Thompsons Holidays
Ski 2008/9
Your approved Thompsons agent is:
Just a phone call away from a remarkable holiday.
If you are trying to decide
whether to go skiing for the first
time, please realize that this could
well be the holiday of a lifetime! Contents
If you are a repeat skier looking 6-7
Skiing with Thompsons
to go back again or perhaps
8-9
looking for a new destination - you Choosing the right ski resort
know it’s a holiday of a lifetime! 10
For 30 years Thompsons Holidays Selecting your package
11
has been offering skiing holidays
Everything you need to know
for beginners, intermediaries,
12 - 13
and the black slope (experienced) Livigno
fanatics. From the family holiday 14 - 15
Kitzbühel
to corporate incentives, fully
16 - 17
inclusive trips, to accommodation Westendorf
packages only, let us introduce
JOHANNESBURG: Travel House, 6 Hood Ave, Rosebank, South Africa.
P.O. Box 41032, Craighall, 2024, South Africa. Docex 270, Randburg. you to the world of snow and
Tel: (27) (11) 770-7511; Fax: (27) (11) 770-7670/1/2.
DURBAN: 20 The Boulevard, West End Office Park, Spine Road, Westville, South
what’s available for 2008/2009.
Africa. P.O. Box 2758, Westway Office Park, 3635, Durban, South Africa. Docex
238, Durban. Tel: (27) (31) 275-3500; Fax: (27) (31) 275-3990.
CAPE TOWN: 15th Floor, Main Tower, Standard Bank Centre, Hertzog Boulevard,
Foreshore, South Africa. P.O. Box 382, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa. Docex 145,
Cape Town. Tel: (27) (21) 408-9500; Fax: (27) (21) 408-9596.
Thompsons Holidays: A division of Cullinan Holdings LTD (Reg No 1902/001808/06)
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 Skiing with
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client. We have gone the extra mile to ensure that all your travel needs are
covered and are confident that after reading it, you’ll insist on a Thompsons
holiday. The Thompsons website is a one-stop shop for a variety of exciting
holidays. Simply visit www.thompsons.co.za and discover a wealth of travel
opportunities.

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deserve. Just pop into a travel agency near you and request a Thompsons
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Price Guarantee
Once full payment is received from you, the price paid is guaranteed,
irrespective of any subsequent changes in airfare or fluctuations in the
exchange rate.

Awards Speak Volumes

With 30 years experience in the travel industry, we have built a reputation
for providing excellent service, specialist knowledge and value for money
tailor-made packages. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed, for five
consecutive years, Thompsons has been voted Best International Tour
Operator and Best African Tour Operator in the Diners Club ASATA Travel
Awards. 

Thompsons Value for Money

As one of the largest Tour Operators selling Ski holidays, Thompsons enjoys
excellent rates and booking conditions with our partner airlines, hotels,
transfers, ski equipment hire, lift passes, ski schools and excursion suppliers.
This translates into the best possible value for you, our valued customer.

Travel Pack
Prior to departure, your documents will be handed to you. Each pack contains
valuable information, as well as re-usable luggage labels and other surprises
depending on your destination. In the event of an emergency, a Thompsons
staff member is contactable by phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Thompsons Top-Ups
Stretch you Rands and Top-Up your Thompsons ski package with additional
experiences to enhance your holiday. By booking Ski packs and all your
optional extras in South Africa you are assured to save time, hassle and
money.

Refer to our website www.thompsons.co.za for more information.

Prices in this brochure are subject to change. Prices are correct at time of going to print.
Thompsons standard terms and conditions apply. E&OE.

