Travel digest with Barry Coughlan

Directski.com reports huge increases in group bookings for the next skiing season and advises potential customers to get their skates on, with Christmas, New Year and mid-term break periods very heavily booked. 

The carrot is a €50 discount from the early birds but customers can also avail of an online €30 cash-back.

All Directski.com packages include return flights, return transfers and seven nights accommodation.