Are you wanting to avoid the school holidays when skiing, but are still looking for exceptional resort service?  Look no further than Powder Byrne which offers its renowned seamless service throughout the season.   

Founded in 1985, and one of the few remaining independent family-owned ski specialists, we offer a tailor-made approach offering the highest quality and flexibility throughout the season in selected hand-picked resorts in Switzerland & Austria, ensuring you make the most of every moment on the slopes.

1.  Adult ski weeks and ski weekends. 

Whether wishing to ski with friends or take a quick weekend break while your kids are away at school, why not take advantage of the time when the pistes are much quieter and free of all those long trailing snakes of kids on the slopes!  There are lots of other good reasons to ski in these quieter weeks – flights are generally much better value and you will get a greater choice of quality accommodation with much more flexibility.  You will probably be keen to get onto the slopes as soon as you can, but if you don't want to rush in the mornings, you needn't worry that the queues for the ski lifts will be horrendous - if you choose your resort carefully, you will find there aren't any during these quieter times.

Powder Byrne have now extended the resorts where they have full service throughout the season, and you can be sure to get a very personalised service from our ski guides  and resort team.  Upon arrival, you will immediately feel the difference so that you hit the ground running;  ski passes will be waiting for you on arrival, ski equipment will be sorted, and  on your first morning, our ski guides will be ready with the PB Shuttle Bus to drive you straight from the door of your hotel to the best ski lift, where they will then whisk you up the mountain and introduce you to the best places to ski.  They are there to book all your restaurants, and during these weeks you can often decide on the day where you want to go for lunch;  just make sure you remember to tell your Powder Byrne member of staff so that you get the best table!  Likewise, our client concierge team in London will discuss with you before you leave where the best places are for evening dining if you wish to try other restaurants and these will be booked for you prior to departure. 

If you are away for a short weekend, it is very important that you make the very most of your short time on the slopes.  The Powder Byrne team in London and in resort will do all the thinking for you and make sure that nothing is left to chance ensuring you get the same levels of service as you would for a full week's skiing.  Lives are busy, so let Powder Byrne take all the hassle off your hands when choosing to go for a quick weekend break to the mountains.

2.  Skiing for families with pre-school kids

For a company which specialises in having full resort service and winter programmes for kids for the exclusive use of its clients, it might be surprising to learn that in select resorts, this full service is maintained right through the season.  So if you still have young children who are not yet at school, we are able to offer parents the very best value, flexibility and the quietest slopes when skiing outside school holidays.   Our pb crèche (for infants from 4 months to 3 years) is available on a complimentary basis for these weeks, representing considerable value for fully qualified childcare and is available 6 days of the week.  Our Yeti Primer programme (for 3-4 years olds) is a gentle introduction to skiing for intrepid little ones, with mornings in the care of our specialist instructors on the nursery slopes and afternoons in our pb crèche with our qualified nannies.  Whilst your little ones are having the time of their lives, you are free to enjoy your skiing for a full day on the slopes.  Children who are under 2 travel free with Powder Byrne when sharing their parents' room.

It is Powder Byrne's 'nothing is too much trouble' approach to service, delivered by their dedicated teams, which adds value to every element of the skiing experience, and sets their service apart.

Privately-owned luxury apartments, Flims

Highly recommended for an unforgettable week is Casa Flumina, a private apartment sleeping up to 6 people with a lovely open fire, spacious living room, private spa, and bespoke boot room with bar, all fully supported by our resort team in Flims.  Equally, one of these luxury private apartments is ideal for those who want an easily accessible destination for a luxury ski weekend.   Reached in just 1hr 45 mins from Zurich and a resort boasting over 225 km of skiing and some of the best mountain dining in Switzerland, this apartment offers a wonderful home-from-home experience for an indulgent trip away. 

Price from just £1,945 pp for 7 nights (or £995 pp for 3 nights in January), based on 4 people sharing and including a daily breakfast bakery delivery; includes return Swiss Flights, private transfers and full Powder Byrne service in resort.  For more information call 020 8246 5300 or visit powderbyrne.com

Powder Byrne Media Contact:  Jenny Trevor                                

Tel: 020 8246 5300

Email:  jenny@powderbyrne.com 

Website:  www.powderbyrne.com 

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Notes to Editors 

Powder Byrne was founded in 1985 by Rory Byrne, whose aim has always been to deliver tailor-made holidays with a focus on quality combined with flexibility and great personal service. 

In 1988 Powder Byrne became the first operator to specialise in corporate ski weekends, offering companies complete flexibility of travel dates and event arrangements.  In 1989 Rory Byrne won The Independent's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.  In 1994 the decision was made to specialise exclusively in high service hotel-based holidays specialising in family skiing, and Powder Byrne now offers a range of exclusive ski destinations in Switzerland, Austria and Italy.  In 1994 a Summer Resorts programme was added.  Their award-winning exclusive winter and summer kids programmes offer inspirational childcare and sports tuition for kids from crèche age right up to teenagers.   In 2009 Air & Space was created providing adventure experiences for families wanting more discovery from their travels, but with the same levels of luxury and seamless service that Powder Byrne are now renowned for.   Whilst seen to be the family travel specialists, they continue to specialise in arranging private ski weekends for adults as well as bespoke events for corporate groups.