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 Choosing The Right Ski Resort
It is most important that you select the right
resort. Thompsons Holidays offer 3 resorts
in Austria and Italy which we believe will
guarantee you that dream ski and snow
holiday. Each of the resorts are manned by our
own team of friendly and experienced South
African Professional Resort Organizers, who
will be on hand to assist you in making your
ski experience as memorable as possible
Livigno
The most remote and affordable of the Alpine
Resorts. This delightful Italian resort offers a
superb all-round affordable ski holiday. Lively
après ski bars and entertainment are plentiful
and the immense variety of duty-free shops will
amaze! For everything you need to know about
skiing in Livigno turn to pages 12 & 13.
Choosing The Right Ski Resort
Kitzbühel
A captivating Tyrolean town known as much
for its fashionable visitors and wild après ski
as it is for its famous Hahnenkamm World
Cup race course. Whether you go to ski and
snowboard, party or shop, Kitzbühel is the
ultimate fun alpine resort. Refer to pages 14 &
15 for more details on Kitzbühel
Westendorf
Charmingly small and compact the village
of Westendorf is part of the extensive Ski
Welt ski area, Austria’s largest ski region.
Not only is it reasonably priced but it’s also
ideal for those who want to escape the
large crowds. See pages 16 & 17 for all the
information you need.
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Resorts at a Glance
DETAILS KITZBÜHEL WESTENDORF LIVIGNO
Country Austria Austria Italy
Arrival Airport Munich Munich Milan
Meet & greet at Airport Yes Yes Yes
Transfer Time 3 hours 2.5 hours 4 hours
Closest Train Station In resort 5 - 10 km Zernez-40min
Resort Height 800m 800m 1816m
Top Lift Height 2000m 2000m 3000m
Lifts 60 93 31
Mountain Huts 41 73 7
Beginner Very good Excellent Excellent
Intermediate Excellent Excellent Excellent
Advanced Excellent Very Good Very good
Choosing The Right Ski Resort
Snowboarders Very good Very Good Excellent
Pisted Runs 165km 250km 115km
Longest Run 7km 8km 7km
Surrounding Ski Area Excellent Excellent Very good
Snow canons Yes Yes Yes
Accommodation Pension Pension Pension
3 * Hotel 3 * Hotel 3 * Hotel
4 * Hotel 4 * Hotel 4 * Hotel
Self-catering Self-catering
Non ski activities Excellent Very Good Excellent
Shopping Excellent Average Excellent
Entertainment Excellent Very Good Excellent
Kids Club Yes Yes Yes
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 Selecting Your Package
Your package is made up of all the travel
arrangements, fun activities, a welcome dinner
and the services of our Professional Resort
Organizers to assist you throughout your stay.
Selecting Your Package
Thompsons offer two different packages:
‘Free & Easy’
This includes all your basic essentials
as follows:
• Meet and greet on arrival at Munich or
Milan Airports
• Transfers to your chosen resort
• Accommodation as selected
• Thompsons Representative Services
• A welcome dinner
• Ski discing & bum boarding (go-carting in
Livigno)
• Thompsons ski shirt
‘Fun & Ski’
This is a more inclusive package offered in all
the resorts. You will receive all of the above plus
an additional two dinners with evening
entertainment.
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Thompsons Professional
Resort Organizer (PRO)
Available in each of our resorts these PRO’s will
have you settled in your hotel and up and skiing
in no time at all. They are also experts on the
best places to meet for fun après ski and dinners.
Their services include:
• Transfer assistance to your resort on a
scheduled Thompsons coach
• Assistance with obtaining your Ski Pack
• Daily ski guiding for intermediate skiers
• Kids Club from 16h00 to 21h00
(in season only)
• Daily après ski program
• Resort information packs on arrival
• Office facilities
• Assistance with excursion programmes
Ski Pack
Once you’ve selected your package get yourself
ready for the slopes and pre-book your Ski Pack.
It is highly recommended to book these services
before departure as this will save you time, hassle
and money. These services can be sold individually;
refer to the resort pages for price guidelines.
Ski Pass
Your Ski Pass gives you access to the ski lifts, ski
runs and busses in the region.
TIP: If you have pre-booked your Ski Pass with
us the Thompsons PRO will have it waiting for
you on arrival in the resort and you can avoid the
queues.
Ski Equipment Hire
The Thompsons PRO will take you to be fitted for
your ski equipment which includes, skis, ski boots
and ski poles or snowboard and boots. Ski lock-
ers are available. Please note that this does not
include ski clothing.
Ski or Snowboard Lessons
Ski School is fun, informative and the most practi-
