The familiar red colours of the Virgin logo will greet you as soon as you arrive on this website. And whether you are a beginner to the world of skiing or a seasoned expert, you’ll find plenty of destinations and opportunities on offer for a fantastic holiday.
Where can I find the website and the skiing section in particular?
The main website address is www.virginholidays.co.uk. The link to the home page for the section on snow holidays is rather longer, so you might want to bookmark it – http://www.virginholidays.co.uk/askfortheworld/snow/.
How easy is it to use and find my way around the website?
The website itself is very inviting and you are immediately greeted by a picture of what a skiing holiday is all about – fantastic views and lots and lots of snow!
You’ll be able to access all the important areas you need when you’re looking for a skiing holiday. The website is very easy to use and as you will see, there is a range of typical holidays on offer right on that main page. If you choose your destination when prompted to, the page will automatically jump down to the appropriate place.
It’s also easy to find other information that you might need. There is a useful link to the site map in the top right hand corner of every page. What’s more, if you click on the ‘need help’ button you will be introduced to the virtual assistant who can help with any questions you might have. This pops up in another screen, so you won’t lose your place on the main website.
Which skiing destinations are on offer?
There are five main locations you can visit with Virgin Holidays, and they are all located within either Canada or America. They are Banff, Tremblant, New England, Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain.
New England has more than one choice of holiday on offer, while all the others have just one each. But as you will see, Virgin Holidays has picked the cream of the crop each time.
How much information is given about each particular holiday?
You can read a lot about each option on the very page you started on. For example, you will notice that alongside each holiday listing there are three options in red. If you click on one or more of these you can find out a lot more about what is on offer.
One of the options reveals what Virgin Holidays thinks of the holiday in general, while the other two relate to various aspects of the hotel that is included with the package. You will also notice that flights are included with each package, and the status of the accommodation is also clearly marked. They are mainly listed as bed and breakfast or room only, so make sure you double check that it is what you want.
If you want to know more, all you need to do is click on the red name of the hotel in question. This takes you into a separate page and there is a lot more to read here! In particular, don’t miss the destination info section, as this will tell you what the skiing is like in the area you are thinking of visiting. This helps you to figure out whether one particular holiday is suited to your level of skiing prowess.
You can also vary the package you are booking by taking a look at the extras page for each option. These will vary according to the destination but there are some great benefits available on many occasions.
Is it easy to book online?
It’s very easy indeed, and completely secure. The other advantage is that you will get a 5% discount right off the bat, simply for booking online.
You can also easily check availability in a pop up screen without having to leave the main screen behind. This single feature alone makes the whole process even easier to negotiate.
The payment system is very flexible too. Basically you can pay off your holiday in small and large payments if you wish, provided it is all paid for within eight weeks of you actually going.
In conclusion
Virgin Holidays is one company you would expect a good service from – and that is exactly what you will get. So the next time you want to head off on a skiing holiday, you should head to their website first. You might just get a great bargain for doing so.