Don't dream it: Ski It!

Spend your summer in the snow !

Think of Summer holidays: BBQ's, baches, picnics on the beach, traffic jams, sunshine, blue skies…. And snow– loads of it! Snow? Yes, snow. Off with the shorts and T-shirts and on with the thermals and beanie, grab your skis or snowboard, and you're off to the land of maple syrup Uncle Sam, grizzly bears and legendary snow.

Canada and USA. Imagine a beautiful alpine village wonderland nestled in a valley surrounded by awesome views and snowy slopes. Imagine stepping out of your hotel door, putting on your skis or board and sliding down to a modern high speed chairlift, with no queues. Imagine gliding through gently sloping glades or cruising down perfectly groomed pistes with noone in sight. Imagine wandering around the on mountain village at the end of a perfect day on the slopes, soaking up the atmosphere as you walk to bars or restaurants for a cosy night of relaxation.

Sound like heaven?

Then stop dreaming it, and start planning it! Make those dreams come true!

 

Book early. Don't miss out.

Limited airspace, and beds are filling!

However we say it, we can't warn you enough to book your trip early. With the incredible popularity of North America as a ski location, not only from New Zealand and Australia but worldwide, combined with cheaper airfares and limited airspace, it is definitely a case of the early bird not only gets the worm but also gets the best price.

N.B The aircraft are not full of skiers and snowboarders going to North America. It is all the Canadians and Americans filling the planes coming to New Zealand for our peak tourist season, plus Canadians are escaping their winter to go to Hawaii. This is why planes are so full from January to March,

We are not just saying this to make you book early – IT IS A FACT!

Auckland to Los Angeles flights – all the cheap seats have been sold out , Jan 1- 15 already
Other seats are available but also limited

In This Issue
Early bird snow specials: Huge savings!

Think about North America. It's never too early to start planning your next snow holiday. There is a good reason for this – HUGE SAVINGS! In general, the early bird savings are likely to include:

  • Special airfare incentives
  • Skiing for free at Copper Mountain for R.A.L season pass holders
  • FREE skiing for the kids at lots of resorts
  • FREE accommodation for kids
  • 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 5 – 10% off lift passes and accommodation.
  • No Canadaian GST when you book your Canadian snow holiday through Dive Fish Snow Travel: save 7% on accommodation, transfers and domestic airfares.
  • AIRPOINTS. Tell us now if you have airpoints to spend. If you leave it too late, you wont get the flights.

Call Now to take advantage.
Call Christine at: 09-9185520 or Paula at: 09-9185521 or our toll free number 0508 348 334

Pencil in your flights for free: Valid for the Month of June only

If you are planning a North American ski holiday, we are happy to book your flights during June at no charge, and there will be no cancellation fee . It is easy for us to do this now, but it will be hard to get you the best deals when they are all sold out later in the year.

PRICE GUIDE Only Ex Auckland in NZD
   
     
Includes
Canada
USA
1 Resort 7 nights 6 days lift passes
Airfares
$2899
$3195
1 Resort 10 nights 9 days lift passes
Airfares
$3650
$3995
2 Resorts 14 nights 13 days lift passes
Airfares
$4295
$4595
3 Resorts 21 nights 19 days lift passes
Airfares
$5195
$5795

These prices include Return Airfares ex Auckland, Accommodation in studio kitchen units, Return airport transfers and lift passes. Use above NZD prices as a guide only.

Costs are in NZD and will vary from Resort to Resort depending on specials negotiated by Dive Fish Snow Travel at each Resort. The above estimates are based on 2005/06 value season, late Jan - mid Feb and late March - 30 April 2006 for accomodation, liftpasses and airfares. For travel in other months add approximately NZ$390 for 1 resort, NZ$490 for 2 resorts and NZ$850 for 3 resort packages. Special conditions apply. Valid as at 20 April 2005. NB: Jan school holidays are always SOLD OUT. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.

Budget Buster Package
Big White  

Budget Buster Package

Ski Canada's Largest Ski In/Ski Out resort Big White
Includes
* 8 nights accommodation kitchenette studio
* 7 day lift pass
* Return airfares ex Auckland with Air Canada
Special conditions apply exclude Airline Taxes.
Wellington and Christchurch add NZ$99

Ski 7 days
Stay 8 nights
it's unbelievable



must be booked and deposited by 31 July
After July add NZ$250 pp

Family Focus Tour

 


Departs 20 Jan and returns 05 Feb 2006
School Starts back 07 Feb 2006

This tour is going to be full of family fun, for the kids and those who are kids at heart.

For The Kids: You will have your own tour leader and pro rider, Tim Jackways, to ride with.

Tim Jackways – NZ's Boarding Icon! and sponsored by : Burton International, Anon, Nixon, Madwax, Boardhouse

Winner of numerous competitions including:
1 st place Redbull Ride 2 Reel (video competition)
Burton Open: 1 st place slopestyle
5 th place half pipe
Head coach at Snow Park

So, who better for your kids to ride with for 14 days? Get tips as they have fun in the Board Parks, Glades and Slopes.

