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Hundreds of skiers will be able to enjoy two extra days on Austria’s slopes with the launch of new rail-inclusive ski packages to three resorts in the Tirol: Alpbach, Hopfgarten, and Söll.

Choosing a family-friendly resort is tricky at the best of times. Variety of slopes? Childcare options? Transfer time? But when household budgets are feeling the squeeze, the top consideration is cost. Follow the Tirol Tourist Board top 5 tips.

The countdown is on. With up to 80cm of fresh snow falling on the Pitztal Glacier over the weekend, it is a welcome start to the winter season. Read on to find out which ski areas are already open and the top news for 2011-12 in the Austrian Tirol.

With summer nearly over before it has truly begun, there is still time to head off for a late summer break before the leaves start falling and the nights draw in.

Kaluma has appointed Becky Horton, Horton PR, to manage UK PR activity for Kaluma Ski and Kaluma Retreats from 1st August 2011.