Etihad Holidays gets in Winter Olympic spirit with this season's ski packages

Whilst the world's best skiers and snow boarders compete for gold in Turin, however, Etihad is providing a wealth of ski packages to some of the world's finest resorts, including Austria, France, Switzerland and Lebanon, with each holiday catering for all tastes and abilities.

"With the winter Olympics currently taking place, it is the perfect time to book an Etihad Holidays ski trip. Etihad Holidays Ski and Snowboard range for winter 2006 has been put together by an experienced team who can find a holiday to suit any ability or requirement,"

said Nick Wood, general manager, Etihad Holidays.

Etihad Holidays is renowned for high levels of customer service, which means when booking a ski holiday, assistance on tuition, lift passes and equipment hire is always offered.

Furthermore, customers can check their own ski equipment onto Etihad Airways free of charge, in addition to the normal luggage allowance.

The hand-picked destinations for Etihad's winter holidays are amongst the best in the world. Skiing in Austria is truly special, with its many glaciers, expansive ski areas, and modern lift systems. Some resorts are at altitudes of 3000m or more, and offer miles of beautiful tree lined runs, set in picturesque Alpine villages.

France is home to some of the world's greatest ski areas. Etihad Guests will enjoy the spectacular peaks and high altitude resorts which combine to offer some of best resorts for snow reliability. Skiing in France offers something for everyone, from small traditional villages to purpose built resorts on the slopes.

Skiing in Switzerland has a very majestic tradition offering visitors vast open mountains, superb skiing conditions, and wonderful Alpine hospitality. The Swiss resorts are easy to access thanks to an excellent transport network, and Etihad Holidays will be able to tailor Guest's hotels to suit their precise tastes.

Lebanon is becoming increasingly popular as a winter sports destination, especially given its proximity to the UAE. The "Switzerland of the Middle East" has untouched scenic beauty, perfect for kilometres of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, in addition to skiing and snow boarding.

Etihad Holidays offers valuable assistance every step of the way, from suggesting the most suitable resort, helping with hotel selection and advising which ski packs are most suited to Guest's needs.

From the moment Guests select an Etihad Holidays' ski or snowboard trip, they will experience friendly and efficient personalised service.