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Verbier is one of the world’s cult resorts, whether you are a powder seeker or a non skier, Verbier has something to offer everyone. Verbier is a great resort for children to have their first taste of skiing, as well as there being a number of quieter, safer slopes there is also a selection of superb ski schools, all of which have fantastic childcare facilities. There are also numerous non skiing activities for children to partake in and enjoy, including tobogganing and ice skating.

There are several ski schools in Verbier that will allow children as young as 4 to join their children’s group lessons, allowing them to try skiing for the first time. The children’s lessons are aimed to facilitate your Childs learning as well as making sure they are having fun at the same time. The emphasis is on learning in a safe and fun environment. The children finish their group lessons late morning, if however you are still out enjoying the vast skiing that Verbier has to offer, you can arrange for a nannie to come and collect the children.

There are several childcare options in Verbier including Les schtrompts, Merinannies, Chalet Service Verbier and Petit Verbier, all of which will pick your children up from their ski school lessons and keep them entertain until you are ready to leave the ski slopes. The qualified nannies can organise an activities itinerary, which could included tobogganing, making snow men, helping them develop their skiing, and they can even take them up the mountain to meet you at a mountain restaurant for lunch. If however your child simply wants to go back to the chalet and play indoors the nanny is also able to do this.

Verbier also has several non skiing activities which the children will no doubt find irresistible, one of which is tobogganing, what ski holiday would be complete without partaking in the some sledging. Tobogganing is always a huge hit and in Verbier there are 2 areas toboganning takes place: La Tzoumaz at Savoleyres and La Cot at Bruson. There are 2 marked 10km runs, you will need to hire your toboggans from one of the local ski hire shops, you can then us the ski lifts to make the assent and then it’s all downhill, the children will love the thrill of speeding down the snowy run. There are also additional activities in Verbier that the children will no doubt enjoy, including ice skating, bowling and swimming.

Verbier is not only a brilliant playground for adults, but also for children, they have a huge array of skiing and non-skiing activities for the children to get stuck into. If the children are happy and having a unbelievable time then this tends to have a knock on effect and consequently the whole family have an incredible time. Verbier really is a ski resort for all ages.

Skua RB6

From a superyacht tender to a sports RIB

The UK designed and built 6m Skua RB6 prides itself on being a hybrid sports and luxury tender. With its powerful Suzuki 140bhp four stroke engine the RB6 RIB is perfect for all waters and sports, or just simply relaxing with friends or family.

The thing the sets the Skua RB6 apart from other RIBs in the water is down to much more than its versatility. It’s everything and anything you would ever want out of a RIB. From its rough sea capabilities to its sophisticated sleek lines and high quality finish.

With a 5 year engine guarantee, 3 year tube guarantee and 2 year hull guarantee the Skua RB6 is fun and reliable and can be yours, custom built within 6 weeks.

“The Skua RB6 prides itself on being a hybrid sports RIB and Superyacht luxury tender.”

A lot of time has been spent on the overall look and feel of the RB6, it includes a vast array of extras as standard from an iPod stereo to a road trailer. With bespoke bow cushions and upholstery the Skua RB6 can truly be made to your taste and requirements. Adding an aluminium A-frame ski tower allows the Skua RB6 to come into it’s own and packs the RIB full of fun on the water.

Exceptional Extras as Standard

We are expert RIB manufacturers and we offer a one-to-one direct approach when building your RIB, whether you want it for sport, skiing or just sheer pleasure. You can also rest assured your RIB will be manufactured by a UK company to the highest standard. Available from just £35,250 inc vat which includes:

• Suzuki 140bhp Four Stroke outboard engine
• Sports console
• Garmin GPS map 5515
• VHF ship-to-shore radio
• Sony iPod stereo and speakers
• LED deck lights
• Road trailer with winch and lights
• Full protective cover

The recession hit a lot of people hard, and as a result, many people who had been looking to skiing holidays over the last couple of years have had to cut back and miss out on their annual trip to the slopes. However, now that the economy is tentatively recovering, the idea of going on a skiing holiday is becoming more palatable and more affordable to people who may also be finding themselves clawing their way back to financial stability. However, despite the general up-turn, people are still more concerned about money and how they spend it than they were before the recession, as such they may be looking for cheaper skiing holidays than before.

This is an understandable trend, and one of the reasons why previously ‘down-market’ ski resorts are now more appealing than before. Although everyone would like to spend their skiing holiday in one of Switzerland’s top ski resorts like Zermatt or Verbier, or one of France’s old an prestigious resorts such as Chamonix or Les Deux Alpes, for some people the expense of this is simply unjustifiable. Hardly cheap countries to visit in the first place, when equipment hire and ski passes etc. are taken into account, skiing holidays to France or Switzerland certainly don’t come cheap.

Instead, skiing holidays to Italy, Austria and Bulgaria are becoming more popular. Although Austria is still a cut above the ‘down-market’ tag, the country as a whole offers far cheaper amenities and the ski resorts are no different. Italy has seen some heavy investment and development in its ski resorts over the last few years and skiers spending their holidays there should not be disappointed. And if one picks the right resort, skiing over the border into the Swiss Alps is a possibility for a taste of the high life.

Bulgaria is an interesting one. Banff is the best ski resort in the country and is providing a cheap alternative for skiers who don’t feel they have the cash to splash out on the top resorts. They have invested heavily in their ski lifts and snow making to ensure that the skiing, whilst not the best in the world, is certainly good enough to provide a good skiing holiday. And as a relatively undiscovered part of the world, skiers will be pleased to know that queuing is an absolute minimum, even at peak times of day.

Those who gave up their skiing holidays in the recession but who are still feeling timid about re-introducing them would be well advised to look at the sorts of cheap ski holiday deals they can find if they broaden their horizons when it comes to their ski resort of choice.