Fancy skiing with the Irish Club in France?

Now that summer is coming to a close and we are all beavering away back at work, its time to plan winter holidays already. Does a ski trip to France with Luxembourg's Irish Club sound tempting?

Before you say it, you don't have to be Irish, and you don't even have to be a member of the Irish Club. However you do have to be able to do 1 thing and that is to have a fun time!

The trip will last four days this year, unlike previous years when it was three. A bus will leave Luxembourg on Wednesday 25 January 2012, and return 29 January. The event organisers are quick to point out that as departure is at 1pm on the Wednesday, those who travel will only have to take two and a half days off work for four full days of skiing!

Organisers have also decided to take the trip to France rather than Switzerland this year due to the bad euro, Swiss-franc exchange rate, but right to the border! Morzine is the destination meaning that skiers and snowboarders get the best of both worlds by being able to ski in and out of Switzerland.

As the bus has space for 53 people, if you are interested, you are advised to book as soon as possible.

Full ski-trip details:

* Destination - Morzine (France) in the Portes du Soleil.

* Over 650km of ski slopes across 12 ski resorts in France and Switzerland accessible with one ski pass.

*Suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders- excellent for beginners right up to experienced skiers/boarders who fancy taking on the infamous Swiss Wall.

* Numerous snow parks including the Burton designed "The Stash" which has been described as "a snowboarder's heaven".

* Lots for non skiers/boarders to do including ice skating, snow shoe treking, paragliding, scuba diving under ice, horse drawn sleigh rides and numerous spa/beauty clinics.

* Hotel - 3* Tremplin Hotel in the centre of Morzine, ski in and out, adjacent to the main Pleney gondola.

* Double/twin or single rooms available.

* Great apres ski and nightlife.

* 30% discount on ski hire organised

* Discount on lessons and mountain guiding (all levels catered for) and for the lift pass (the amount of the discount will depend on the final number of people)

* Price includes transport by luxury coach, 4 nights bed and breakfast and 3 evening meals including wine.

* Earlybird Price (up to 31st October) - Member €450, non member €470 (price per person sharing a twin or double room). For single room - member €555, non member €575.

* From 1st November onwards - Member €500, non member €520 (price per person sharing a twin or double room). For single room - member €605, non member €625.

* Deposit of €250 payable to:  

Bank: BGL BNP Paribas

Account: Irish Club of Luxembourg

IBAN: LU08 0030 2513 4451 0000

BIC: BGLLLULL

Please can you include your name and "ski trip 2012" in the reference section when making the transfer.

For more information and any queries, send an email to: irishclubskitrip@gmail.com