cal way to get you onto the slopes. If you have
never skied or tried snowboarding before, it is
recommended that you take lessons. Choose
between our First Timer or Standard Ski Lesson
packages. Ski School for children is also great fun
and is offered separately to that of the adults.
Groups & Incentives
Skiing trips are huge fun and also excellent team-
builders. With one call to our experienced team
of group sales professionals, we will tailor make
your itinerary to create an experience of a life-
time, we offer a number of activities and enter-
tainment programs for the non skier too.
Thompsons provide a professional, comprehen-
sive travel service, from presentation to assisting
with teaser campaigns, special room drops and
private check-in at airports. We will be by your
side every step of the way !
Everything You Need To Know
Meet & Greet & Transfers
All Thompsons ski guests travelling on the sched-
uled coach from Munich or Milan are met by a
Thompsons PRO. During your transfer to the
accommodation of your choice, you have the
opportunity to get to know your resort repre-
sentative as well as all the other eager skiers in
the group. For those who prefer, private transfers
may be arranged at an additional cost. If you are
not arriving at the schedule time, a private trans-
fer will automatically be booked.
Après Ski
Après ski literally means ‘after skiing’ in French
and refers to the time spent relaxing and social-
izing in pubs and restaurants at the end of a day
on the slopes. All three resorts have a fabu-
lous selection of bars and restaurants, as well as
Casino’s, cinemas and other night time entertain-
ment. Each resort has its own special charm and
brand of entertainment to ensure that you have
an unforgettable holiday.
Thompsons Kids Club
A ski resort is the ideal destination for a family
holiday. Children love to ski and they are usually
the most able and enthusiastic skiers in the family.
Thompsons offer a Kids Program for all children
between the ages of 5 and 12 during Peak Sea-
son. (Out of peak season a program is available
on request ). This fun program is carefully planned
and offers a set choice of activities to keep the
kids busy whilst their parents are enjoying Après
Ski activities. Activities include Snowman Building,
free use of bumboards, Rock Climbing, Indoor
Swimming Pool activities, waterslides (in Kitz-
buhel) and much more. This program must be pre
booked with the Thompsons PRO in the resort.
What to pack
Deciding what to pack is always a challenge. Ski
Everything You Need To Know
clothing should be warm, practical and water-
proof. Layering is the best strategy for dealing
with the ever changing mountain weather.
A few of the essential items we suggest you
take are, beanies, gloves, thermal underwear,
ski jackets & pants, sunglasses, sun cream & lip
balm.
Free Presentation THOMPSONS TOP UPS
Let us help you make the best decision to suit
Medical Insurance:
your holiday needs. Contact Thompsons Holidays
for your personalized presentation. This can be Having the correct insurance cover for your
arranged in the comfort of your home or at the skiing trip is essential, consult our experts on
Travel Agency of your choice. what the best insurance package for you.
Prices from R190 pp
Get to grips with Ski Lingo :
Bobsledding - Cool runnings…. the real thing Need Transport to and
Curling - Bowling on Ice! from the Airport in SA
Snow Rafting - Slide down the slope sitting in a Take the hassle out of getting to and from
rubber dingy. the airport and let us book a door to door
Paragliding - Tandem paragliding from the top private transfer with Avis Point2Point.
of a mountain.
Prices from R314 pp return
Tyre Tubing - Slide down the ski run sitting on a
tractor tyre! (fun for everyone)
Self Catering Starter Packs
Cross-country skiing - Self propelled skiing on a
If you are staying in self catering apartments
generally flat surface using special skis.
Ski Bob - Like a bicycle but on skis. let us worry about the shopping for those
first day essentials. Pre purchase your start-
Après Ski - Once the mountains are closed, it’s
er packs which include:
the fun stuff that headaches are made of!
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, bread, margarine,
dishwashing liquid, soap, soup, salt, cheese,
jam & toilet rolls.
Price from R255 pp
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LOCATION: In the Italian Alps
ARRIVAL AIRPORT: Zurich
CURRENCY: Euro (€)
ALTITUDE:
1 816 to 3 000m. 115 pisted slopes
Livigno
Nestled between the North and Southern Alps, close to the Swiss border lies the
duty free resort of Livingo. Due to its high altitude, Livigno has a good snow record,
“Duty-free shopping... and great skiing!”

