P201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:13:02 ———————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS ——— ITALY'S POPULARITY as a ski destination has risen rapidly in the past few seasons because of good exchange rates. This has made it cheaper than rival resorts in France, Switzerland and Austria and particularly appealing to the young or those on a limited budget. But Italian resorts are also famous for their lively nightlife and discos where you can dance until dawn. ——————————————————————————————————1/8—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 FIRST CHOICE HOLIDAYS-SEE PAGE 266 World Winter Sun UK Weather AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:12:12 ————————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS —— LA THUILE up in the Western Alps near the French border is annually gaining popularity as an ideal family resort. It is not as noisy as some othjt resorts and the atmosphere of this village is better described as friendly and relaxing. The main purpose built Planibjl Complex has a range of restaurants and bars while there are more good eating places in the village itself. ——————————————————————————————————2/8—— Ski reports 204-205 Sun forecasts 203 BASK ON A TROPICAL BEACH SEE P259 World Winter Sun UK Wjathjr AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:31:47 ———————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS ——— LA THUILE is set among magnificent scenery which affords a view of both Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. The skiing appeals to all levels, with a pick of nursery slopes, some 22 runs including long, winding ones for the intermediate and 11 black runs plus plenty of off piste skiing around Peter St Bernard. Snowboarding is also good in this resort with regular contests and high class pistes. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 FIRST CHOICE HOLIDAYS-SEE PAGE 266 World Winter Sun US Wjathjr AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:44:11 ————————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS —— CANAZEI AND ITS neighbour Campitello are resorts in the Val di Fatso in the beautiful Dolomite Mountains to the east. This is a largely unspoilt region with a huge ski area for all levels. The runs for the intermediates are said to be the best in the Dolomites. The buildings are Austrian but the atmosphere is Italian with plenty of places to enjoy your apses ski. Bars and restaurants abound. ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Holiday index 200 Visas 208 COMPUTER GAMES FAN? TRY p470 C4 World Winter Sun UK Wjathjr AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:42:51 ———————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS ——— CERVINIA IS AMONG the highest resorts in Italy and is dominated by the awesome Matterhorn. It is another huge area for skiing with 45 runs for all levels. But because of its long wide open runs it is regarded as best for intermediates There is plenty of off piste skiing. Apses ski includes the usual Italian range of bars, restaurants and discos But for the super active, there is a ice rink open until midnight. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— Our guide to holidays on Teletext 200 FLIGHT ARRIVALS p290 World Winter Sun UK Weather AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:44:12 ———————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS ——— SILVA ENJOYS the envious reputation of being one of the prettiest ski areas in Italy. Set at the head of the Val Gardjna in the Dolomites, it is another vast ski region with runs for all. Again the wide open runs appeal most to the intermediate. There is an excellent lift system. Besides the usual restaurants and bars, Austrian influence has brought in a range of bierkellers. ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— All the latest holiday news 206 GO GREEN, SAVE THE WORLD p460 C4 World Winter Sun UK Wjathjr AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:15:43 ———————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS ——— ALTHOUGH ITALY is mainly an alpine ski destination, many resorts offer cross country skiing while there are some operators, like Inn Travel which specialisj in this type of skiing. The main resorts are Bellamonte, Kastelruth and Seisjralm in the Dolomites. Headwater Holidays has introduced Italy for the first time this season with nordic skiing in the Valle d'Aorta at Periasc and Antagnod. ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 THE TOP TV STORIES p110 World Winter Sun UK Weather AirportsP201 Teletext 201 Dec30 04:11:42 ————————————————— SKI ITALY IN FOCUS —— THERE ARE NOW numerous operators to the growing number of resorts in Italy. Here are a random few: First Choice 0161 745 7000 Inghams 0181 780 4450 Crystal Holidays 0181 399 5144 Headwater Holidays 01606 48699 Inn Travel 01439 771111 Panorama Ski 01273 206531 SkiBound 01273 677777 Waymark Holidays 01753 516477. Interski 01623 551024 Alpine Tours 01227 454777. ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— Tourist rates 207 World weather 202 THE TOP TV STORIES p110 World Winter Sun UK Weather Airports