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There's something about a royal visit from the parents for focussing the mind on the finer things in resort. Maybe it's because you secretly want their approval or perhaps, as in my case, you just want them to have a lovely holiday...after all it's a long way from the Isle Of Man! Either way it has you dredging the dusty reaches of your mind for the friendliest bars (many), best value restaurants (few), gentlest green runs (fleetingly schussed across), and most interesting non ski related activities (errrrm).

Here are a collection of great Easter ski deals from Peak Retreats, all include Flexiplus Eurotunnel crossings for car and passengers.  With potential savings of up to £50 per person there are good savings to be had for a family ski holiday this Easter. See more deals

Some great savings are to be had on late ski deals, here are some that we have received from some of the larger Tour Operators - Crystal Ski, Thomson Ski and First Choice Ski. With up to £285 money off per person for a week skiing they deserve some serious consideration... See more deals

When the snow is falling, most of us seasonaires are looking forward to laying down some fresh tracks with our skis or boards. But there is one mysterious fellow in Les Arcs who is just itching to get his snow shoes on and get artistic.

Have you always wanted to bash gates like a World Cup racer? Fancy yourself the next Marcel Hirscher? Or maybe you just have a secret desire to descend a piste dressed as a giant Yorkshire Pudding? If the answer to any of these questions

Here is the weather report for Week Ending February 9th, 2013
This Week’s Headlines
•    Pyrenees now claiming deepest current snow In the world at 5.4m
•    Fresh snow in Colorado.
•    Greatest snow depth in French Alps hits 4m.
•    Almost all runs complete at all five Scottish ski centres.
•    More healthy snowfalls in the Alps – the biggest 145cm/nearly 5 feet  in past 7 days.

If you are still looking for a good ski deal then check out these offers from Ski Solutions. There is a short break to Champoluc which is seeing a rise in popularity this year - quiet slopes and great food, what's not to love? - as well as Hotel accommodation in St Anton and Zermatt. Happy skiing everyone.

There are some good accommodation only ski deals here, so you just need to bag yourself a bargain then source your flights/travel. If you want to check who flies where try our SkiFlightWizard for information and to book your flights. Every reosrt on our Ski Resort list has information about transfer companies both big and small. Happy skiing...