The apartments include facilities such as TVs,

telephones, private facilities, bed linen and well
The more experienced children can improve
their ski training with the fun & educational pro-
LIFTS: 32 lifts taking 47,060 people/hour, equipped kitchens. It is important to note that grammes. For after ski activities whilst the parents
even when conditions are not as favourable elsewhere. The famous cosmopolitan
3 gondolas, 15 chairlift and 14 button lifts. these apartments are not serviced. enjoy some après ski activities make use of our

Livigno - Italy
mountain resort stretches 3 km along the Valley floor. Livigno is a superb all-round and
Livigno - Italy

types of runs: Thompsons Kids Club.

BLUE - Beginner.
Red - Intermediate.
Black - Advanced
TIME DIFFERENCE:
1 hour behind SA time.
what things cost
These prices are an indication only and may
vary according to hotels and seasons. Euro
(€)
Glass of wine from
Beer from
Bottle of water from
Coldrink from
Light meal in restaurant from
affordable ski resort offering high altitude skiing, plenty of entertainment and fantastic
shopping. A free bus service operates around the resort 7 days a week.
Skiing
You can ski on both sides of the Valley, the
Carosello and Costaccia areas on the one side
and the Mottolino on the other. At an altitude
of 1816m, Livigno enjoys a fantastic snow record,
reaching heights of 3000m. The wide, long pistes
make Livigno ideal for the beginner. Intermediates
have an abundance of long red runs to keep them
€ 2
€ 2 to € 3,50 occupied. 115km of ski slopes with high speed
€ 2 chairlifts allows for non-stop skiing.
€ 1,50
€ 8 to € 12
Even the advanced will find a few black runs in the
resort to blast through and the off piste skiing and
tree runs will keep you on your toes.
Accommodation
Thompsons offer a range of options all located
close to the ski slopes.
Self Catering : We have a selection of self catering
apartments ranging from 2 bedded to 3 bedroom
apartments predominately located in the San
Rocco and Carosello areas.
Livigno Ski Map
Hotels : There are 3 & 4 star options available,
all well positioned, including the basic amenities, Resort Activites
satellite TV, en-suite bathrooms & breakfast daily. • Ski dooing • Snow karting
Some options may include dinners. • Night skiing • Ski discing
• Snowshoe treks • Driving on ice
For the Kids • Sleigh rides • Ice go-carting
Livigno is safe and fun for kids, with loads of • Husky village • Horse riding
activities, excellent miniclubs and ski schools. • Ice skating • Mt hut dinners
The baby-beginners start their ski careers in the • Quad biking • Arcade centre
safe hands of qualified instructors and play in the • Bum boarding • Indoor climbing
dedicated children’s Ski play area supplied with wall
moving carpet lifts and equipment.
free & easy packages
PACKAGE TRAVEL DATES NIGHTS RATES (from pp)
Opening Special 10 to 20 December ‘08 10 R6 079
Christmas & New Year 20 December to 03 January ‘09 14 R15 529
Christmas 20 to 30 December ‘08 10 R9 989
New Year 30 December to 10 January ‘09 11 R10 955
Low Season 10 January to 07 February ‘09 7 R5 445
21 March to 18 April ‘09 7 R5 445
Packages include:
• Meet and greet on arrival at Milan airport • Return airport/resort transfers
• 7, 10 , 11 or 14 Nights accommodation in a 3* Superior Studio Apartment
• Services of Thompsons PRO • A welcome dinner • Ski discing and bum boarding
• Ski guiding and a Thompsons ski shirt.
Prices are per person sharing. Subject to change. * Flights offered off allocation.

