VAYAMA.COM OFFERS LOW FARES TO LESS-KNOWN INTERNATIONAL SKI DESTINATIONS

10-29-2008

 

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (October 28, 2008) - Even though the U.S. offers a wide variety of ski destinations, travelers searching for something exciting and different this season would enjoy learning about the low fares available on vayama.com (www.vayama.com) to some of Europe's best kept secret ski resorts. Countries such as Andorra, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and Romania might not be the first places that come to mind when considering a ski trip abroad. However, with beautiful scenery, quality slopes for all experience levels, and incredible value, these four destinations are ideal for holiday vacations, in particular, for families and beginner and intermediary skiers.

 

Typically travelers think of Zermatt or Chamonix when it comes to European ski vacations, but these lesser-known regions offer spectacular scenery and the same ski experience for a fraction of the price. 

 

"Unlike Europeans, who prefer to return to the same ski resort year after year, Americans typically seek a new adventure every time they plan a ski vacation. With available low fares on vayama.com, holiday ski trips to Europe this year can be luxurious without a hefty price tag," said Andre Hesselink, vayama.com CEO.  "Plus, when Americans travel to Europe to ski, it's easy to adapt to their relaxed, social attitude toward skiing and focus more on the experience, not just the sport."

 

Below is an overview of the ski experiences in Andorra, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia with examples of fares, which are lower this year compared to last, available on vayama.com.  These round trip fares are valid for travel from January to March 2009 and exclude taxes and fees.

 

Andorra

Andorra, located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, is known for its duty-free shopping and has an outstanding snow record.  Two of the main ski resorts are Arinsal and Pal, which are linked by cable car. Pal is a quaint area that is popular for family ski vacations, while Arinsal is popular among the younger crowd who is looking for value skiing and snowboarding and an energetic nightlife. Travelers can fly into Toulouse, which is a two and a half hour car ride to Arinsal and Pal. The fares below must be booked by October 31, 2008.

*     Toulouse

From New York: $240.00

From Boston: $260.00

From Washington D.C.: $270.00

From San Francisco: $370.00

From Los Angeles: $370.00

 

Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a smart choice for first-time skiers because of its wide range of "beginners" hills and top-notch ski schools. The most popular resorts are Borovets and Pamporovo. Borovets offers a lively atmosphere and après-ski scene. Travelers will find more traditional Bulgarian entertainment at the sunny Pamporovo resort. Travelers can fly into Sophia, which is a two hour car ride to Borovets and a four hour car ride to Pamporovo. The fares below must be booked by December 11, 2008.

*     Sophia

From New York: $387.00

From Boston: $399.00

From Washington D.C.: $417.00

From San Francisco: $420.00

From Los Angeles: $390.00

 

Romania

Romania offers the stunning, forested Carpathian Mountains and its main ski resort, Poiana Brasov, offers some of the best value for skiing in Europe. After hitting the slopes and the wide selection of bars and discos, complete the trip with a visit to Bran Castle, the home of Count Dracula. Travelers can fly into Bucharest, which is a three and a half hour car ride to Poiana Brosov. The fares below must be booked by December 11, 2008.

*     Bucharest

From New York: $289.00

From Boston: $260.00

From Washington D.C.: $304.00

From San Francisco: $477.00

From Los Angeles: $480.00 

 

Slovenia

Slovenia is perfect for travelers who are seeking a great resort experience with modern accommodations in charming villages. The two main resorts are located in the Julian Alps - Bled and Bohinj, which is suitable for beginners, and Kranjska Gora, a quaint village near the Italian and Austrian borders. Travelers can fly into Klagenfurt, which is only a one and a half hour car ride to Bled and Bohinj. The fares below must be booked by March 25, 2009.

*     Klagenfurt

From New York: $379.00

From Boston: $388.00

From Washington D.C.: $506.00

From San Francisco: $502.00

From Los Angeles: $496.00

 

About Vayama.com

Vayama (www.vayama.com) is a first-of-its kind travel website that provides North Americans a whole new world of choice for booking international flights. Using the latest in web technologies, vayama offers a massive selection of airlines, flights and fares, many never previously available online, so you can find the lowest prices and best schedule options for all your international travel. Even though vayama was established 1.5 years ago, the company was founded by travel experts with decades of experience, and is backed by one of the world's largest travel organizations. Vayama is a subsidiary of BCD Holdings NV, one of the global leaders in the travel industry. For more information on vayama, go to www.vayama.com.

 

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