Coombe Boys/Girls Schools SKI TRIP 2016 Sansicario, Italy (Milky Way) Sat 26 th March Sat 2 nd April 2016 About Halsbury Travel Established Since 1986 Group Tours Specialist Over 900 Tours Per Year Carrying over 40,000 passengers Effective Safety Management System Financial Protection incl. scheduled airline insurance Fully Accredited ABTA / ATOL / STF Comprehensive Travel and Medical Insurance 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number Whilst On Tour Health and safety We regard safety as paramount and it must take precedence over all other objectives. Health & Safety Policy Statement Tour programmes The Directors of Halsbury Travel regard safety as paramount and must take precedence over all other objectives. They have assumed responsibility for the development and implementation of the Safety Management System to ensure that all reasonable measures are taken so that clients are assured of a high level of safety throughout all of its tour programmes. Find out more about our health and safety online 15 hours from Calais Useful Tips Bring / for the journey Bring a packed lunch and some snacks for the coach; your first meal will be evening meal at the hotel on Sunday Bring a pillow for the coach journey (or a pillow case and use your coat saves space in your luggage too!) It is a good idea to bring entertainment for the journey - iPads/iPods/DVDs/MP3s/Books Pack your belongings in a soft bag or holdall to make packing the coach easier Pack a pair of ski socks in your hand luggage ready for the ski fit as you arrive Get Fit! Sansicario, Milky Way Mountain paradise Breathtaking views across the valley Beautiful pine-covered mountain trails Outstanding skiing for all abilities 94 lifts 400km piste: o 42 blue runs o 102 red o 21 black o Longest run 7km Piste map of the Milky Way by Halsbury Travel Hotel Olympic Centre Location Next to the piste doorstep skiing Olympic Biathlon and Bobsleigh runs Start of the village Hotel Olympic Centre Facilities Large meeting room for groups Ski shop 2 dining rooms Lovely Bar/lounge area Table football/Tennis Ski storage/drying room Reception with safe 2-4 bedded rooms en-suite In house ski fit Hotel Olympic Centre by Halsbury Travel Your group will be provided with 3 meals a day to a high standard. All meals conform to the following criteria: Breakfast: bread, jam, butter/spread > cheese, eggs, ham or cold meats > cereal > milk, coffee, tea, chocolate or cocoa Hot Lunch : Back at the hotel. Soups/Chips/Pasta/Pizza 3 course dinner: soup or entre > main course of meat, fish or eggs, vegetables and/or salad plus potatoes, rice or noodles > dessert All Buffet style, so can choose what you like! Fully Qualified Ski Instructors Modern Ski equipment maintained by qualified ski technicians Modern Ski equipment maintained by qualified ski technicians Ski Instruction and Equipment by Halsbury Travel Modern Ski equipment maintained by qualified ski technicians Ski School 5 hours per day PLEASE ENSURE YOU ALL TAKE YOUR EHIC CARD by Halsbury Travel Suggested check-list by Halsbury Travel Sample itinerary only may vary according to requirements and availability. Day 1 Depart PM from school Overnight travel by coach to resort Day 2 Travel to resort arriving PM Dinner Meeting with Halsbury Representative Day 3 Breakfast Equipment collection and fitting (occasionally done on the previous evening) Instructor Evaluation followed by ski lesson (total 2.5 hours) Lunch 2.5 hours ski lessons PM Evening meal Optional aprs ski activities (swimming, quiz night, disco etc) Sample itinerary Suggested check-list by Halsbury Travel Day 4-6 Breakfast 2.5 hours ski lessons AM Lunch 2.5 hours ski lessons PM Evening meal Optional aprs ski activities (swimming, quiz night, disco etc) Day 7 Breakfast 2.5 hours ski lessons AM Lunch 2.5 hours ski lessons PM Return Equipment Evening Meal Depart resort for journey back to UK Day 8 Channel crossing AM Arrive back at school late morning/PM Sample itinerary Suggested check-list by Halsbury Travel Ski jacket Ski trousers (1 pair) Thermal polyester base layers (2 sets) Fleeces Ski gloves (1 pair) Ski hat Ski socks (2-3 pairs should be fine) Goggles (and sunglasses, but beware they may get broken/lost!) High factor lipsalve & sunscreen Ski tie (to hold skis together) Rucksack Warm, comfortable shoes/boots for the evenings (ideally waterproof) Ski clothing/equipment to bring Suggested check-list by Halsbury Travel Washing kit Night wear Underwear and ordinary socks Clothes to wear in evening Bath towel (depending on hotel & will be confirmed by us nearer the trip date) Trainers or similar to wear in the hotel. Normal gloves for non-skiing wear A little English currency for the journey Some Euros for the stay (we recommend no more than 100) Other items to bring by Halsbury Travel Have a great trip!