{"id":1385,"date":"2018-11-09T11:32:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T01:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2018-11-09T11:59:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T01:59:24","slug":"your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to an epic ski holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ll want to do more than squats to prepare for an epic ski holiday. While we don\u2019t dismiss the importance of a strong derri\u00e8re, there is a lot more to consider when planning a holiday to the snow \u2013 especially if it\u2019s for the first time.<\/p>\n

From choosing the best resort and accommodation to travel insurance for skiing and more, we\u2019ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you plan your next epic ski adventure.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

The best ski travel insurance<\/h3>\n

When it comes to travel insurance for ski holidays, you\u2019ll need to purchase a policy that includes cover for snow sports, as most basic travel insurance policies won\u2019t.<\/p>\n

To choose the best ski travel insurance for your needs, consider what activities you intend to partake in. If they\u2019re off-piste; that is, on unmarked ski runs and outside the boundaries of the ski resort, you may have to pay a little extra for cover.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget you will need ski travel insurance in Australia if you\u2019re planning on carving up the slopes of the southern states.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s quick and easy to add ski insurance<\/a> to insure4less travel insurance policies, and we provide affordable cover for off-piste activities.<\/p>\n

Which resort do you choose?<\/h3>\n

Will it be Whistler, or the Swiss Alps? Will you soak up a 5-star stay in a spacious chalet or will you bed next to buddies you meet Apr\u00e8s ski at your hostel? Where you choose to ski and where you choose to sleep are two important factors you\u2019ll want to figure out early when planning your ski holiday.<\/p>\n

Your budget will likely be the loudest voice of reason as you consider, but don\u2019t forget to think about your level of skiing ability, who you\u2019re bringing with you, and if you\u2019d like to do more than skiing on your holiday.<\/p>\n

While most resorts cater for first-time skiers with nursery slopes and ski schools, there are those that pride themselves on being exceptionally great for beginners, naturally abound with gentler slopes.<\/p>\n

Avoid big-name resorts if you\u2019re a first-timer, where you\u2019ll likely pay top dollar but end up unable to experience the majority of the resort.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re travelling with kids, look for resorts that cater for families with childcare facilities, and if you\u2019ll be travelling with a large group, ensure you find a resort that has something to offer all abilities.<\/p>\n

You may want to look for resorts in which you can do more than ski too, like ice skating, snowshoeing and sleigh riding, especially if not everyone in your group is as ski mad as you are.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s the best accommodation?<\/h3>\n

From chalets to hotels, apartments and hostels, you have a lot to choose from when determining where to hang up the ski poles each night.<\/p>\n

Chalets are spacious and generally exude a wooden, cabin-style charm that\u2019s as warm as the fire glowing from within. They are excellent for families and large groups, are generally within walking or skiing distance to ski lifts, and will be either catered or self-catered \u2013 so you can make your own meals if that\u2019s what you\u2019d like. You\u2019ll often find a private outdoor hot tub, too. Bliss!<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t quite make the numbers for a chalet and don\u2019t like the idea of sharing one with strangers, an apartment can offer a similar experience, with plenty of space and facilities. Their rates are generally more affordable too, handy if you\u2019re on a tighter budget!<\/p>\n

Ski hotels can be just as charming as chalets, though they\u2019re typically not as secluded; that is, you\u2019ll share a pool and other facilities with guests. Many resorts have boutique hotels \u2013 ideal for couples \u2013 that offer a more intimate experience.<\/p>\n

Hostels will generally attract a younger and shall we say more rambunctious crowd, depending on where it is you\u2019re skiing (smaller resorts tend to attract less revellers). Hostels can provide beautiful lodgings at cheaper prices, though you may need to give up a degree of personal space and sleep depending on your room of choice.<\/p>\n

How should you book?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s possible to nab a good discount when you book your ski holiday as a package deal through a tour operator. Though a convenient option, the downside is you may not have as much flexibility as you might like with things like travel dates. It may take a few good sessions with Google, or a consultation with your trusted travel agent, to find something that\u2019s perfect for you.<\/p>\n

Note that if you\u2019re going book each aspect of your holiday independently, you will have to organise your transfers between the airport and the mountains. Car hire can be a useful option here, especially if you think you\u2019ll be keen to explore beyond the resort\u2019s sphere.<\/p>\n

Conveniently, you\u2019ll find that when you book your accommodation, you\u2019ll often have the option to book extras like car hire, airport transfers, ski hire, lift passes and even equipment hire at the same time.<\/p>\n

Remember to not leave booking until the last minute as ski holidays sell out fast.<\/p>\n

