1st Time on the Ski Slopes

Learn to Ski
We at Thomson have Learn to Ski packs which include everything - from skis and boots to high quality instructors and are aimed at complete beginners. We take pride in welcomming entrants to this fantastic winter sport by ensuring that our 'Learn to Ski' packs are uncomplicated, affordable and easy to book. To make it even simplier, we have specificly chosen the best resorts which we know will deliver an exciting and fun-filled winter holiday experience for couples, families and groups of friends of all ages.
Learn to Ski includes
- English speaking instruction
- ski and boot hire
A lift pass may be included in the price depending on the resort.
We highly recommend pre-booking these ski packages in the UK as they may not always be available locally.
Learn to Cross-country
From £105 including 5x2 hours tuition and 6 day equipment hire in Seefeld, Austria. Ruka in Finland also have a Learn to cross-country package with prices from £100.
Learn to Board
Your first time on a snowboard does not have to be a painful and frustrating experience. Snowboarding has a swift learning curve and with the right instruction, this can really pay off. At the end of the day, you will want to be the one at the bar bragging about your riding, not aching in your room like you have just run the London Marathon.

The Beach

What better way to unwind far from everyday life than to go on a beach holiday? Sun, sea and sand...they’re what beach holidays are all about. With hundreds of exotic summer sun and winter sun destinations available at thomascook.com, whenever you plan to travel you can find a beach resort hotel to suit your plans and budget. Relax at one of our Greece hotels, sip cocktails on a Caribbean beach at sunset or watch the children splash around in the Mediterranean Sea. Many beach resorts also offer all inclusive packages, so you can let your hair down and enjoy the hotel facilities without worrying about spending too much. Book early to get your favourite beach holiday. But don’t worry if you haven’t - we also have last minute beach holiday deals to some great destinations.

Thailand Temples

Wat Phrasrirattana Sasadaram (Wat Phra Kaeo), or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, situated within the Grand Palace, near Sanam Luang, is a sacred symbol of the Rattanakosin, or Bangkok, Dyansty and the most important temple in realm. It was built by King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, at the same time as the Grand Palace in 1782, when he established Bangkok as his capital, in order to serve as the palace chapel, in which traditional royal ceremonies would be conducted. It thus has a sanctuary for the performance of Buddhist rites, but no residences for monks.


The temple is richly endowed with fine art and architecture. The Emerald Buddha image is enshrined in the phra ubosot, the exterior walls of which are covered with beautiful designs in gold leaf and glass, while the interior walls bear murals depicting the life of Buddha and other subjects.The phra mondop, or library, is set on a high base surmounted by a stepped pyramid. Inside is reserved a chest containing the Tripitaka, the Buddhist sacred scripture.The Royal Pantheon, or Prasat Thepbidon, has a high spire. Inside are enshrined statures of the eight previous kings of the Chakri Dynasty.Next to phra mondop is a miniature replica of Angor Wat, which King Rama IV had constructed.The walls of the cloister are decorated with murals showing scenes from the Ramakian, the Thai version of the Ramayana. These were originally painted during the reign of King Rama I and have been restored several times.