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Consider buying second hand skis for children. Children's skis tend to suffer less wear and tear to the edges and bases, and less loss of flex because children are lighter. But beware of buying on-line unless you can see the underside clearly.Blog
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Travel Advice
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/
It's worth checking the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website as they have a useful up to the minute updated travel checklist and important numbers to take with you.
But in summary ensure you have winter sports travel insurance that covers skiing for the whole family, free European Health Insurance cards for all family members (for emergency care only and you must carry your card with you at all times to receive this) and full medical insurance to cover medical costs, flights home including any equipment you take. The EHIC does not cover the costs of air ambulances so get full cover. Get EHIC on-line at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers or call 0845 606 2030
You need a valid passport that has a minimum of 6 months left from the date of your return, ensure the emergency details are completed: www.ips.gov.uk
Take photocopies of passports and other important documents and keep these separate from the originals when you travel
If driving, ensure you have a valid driving licence and the appropriate European Travel Insurance and Breakdown Assistance.
A full and comprehensive list can be found at the website.
Family Friendly Travel Companies:
www.familyski.co.uk
www.ski-i.com
Ski Independence offer tailor-made holidays, I have used them for last two holidays with children and they have made suggestions and advised us brilliantly. They know the hotels and resorts really well.
www.crystalski.co.uk
Also have some holidays tailored for children and also have a useful section on various piste maps to download so you can see the various runs available for different resorts:
www.firstchoice-ski.co.uk/pistemaps/pistemaps.shtml
Useful websites:
Snow reports and weather, maps, resort guides and a wealth of useful information for resorts for the world
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