
QUESTION 9
9/10
A
Yoga retreat
B
City break
C
Beach resort
D
Luxury escape
E
All-inclusive trip
What type of holiday are you least likely to book?
QUESTION 10
10/10
RESULTS
We think you’ll love resorts where there are lots of different activities to try. Whether it’s zooming over the piste on a zipline, going to see the Northern Lights or whizzing through the forest on
a snowmobile, these resorts have tons going on.
Val Thorens, France
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Salla, Finland
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
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RETAKE QUIZ
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
SLOPE STARTERS
Picked mostly B
RESULTS
Me-time is as important as ski-time for you, and you’re all about chilling out when you’re not on the slopes. Head to one of these resorts for top-notch spa facilities and great options for when it comes to off-the-slopes leisure time.
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Selva Val Gardena, Italy
Soldeu, Andorra
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Bad Gastein, Austria
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RETAKE QUIZ
RETAKE QUIZ
Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
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SLOPE STARTERS
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
SLOPE STARTERS
Picked mostly C
RESULTS
We think you’ll love a traditional resort, chock-a-block with family-run hotels and restaurants, cobbled streets and pretty town centres. Check these ones out.
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Montgenèvre, France
Niederau, Austria
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
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RETAKE QUIZ
RETAKE QUIZ
Brand new to skiing or snowboarding? Join a week just for first-timers in France, Andorra or Austria. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, plus your lessons, lift pass, equipment hire and other activities included too.
SLOPE STARTERS
Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
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Picked mostly D
RESULTS
When picking your hols, getting a good deal is important to you. For your first time on the slopes, we think you’ll love these budget-friendly resorts where your pennies will
go much further on the piste.
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Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Arinsal, Andorra
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Borovets, Bulgaria
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RETAKE QUIZ
RETAKE QUIZ
Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
Find out more
SLOPE STARTERS
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
SLOPE STARTERS
Picked mostly E
RESULTS
Mountain meals are one of our fave things about ski holidays, and we think you’ll love trying different traditional dishes on your hol too. These resorts are our top picks for getting stuck into local specialities.
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St Johann in Tyrol, Austria
Courchevel, France
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Corvara, Italy
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Courchevel Photo: ©Alexis Cornu
RETAKE QUIZ
RETAKE QUIZ
Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
Find out more
SLOPE STARTERS
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
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