Monday, January 19, 2009

About Flights to St Moritz

By Tom Martens

St. Moritz is the epitome of a traditional ski resort city. Skiers flock there by the thousands to savor the glitz and glamour which is as important as the skiing. Flights from the UK and Ireland hover in the 200-300 with Swiss International Airlines offering the best prices. You can also check with Lufthansa, but their rates are usually higher. Flights depart from London, Heathrow, Manchester, Gatwick, Birmingham and Glascow.

International Travelers travel to St. Moritz via Zurich, which is located about 150 miles from the resort. From there, catch a train from the airport to Church and then transfer for train to St. Moritz. Those, who have money to spare, can chose to take a plane from Zurich to Samden, a local airport near St. Moritz.

St. Moritz is amongst worlds the most famous winter resorts and also one of the oldest. St. Moritz has to be visited during the ski-season of November to April. With its fantastic year-round sunshine you will have a most pleasant holiday, especially if you go at Christmas for the best possible snow. Why not check out St. Moritz reputation as a spa town, it has been famous for it since the Middle Ages.

There are 80 kilometers of piste length, or 88 slopes, at St. Moritz for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Roughly 40 percent of these slopes are utilized for advanced level skiers with the remainder geared toward beginner and intermediate ski levels. St. Moritz is also adjacent to two additional ski areas, granting the resort access to an additional 270 kilometers outside of their area, and feature 56 lifts connecting them all. They also feature a snowboard park, and Crest Run, a sled racing run over 1,200 meters long and cross-country ski paths with the extensive ski slopes.

If you tire of the slopes, St. Moritz offers plenty of options. Mountain climbing, paragliding, bob sledding, horse races and snow cricket are some of the additional outdoor alternatives. You can also ice skate on the resort lake or snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Venture indoors to select from casinos, high end restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and concert spaces. The chic boutiques offer shopping adventures, or explore the art and folklore museums for a taste of culture. A train ride on the high end Glacier Express or Berninina Express allows you to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

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