15th FEBRUARY 2009, HOTEL DERBY, FOLGARIDA, ITALY.

The use of ski area of Madonna di Campiglio and Folgarida for the February half term trip will come as no surprise. Not only are the conditions to be found here usually superb in mid February, but when you can ski on relatively uncrowded pistes that the Superskirama has to offer, it will make you wonder whether you will go anywhere else again at what can be a busy time of year.

After a week in the lovely Hotel Derby you will probably wonder how this excellent family hotel has only got 3 stars. It is beautifully maintained and all the en suite rooms have been renovated to an extremely high quality. The staff and friendly and excellent, and the food will not disappoint also. There is even a Wellness area with sauna, steam room and a small gym to relax in at the end of the day. Add to that a children’s room, complete with live entertainment on most days, and the Derby’s own Cinema room, then there is a lot to keep you entertained here. The Hotel is situated just 250 yards from the bottom of the slopes and the main lift, and the hotel bus will take you up the road in the morning if you don’t fancy the short stroll.

The skiing is here is also varied and exciting and is ideal for all abilities, and the Superskirama Lift Pass, with its modern lift system, covers 340 kilometres of runs. The Local area of Folgarida and Marilleva is pretty and tree lined, with the link to Madonna di Campiglio taking you high into the spectacular Trentino Dolomites. Just a short bus ride away are more resorts covered on your pass, the most famous of which is the high Passo Tonale.

The pleasant resort of Folgarida has a nice and easy atmosphere during the evenings, although there are some lively spots if you need to find them. The chic and elegant resort of Madonna di Campiglio can also be sampled during the week for its nightlife or for just a stroll around the shops and boutiques of this pretty town.

The discounted price of this holiday is £699 per adult to the Derby, and includes flights from many regional airports leaving on the 15th February, private coach transfers and half board en suite accommodation in the Hotel Derby. The child price (11 and under) is £599. Ski hire here is £49, and a lessons package will cost £70. The return is on Sunday 22nd February.

MAX SKI SNOW-WATCH

Folgarida has 95% of its runs covered by snow canons, and with the majority of the skiing above 1900 metres it has a good snow record. Snow depths for this week last season were 159cms on the upper slopes and 64cms on the lower slopes.

MAX SKI V.F.M (Value for money) PRICE WATCH.

Max Ski is dedicated to give you a both personal and professional service to ensure that you get the most out of your skiing holiday. Everybody’s needs are dealt with on an individual basis and all our trips are accompanied by qualified staff. We will deliver to your room your lift passes, organise the evening’s activities to fit your needs, and also guide you around some of the vast skiing areas that you visit.

Not only do we believe our service is second to none in terms of the individual attention we offer you, but we also believe that our prices offer the best value for money in comparison to the other Ski Tour Operators in the UK today.

The following information is therefore brought to your attention:

Another major UK Ski Company, Equity, also takes people to this resort. Their price the Hotel Derby on this date with flights from Manchester is £848 per person. Max Ski can therefore save you a massive £149 per person on this holiday.