6 Day Ski Pass

ski pack - price guide
from R1 940
6 Day Ski Hire from R1 000
6 Day Ski School from R1 363

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LOCATION: In the Austrian Alps
ARRIVAL AIRPORT: Munich
CURRENCY: Euro (€)
ALTITUDE:
800 to 2 000m
LIFTS:
Kitzbühel - Austria
5 Cable Cars, 27 Chair lifts, 28 drag lifts plus
new 8, 6& 4 man chairlifts.
types of runs:
BLUE - Beginner.
Red - Intermediate.
Black - Advanced
TIME DIFFERENCE:
1 hour behind SA time.
what things cost
These prices are an indication only and may
vary according to hotels and seasons. Euro
(€)
Glass of wine from
Beer from
Bottle of water from
Coke from
Light meal in restaurant from
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Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel skiing is renowned the world over - whether it’s the site of the intimidating
Hahnenkamm classic ski race, it’s status as a playground for the rich and famous, or
just because of the picturesque town and superb skiing. It is architecturally the most
“The most beautiful ski resort in Austria”
Accommodation
Thompsons have carefully hand-picked the
accommodation options. All offer great locations,
For the Kids
During the day there are professional local English
Speaking child minders who run some fantastic
are serviced daily and promise warm, friendly entertainment programs throughout the season.
Kitzbühel - Austria
beautiful ski resort in Austria and bustles with bars, cafes and the traditional sound of
professional Alpine hospitality. They accept children from the ages of 0 - 14 yrs.
Austrian music. Non-skiers on holiday in Kitzbühel can enjoy well-prepared walking These activities and fantastic Ski Schools for the
paths or join an excursion to the historic cities of Salzburg or Innsbruck. Pensions: These are guesthouses or bed and kids are available at an additional cost. For after
breakfasts as we know them, which offer great Ski activities in peak season make use of our
value and are mostly family run. The Austrians Thompsons Kids Club.
Skiing pride themselves in their homes and treat their
Situated in a ‘snow corner’ of the Alps, the resort Beginners will not feel left out either with the guests accordingly. All offer en-suite bathrooms Resort Activites
presents a modern state of the art ski circuit, the superb ski schools and a choice of wide open and breakfast daily.
• Tobogganning • Mountain hut
region boasts 168km of perfectly groomed slopes, blue runs to progress to. For the experts, some
• Sleigh rides dinners
fantastic deep downhill runs and snow-making of the most extensive mogul runs in Europe can Hotels: All centrally located offering your basic
• Ice skating • Indoor climbing
on 65km of piste. For snowboarders there is a be found here. amenities and breakfast daily. En-suite bathrooms,
• Bum boarding walls
permanent boarder cross park with half pipe. satellite TV’s and minibars are also available.
• Ski discing
Recent lift improvements have alleviated
€ 3 to € 6 • Horse riding
€ 4 to € 6 Kitzbühel is an intermediate skier’s paradise with bottlenecks in the system and the Kitzbühel
€ 2 to € 4 a lovely selection of red and blue runs and some skiing experience is even better for it. Truly a free & easy packages
€ 3 to € 5 spectacular scenery. resort with something for all levels of skier.
€ 8 to € 35 PACKAGE TRAVEL DATES NIGHTS RATES (from pp)
Opening Special 13 to 20 December ‘08 7 R6 414
Kitzbuhel Ski Map Christmas 20 to 27 December ‘08 7 R9 194
New Year 27 December ‘08 to 03 January ‘09 7 R9 845
Low Season 03 to 10 January ‘09 7 R7 610
07 to 28 March ‘09 7 R6 414
Packages include:
• Meet and greet on arrival at Munich airport • Return airport/resort transfers
• 7 nights accommodation including breakfast • Services of Thompsons PRO
• A welcome dinner • Ski discing and bum boarding • Ski guiding and a Thompsons ski shirt.
