What is included in my holiday as a skier/snowboarder?
A DSUK holiday includes Flights, Transfers (destination airport to hotel and return), Half board accommodation, Lift pass, 6 half days of Snowsport lessons and equipment hire.
What is included in my holiday as a carer/family member?
A DSUK holiday for a family member or carer includes Flights, Transfers (destination airport to hotel and return), Half board accommodation. A lift pass can be added if you wish to ski/ snowboard.
Can I book a holiday if I have not skied or snowboarded before?
Yes, you can, however, it is recommended to have skiing or snowboarding experience before coming on a DSUK Holiday so that you can make the most of the holiday.
If you are interested, and have not had any experience on the slopes, please do not worry. We advise to book lessons with DSUK prior to holiday departure, and we can ensure you are fully prepared for what will be a fantastic holiday. Book lessons or call 01479 788 770.
Do I have to be a member to book a holiday?
Yes, you need to be a DSUK member. If you are not a member but would like to attend a holiday, within the registration form, it will ask if you wish to become a member and we will add cost onto holiday price.
Am I allowed to bring a carer and a family member? What is the maximum number of people allowed per booking?
Yes, you can bring a carer (or carers) and family members, there is no maximum number of accompanying travellers per booking, it will depend purely on flight and room availability.
Do I need to book insurance?
Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended for individuals to carry out travel insurance. It is down to individuals to book insurance; we can’t unfortunately make insurance recommendations.
What happens if I get COVID which prevents me from going on holiday when I’ve booked and paid?
If you unfortunately get COVID and are insured, your holiday will be covered by Crystal/ TUI who are our holiday representatives. You must be insured for security of holiday payments in the event of not being able to travel because of COVID.
Do I need to be vaccinated against Covid to travel on a DSUK Holiday?
DSUK does not require proof of vaccination however we do ask that you check the local restrictions, advice, and guidelines in your destination to ensure you are able to travel.
Information can be found via the Foreign & Commonwealth Office here:
- Entry requirements - Andorra travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Entry requirements - France travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How will you know what equipment I will need for my holiday ?
A lesson is included so that we can assess your needs and make sure we have the right equipment.
What is the payment structure of the holiday ?
Total cost of your holiday will be upfront in full unless a payment plan has been agreed otherwise.
Why does my holiday cost more than for a carer or family member travelling with me ?
The Ski/Snowboard holiday cost includes the cost of instructors for you, these are comparable with the price of a local in-resort ski school. Family member and carer prices do not include lessons, which can be booked locally.
Can I choose to ski in the morning or afternoon?
We will always try to accommodate people's wishes to ski when they want but this is not always possible due to equipment requirements. Please discuss with the lead instructor at the first meeting on arrival.
Can I choose my instructor?
We will always try to accommodate wishes but instructors sometimes need to change to other lessons due to the physical nature of the job. Please discuss with the lead instructor at the first meeting on arrival. If you wish to ski/snowboard with the instructor you usually have lessons within the UK, we cannot guarantee this for our Holidays.