What will you need?<\/h3>\n

Ski equipment isn\u2019t cheap, and if you think it will see more of the underside of your bed at home than snow, it\u2019s probably best to rent instead of buy it. That\u2019s skis, boots, bindings, ski poles, goggles (if you don\u2019t want to wear sunglasses) and a helmet.<\/p>\n

When it comes to clothing, there\u2019s no need to purchase the high-end gear that\u2019s marketed to advanced skiers, though it\u2019s definitely worth purchasing quality attire. You may find it difficult to enjoy yourself if you don\u2019t! More skiing less freezing, please.<\/p>\n

Invest in a decent wind-and-water-resistant ski jacket, ski pants, snow socks, a beanie, neck warmer and waterproof gloves. Don\u2019t forget your layers, but don\u2019t go overboard, either \u2013 remember you\u2019ll not be sliding down the slopes on your butt (hopefully), but working up a sweat as you ski that white powder or, yes, snowplough your way to safety.<\/p>\n

Making the most of the slopes<\/h3>\n

Especially if you\u2019ve never skied before and even if you\u2019ve not skied in a while, you\u2019ll probably want to avoid hitting the highest peak on your first run. Everything could quickly go downhill from there if you do.<\/p>\n

Taking a ski lesson on your first day can be incredibly valuable if only to brush up on some forgotten skills. Most ski resorts have a wide range of classes to suit varying abilities and age groups, so you\u2019ll be learning with like-minded people. Don\u2019t forget to book your lessons in advance though, particularly during peak times.<\/p>\n

Be sure to familiarise yourself as much as you can with the resort\u2019s pistes \u2013 they\u2019ll be colour-coded to indicate their difficulty. Ensure also that you\u2019re aware of general ski etiquette like giving way to skiers and snowboarders in front of you.<\/p>\n

Lastly, know your limits. This is important not only for your enjoyment but for your safety. Don\u2019t ski on pistes that you feel are too advanced, and don\u2019t ski off piste if you feel uncomfortable doing so. And have fun!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

For more information regarding ski holidays and ski travel insurance<\/a>, get in touch with the team from insure4less today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ll want to do more than squats to prepare for an epic ski holiday. While we don\u2019t dismiss the importance of a strong derri\u00e8re, there is a lot more to consider when planning a holiday to the snow \u2013 especially if it\u2019s for the first time. From choosing the best resort and accommodation to travel […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[89],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nYour guide to an epic ski holiday<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Your guide to an epic ski holiday\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You\u2019ll want to do more than squats to prepare for an epic ski holiday. While we don\u2019t dismiss the importance of a strong derri\u00e8re, there is a lot more to consider when planning a holiday to the snow \u2013 especially if it\u2019s for the first time. From choosing the best resort and accommodation to travel […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Insure4less\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2018-11-09T01:32:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2018-11-09T01:59:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"insure4less\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Insure4less\",\"description\":\"Australian Travel Insurance Information\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/\",\"name\":\"Your guide to an epic ski holiday\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2018-11-09T01:32:14+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2018-11-09T01:59:24+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9d6edd976be2fa0f8e8f8e84e549abba\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Your guide to an epic ski holiday\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9d6edd976be2fa0f8e8f8e84e549abba\",\"name\":\"insure4less\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d04ef926e26f3debb4b346e8dd96565b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d04ef926e26f3debb4b346e8dd96565b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"insure4less\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Your guide to an epic ski holiday","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Your guide to an epic ski holiday","og_description":"You\u2019ll want to do more than squats to prepare for an epic ski holiday. While we don\u2019t dismiss the importance of a strong derri\u00e8re, there is a lot more to consider when planning a holiday to the snow \u2013 especially if it\u2019s for the first time. From choosing the best resort and accommodation to travel […]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/","og_site_name":"Insure4less","article_published_time":"2018-11-09T01:32:14+00:00","article_modified_time":"2018-11-09T01:59:24+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg"}],"twitter_card":"summary","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"insure4less","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/","name":"Insure4less","description":"Australian Travel Insurance Information","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/82mN4qF.jpg"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/","name":"Your guide to an epic ski holiday","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2018-11-09T01:32:14+00:00","dateModified":"2018-11-09T01:59:24+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9d6edd976be2fa0f8e8f8e84e549abba"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/your-guide-to-an-epic-ski-holiday\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Your guide to an epic ski holiday"}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9d6edd976be2fa0f8e8f8e84e549abba","name":"insure4less","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d04ef926e26f3debb4b346e8dd96565b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d04ef926e26f3debb4b346e8dd96565b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"insure4less"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1385"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1398,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385\/revisions\/1398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}