  • The kids will receive two lesson from Tim.
  • 14 daysFree Ride Camp with lots of tips and helpful advice as they ride together
  • Ice hockey game in Kelowna, transport included (tickets extra)
  • Tube Park races
  • Snow Shoe walk throughout the forest to log cabins for Cocoa toasting, marshmallows on an open fire
  • Junior Snowmobile rides (tickets not included)
  • Lots of fun races
  • Pizza and movie night

For The Big Kids At Heart

  • A chance to ski together while the kids are having fun with Tim.
  • Transport to Kelowna after skiing for a supermarket shop (2 x shops – this will save approx NZ$200 per family as opposed to paying for groceries on the mountain!)
  • A quiet evening in Kelowna, then join the kids after ice hockey for your trip back to your accommodation and YES, you can go to the ice hockey too.
  • A taste of Big White's Wine & Cheese
  • Apres Ski with the other parents
  • Snow shoe walk
  • Tube Park fun races

Kiwiana Night: A Kiwi theme night – loads of fun for the whole family!

COST
ADULT
YOUTH 16 – 18
11 - 15
8 - 10
$4795
$2995
$2795
$2176

Inclusions:

  • Return airfares ex Auckland
  • 14 nights accommodation based on 2 bedroom / kitchen standard grade
  • 14 days lift pass
  • Tube park fun races
  • Snow shoe walk in forest
  • Movie Night
  • Kiwiana Theme night – includes pizza and nibbles
  • Transport to Ice Hockey game
  • Transport to Kelowna (2 x shopping trips)
  • Taste of Big White Wine & Cheese
  • 2 lessons with Tim Jackways (kids only)
  • Kids riding with Tim every day
  • 3 x Apres Ski get together with other parents

Other accommodation options available

The above costs are based on the cheapest airfare available. These may not be available at the time of booking. Conditions apply.

N.B. Tim is not a baby sitter, he is a Pro Rider!

Kids need to be intermediate to advanced level to keep up. If your kids are either too young or unable to keep up with Tim

  • You can still join the tour and activities
  • We can reduce the cost by NZ$100
  • If you (Adults) want the 2 lessons with Tim add NZ$100.

THE BIG KAHUNA PLAY HARD TOUR with pro rider / coach
Tim Jackways and boarding instructor, Edward Talbot

6 Big mountains 17 Action Packed Days
Departs 03 Feb and returns 22 Feb 2006

Big White
Tim Jackways – NZ's Boarding Icon! and sponsored by : Burton International, Anon, Nixon, Madwax, Boardhouse

Winner of numerous competitions including:
1 st place Redbull Ride 2 Reel (video competition)
Burton Open: 1 st place slopestyle
5 th place half pipe
Head coach at Snow Park

From NZ$4750 per person

Cost includes:

  • Return airfares ex Auckland
  • 6 Big Mountains
  • 17 Action Packed Nights with all the fun you can handle
  • Hostel Accommodation
  • Upgrades to private rooms are available, but limited, so be quick!
  • Tour guides
  • 10 days lift passes
  • 8 Board Parks
  • All transfers
  • Free riding camp with Tim and Edward
  • Tips and advice on boarding and skiing
  • Snow Mobile tour
  • Breakfasts
  • T Shirts
  • Tonnes of awesome free extras and discount voucher for pubs, clubs, restaurants.

Location Location Location Tour

It applies to real estate
It applies to choosing ... the right Ski Location!

Big White

Tour leader and Instructor Uli Dinsenbacher

Now General Manager at Porter Heights skifield in Canterbury, Uli grew up amid the skifields of Bavaria and took up ski instructing and racing at the age of 16. Since then he has spent many years skiing, coaching and instructing in Germany plus North and South America. He's lived in NZ since 1981, married a Kiwi and has 2 teenagers who are also into skiing and racing.

We are very lucky to have Uli as tour leader for this amazing ski tour. He knows Red Mountain, Big White and Fernie well, and would love to share his wealth of expertise and experience with you, along with casual lessons, tips and helpful advice, if you would like them. Whether you're into long cruises, or steep and deep runs, this tour has three awesome mountains and one amazing tour guide, all adding up to a fantastic fun filled trip.


At Red Mountain

Departs approximately 04 Feb 2006 - Dates to be confirmed

Cost from NZ$4895 per person

Includes:

  • Return airfares ex Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
  • 14 nights accommodation, twin share
  • Nice kitchenette condo
  • All transportation
  • 11 day lift passes
  • Casual lessons and helpful tips
  • Experienced Tour Guide

Add-on to Kicking Horse available 

To Book or more details contact Christine at: 09-9185520 or christine@divefishsnow.co.nz

2006 Senior Ski Tour 45+

6 successful Seniors Ski Tours in a row.

Last years trip was sold out.

Pencil your name in now, deposit later.

Big White

Departing 11 February 2006

2, 3 and 4 week options

Tour leader: Ron and Christine Blake, Directors, Dive Fish Snow Travel.

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Unbiased and Objective Advice

Any one can look at a Ski resort website or brochure. There are thousands of them and they all have on thing in common - they all claim to be the best! So how do you know if they really are as good as they claim ? Here at Dive Fish Snow Travel, we offer a lot of quality locations that we have personally checked out. If they don't meet our standards, we won't sell them. We will only offer what best suits your requirements and budget.

We have the expertise and first hand knowledge to give you truly unbiased and objective advice on where to go for your next snow holiday.

$2000 TRAVEL VOUCHER

Congratulations to Luke Palmer and Sandy Booth. Luke is the lucky winner of our NZ$1000 travel prize. He entered his buddy, Sandy, into our database and they both won NZ$1000 to spend on a Dive Fish Snow Travel holiday.

You could be the next prize winner of our holiday to Vanuatu, flying with Air Vanuatu, staying and diving or snorkelling at Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary. Because you receive "Snow Times ", you're automatically in the draw. Send us your ski buddy's email address (with their permission) as double your chances and you both go in the draw. Visit our website for details

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