Prices are per person sharing. Subject to change. * Flights offered off allocation.
ski pack - price guide
6 Day Ski Pass from R2 103
6 Day Ski Hire from R1 826
6 Day Ski School from R2 207
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LOCATION: In the Austrian Alps
ARRIVAL AIRPORT: Munich
CURRENCY: Euro (€)
ALTITUDE:
800 to 2 000m. Ski area consists of 250 km
Westendorf - Austria
of prepared runs in The SkiWelt
LIFTS:
12 lifts in Westendorf and 93 in the SkiWelt.
types of runs:
BLUE - Beginner.
Red - Intermediate.
Black - Advanced
TIME DIFFERENCE:
1 hour behind SA time.
what things cost
These prices are an indication only and may
vary according to hotels and seasons. Euro
(€)
Glass of wine from
Beer from
Bottle of water from
Coke from
Light meal in restaurant from
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Westendorf
Located just 17km from Kitzbuhel, this picturesque, unspoilt, friendly and informal
resort is an ideal family option. It sits on a plateau above a Valley with much of the
“An informal resort ideal for families”
Accommodation
We have carefully selected a range of efficiently
For the Kids
Westendorf offers excellent facilities for
Westendorf - Austria
run traditional accommodation establishments to children. With a kindergarten Ski school where
accommodation and facilities lining the main road through the village.
suit every taste and budget. you can be relaxed knowing that your children
Westendorf boasts magnificent views, excellent nursery slopes, doorstep skiing and
Self Catering : We offer 1 and 2 bedroom apar- are well supervised by enthusiastic English speak-
more ambitious runs. The attractive village has plenty of atmosphere and offers plenty ments (4 & 6 sleepers) with a double sleeper couch ing instructors. There are also excellent child
to do once you’re off the slopes. in the lounge. The apartments include facilities minding programmes available. For after ski
such as TVs, telephones, private facilities, bed activities in peak season make use of our
Skiing linen and well equipped kitchens. It is important to Thompsons Kids Club.
The joining together of the ski areas of Westendorf Intermediates will enjoy the fact that the pistes note that these apartments are not serviced daily.
and Kirchberg/Kitzbühel gives way to the third are wide open with evenly sloping gradients in
largest ski area in Europe - with 150 lifts and hun- every direction. Pensions : Guesthouses or larger Bed & Breakfast Resort Activites
dreds of piste kilometers of all difficulty levels, it’s For the more advanced skiers Westendorf has establishments which are generally family-run in • Cross country • Tyrolean eveings
bound to amaze! some challenging off piste skiing. the true sense of the word. Our Pensions are well skiing • Sleigh rides
priced & positioned, offer en-suite facilities and • Winter hiking • Tobogganing
For the beginners convenience is the name of breakfast daily. • 9 Pin bowling • Ice skating
€ 3 to € 6
the game, the slopes are close to town easy and • Day excursions • Bum boarding
€ 4 to € 6
€ 2 to € 4 great fun. to Innsbruck & • Ski discing
€ 3 to € 5 Salzburg
€ 8 to € 35
free & easy packages
Westendorf Ski Map
PACKAGE TRAVEL DATES NIGHTS RATES (from pp)
Christmas 20 to 30 December ‘08 10 R8 788
New Year 30 December ‘08 to 10 January ‘09 11 R9 072
Packages include:
• Meet and greet on arrival at Munich airport • Return airport/resort transfers
• 10 or 11 nights accommodation in a standard Pension including breakfast
• Services of a Thompsons PRO • A welcome dinner • Ski discing and bum boarding
• Ski guiding and a Thompsons ski shirt.
Prices are per person sharing. Subject to change. * Flights offered off allocation.
ski pack - price guide
9 Day Skiwelt Ski Pass from R3 130
9 Day Ski Hire from R1 308
6 Day Ski School from R1 553
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