The sound of skis cutting through crisp snow, the feel of pure mountain air on your face, the clink of apres-ski glasses, eating supper by a crackling fire - all this can be yours with a fantastic January ski deal from XL.com. Flights leave from Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester on 8 and 15 January, so give yourself a winter holiday treat and book now at the amazing price of �79 for a return flight. After just a few hours travelling you could be buckling on your skis and adjusting your goggles ready for your first exhilarating ski experience of 2006. And if skiing's not your thing then there's the breathtaking mountain scenery to admire, all of it providing a backdrop to a huge range of activities from shopping to snowboarding, sleigh rides or simply snowball fights.

In Geneva you can see Mont Blanc on a clear day and the ultra-clean city has more than 1,000 restaurants. Chambery is the capital of France's Savoie region, in the heart of the French Alps, It's a charming, peaceful place to visit with beautiful architecture, fresh cheeses, meats and local Alpine produce and numerous vineyards.

� Fly from Gatwick to Geneva, Switzerland on 8 or 15 January - a seven-night return including taxes is just �79 � Chambery in France is a hugely popular ski destination - get a seven-night return flight from Manchester or Bristol on 8 or 15 January, including taxes, for �79.

Excel Airways first won the award for 'Top Charter Airline' in Which? Magazine's survey in 2003 and its reputation for offering the best possible value combined with the highest quality of service is going from strength-to-strength. It won the accolade 'World's Leading Charter Airline' at the World Travel Awards in 2004 and, again in 2005.

To book these fantastic late deals just visit www.XL.com.

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Note to editor: All flights are subject to availability. Good availability exists at time of issuing (14 December 2005). Prices quoted are per person.

XL.com is one of the most visited airline internet sites in the UK offering a multitude of flights and holidays through Excel Airways and Excel Holidays to over 50 holiday destinations from 12 UK airports.

For further information please contact: Tanya Hillman or Eugene Roberts at KBC Public Relations on 01825 763636 or Email:Tanya.Hillman@kbc-pr.com / Eugene.Roberts@kbc-pr.com