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Ski without the Crowds: Lesser-Known European Resorts to Discover with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

As the summer heat begins to cool, now is the ideal time to get inspired for planning an exciting ski holiday in a unique and secluded setting. From perfecting parallel turns on Romania’s Poiana Brasov slopes, to ski jumping in Slovenia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a number of hotels across Europe in close proximity to hidden gem ski resorts that offer an abundance of top-quality skiing and local culture.

The hospitality group recently extended their Welcome Back promotion, which gives travellers reduced prices between 5 - 10%. With a generous window of travel dates valid until 30th January, 2021 for bookings made by 31st December, 2020 and a range of hotels for every budget, guests can find the best property to settle in for the ultimate ski getaway.

Here are four ideas for top ski holidays where guests can benefit from Welcome Back:

For Families - Ramada Resort by Wyndham Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Set in Slovenia’s Julian Alps, Kranjska Gora is a small resort ideal for both ski experts looking for thrilling runs and novices and families with young children looking to build their confidence and book a good value ski holiday. The charming resort has 18 ski slopes of different technical difficulty. Brave daredevils can take on the ski jumps at Planica or snowboard at Arnolstain Monte Lussari, while families can take on the nursery slopes right on the edge of Kranjska Gora village. Non-ski activities include sledging and ice-skating. Close to the Italian and Austrian borders the local cuisine combines the best of both, making it easy to indulge in pizza for lunch and strudel for tea.

Guests can relax and unwind after a long day of skiing at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Kranjska Gora. The property is only a 4-minute walk from the ski lift and offers 118 comfortable rooms, each with their own private terrace.

Room rates from approximately £126 for a double occupancy room

Tobogganing Tours for the Non-Skier - Ramada by Wyndham Innsbruck Tivoli, Austria

Ramada by Wyndham Innsbruck Tivoli boasts breath-taking views of the Tyrolean Mountains. Elferlifte ski resort can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car and is one of Stubai Valley’s best-kept secrets. This resort offers challenging skiing, as well as an exceptionally long run that takes skiers and snowboarders down 1,000 metres to the bottom of the cable car on the valley floor.

A free shuttle service from the hotel allows easy access to over 3,000 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes, 30 snow parks offering spectacular pipes, rails and kickers, and 4,000 kilometres of varied trails.

Tobogganing tours suitable for adults and kids are available and accessible by lift, toboggan taxi or on foot, whilst other non-skiing sporting activities include mountain bike tours, adventurous climbing routes and paragliding.

Room rates from approximately £112 per night for a double occupancy room

For the best of Night Skiing - Wyndham Grand Bad Reichenhall Axelmannstein, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Situated in the heart of the historic town of Bad Reichenhall, Wyndham Grand Bad Reichenhall Axelmannstein is the ideal base to explore the Berchtesgaden Alps. With 180km of slopes, 21 pistes and 14 ski resorts, there is something to suit every type of skier. Götschen and Aschauerweiher are located just 20 minutes from the hotel by car. Götschen offers weekly night skiing and Aschauerweiher is a paradise for the cross-country skier with over 20km of well-groomed trails set against a backdrop of the world famous Watzmann.

After a day on the slopes, guests can relax in one of the 148 elegantly furnished rooms many of which come with stunning views of the Alps.

Room rates from approximately £109 per night for a double occupancy room.

For Beginners and Intermediates - Ramada by Wyndham Brasov, Romania

Located just a 30-minute drive from Poiana Brasov, Ramada by Wyndham Brasov is ideally situated for a day on the slopes of this Romanian ski resort nestled in the Transylvania region. Intermediate skiers can brush up on their skills with ample blue and red runs that do not get too crowded, while beginners can confidently practice on the wide and gentle nursery slopes.

For the non-skier, the region offers ample day trip opportunities including visiting Dracula’s Bran Castle, taking a city tour of Brasov or walking around the enchanting Rasnov Fortress. During the ski season visitors can soak up the Romanian culture at regular resort barbeques accompanied by traditional dance performances and enjoy picturesque local architecture including a 15th century church.

Room rates from approximately £67 per night for a double occupancy room

**Room rates correct at time of media distribution, based on currency exchange rate and subject to availability. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the UK and around the world participate in Wyndham Rewards, the company’s award-winning loyalty programme offering 83 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.