The Fresh Holidays website really lives up to its name – it’s fresh and very inviting, and it makes you feel as if that next holiday is long overdue!
It’s also got plenty to offer, so let’s see what makes this particular website so appealing.
Where can I find the website and the skiing section in particular?
The main home page of Fresh Holidays is www.freshholidays.com. The dedicated page where the fun starts for avid skiers is at http://www.freshholidays.com/ski/ski-deals/.
How easy is it to use and find my way around the website?
You can instantly see from the eye catching blue menu bar at the top of the page that this website is very well set up. The destination guides in particular are very well laid out and extremely useful if you are not sure where you would like to go skiing the most.
Which skiing destinations are on offer?
There are four countries shown on the website which offer one or more ski resorts to consider. These are Austria, Italy, France and Andorra.
Of these, France offers the most choice with seven destinations – from Val d’Isere to Chamonix – while Italy has just the one, in Sauze DOulx. Within each of these however there are many places in which you could stay while you are nursing those aching muscles after an enjoyable day out on the snow.
The best selling venues are usefully listed at the top, while other choices appear on the same page. You can also read statistics for each location, giving you an idea of whether it would be suitable for your skill level.
How much information is given about each particular holiday?
When you select a particular hotel to look at, you will be taken into a page which gives you a basic idea of the accommodation on offer. The site automatically scrolls between the pictures of the venue for you, so you can take a look while reading through the information given.
This page focuses purely on the accommodation, so for more information about the skiing you need to look at the page on the actual area you are visiting. For example, the page on Chamonix tells you where it is and what makes it so attractive as somewhere to spend a skiing holiday.
The highlights on the page also tell you the best bits to expect if you booked a holiday in that region. You can then select the best hotel or accommodation for your needs and requirements nearby. All the hotels offered are clearly starred so you know exactly what to expect. And if you want to check availability you can do so via the selections to be made on the right hand side of the page.
Is it easy to book online?
Yes, the process is well thought out. Firstly you will need to find a suitable date for your holiday. If nothing is available you may be asked to search again. It can take a little while to find something at times, depending on availability and where you are headed. As such the search feature isn’t always the easiest one to use, but once you find something the rest of the journey is an easy one.
The site map is available at the bottom of any page, and this may help if you need any additional information before making your booking. For example, you can access information about insurance and extras that can be booked at the same time as your skiing holiday, simply by visiting these pages beforehand.
There is no help section unfortunately, but if you select the ‘contact us’ option you will be able to email the team with any problems or concerns you may have. This makes it easier to ensure you book the holiday you really want, without any niggling worries that you might have missed something.
In conclusion
The Fresh Holidays website has only been around for a few years, but it has clearly established itself very well in the holiday market. The number of skiing destinations on offer here gives you plenty of choice if you want to go skiing in Europe, and the degree of information and guidance is good too.
As such the site can certainly offer a range of potential with regard to skiing holidays as many of the better known websites. This means you shouldn’t skim over the top of it without taking a closer look. You might just get a better and cheaper skiing holiday as a result.