Obertauern Austria
The Company Absolute School Travel Has been operating for 24 years & offers a very personal service from first call to parents evening to representative in resort The Representative: Liaise with hotel/local suppliers Organise Activities Be on call all week to make sure things run ….smoothly!
Taking your safety seriously LOTC (Learning Outside the Classroom) Quality Badge holders School Travel Forum Assured members A total commitment to your safety on tour Independently audited on an annual basis £10,000,000 professional indemnity insurance
Financial security We are members of ABTA – the UK’s leading travel association - both as a tour operator and as a travel agent All monies paid to us in respect of coach tours are protected by our ABTA bond All monies paid to us in respect of flight packages are protected under our ATOL
The Resort & Accommodation Obertauern Austria Obertauern, small town, Shops, cafes. Jugendhotel Felseralm Private facilities in all rooms Full board – Bowling, games rooms, Sports hall, Disco, Table tennis. Sauna area, Internet corner.
The Ski Area
The Slopes
Evening Entertainment A variety of activities are on offer, including: * Ice skating * Swimming * Bowling * Tubing * Lucky Flitzer Toboggan * Quiz/Awards evening
Travel Luxury Coach European Specification Seat belts/Dvd/Video/Reclining seats Drinks Machine / Toilet / 2 drivers
Insurance A comprehensive Winter Sports travel policy for school ski groups Issued by Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd Please read the Key Facts document Make sure that you are familiar with the policy inclusions 24 Hour emergency English-speaking Medical assistance Medi–card system You should all travel with an in date EHIC What’s not included? Gadgets, i-phones etc. You really need to make sue that these are covered individually …… or through your home all-risks policy
Ski Instructors Ski Instructors from the local ski school Fully Qualified!!
Arrive in the resort on Saturday afternoon The Course Leave on Friday Arrive in the resort on Saturday afternoon Ski Fit Unpack Wash Dinner Get ski clothes ready BED!
Sunday Morning – Go skiing! Four hours instruction per day for 6 days A typical day may comprise: Meet instructors for 9.30 am Session 1: 10.00 – 12.00 Lunch Session 2: 1.00 – 3.00
Friday afternoon – finish skiing Return equipment Pack Wash Dinner Leave resort Friday evening Arrive back at School on Saturday afternoon.
Certification Ski school Slalom race – a race against the clock for all of the groups Presentation Night/ Disco
What to pack? Ski jacket and trousers Ski gloves and hat Goggles (and sun glasses) Thermal top and bottoms T-shirts, sweat shirt (layers) underwear and jeans Good quality ski socks (and under-socks) Comfortable shoes/trainers for indoor wear Snow boots for evening outdoor wear Swimming trunks / costumes (not swim shorts!) High factor sun block and lip protection cream Wash kit and towel Spending money in €s – school to advise - you will need to cover drinks, souvenirs, lunch on travel days
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