Press Release – October 2011

Meanwhile the Arosa ski week has become one of the biggest Gay and Lesbian winter events in Europe. The vibrant and colourful week takes place from 8 – 15 January 2012 and is supported by Arosa and Swiss Tourism.

Last January, the organizers welcomed just about 400 participants from over 30 countries, from Australia to America and many others! Countless new friendships were made and people spent many unforgettable evenings. From skiing and snowboarding amid the beautiful Arosa mountain scenery and sun tanning on the
Tschuggen Hut to dancing at night – in short: it was a fantastic time and the most successful Arosa Gay Ski Week ever!

This year, for the first time, the week will take place from Sunday to Sunday (8 days). This enables us to welcome additional weekend guests as of Thursday and to move the final party to the weekend. Many events will now also take place at either the new congress centre, the Kursaal or the cosy lounge at the Hotel Seehof.

The organizers do not get tired of looking for new theme parties and cultural highlights. Many visitors will enjoy skiing and snowboarding together, because where will you find new friends, if not on holiday? To make things even easier, «Single-Dinners» will be organized for everyone who has not already been hooked up at the Welcome Party. And latest at the «Sauna-Evening» with the promising topic «1001 Nights» friends will be found quickly. So many opportunities and so little time! Luckily it is okay to turn the night into day while being
on holiday. Otherwise, people might possibly miss the «I Love Disco»-Party, the «Splash Pool»-Party or the «White Snow Ball». The classical concert by Michel Dalberto (F) and Henri Demarquette (F) at the village church, the Fondue-Fun with night sledging and the notorious Drag Queen Race certainly belong again to the
highlights of the week.

Nobody is born with skis on his feet. That is why the experienced team of the ABC Snow Sports School will be available during the whole week. The mere beauty of Arosa’s breathtaking winter scenery (snow guaranteed!) should be convincing enough to motivate the laziest couch potato to a downhill run on the piste. Experienced skiers and snowboarders will not be disappointed either. Arosa offers many challenging pistes and even an helicopter ride to discover the slopes of St.Moritz!

Like a day at the beach, a day in the mountains can be very tiring and exhausting (do not forget your sun screen!). Fortunately, Arosa offers a wide variety of accommodation to please all sorts of demands. A room at one of the ten partner hotels is worth double: the hotels are not only prepared for (in the meantime very international) guests but the hotel package also includes the Event Gold Pass, which gives you access to all events, as well as a 20% discount on all ski and snowboard rentals at the Bananas Ski and Snowboard Centre Arosa.

8th Winter Annual, from 8 to 15 January 2012

GETTING HERE – WAY TO GO…

http://gayskiweek.ch/arosa/direction

Despite the fact that the idyllic ski resort Arosa lies at the end of the Schanfigg valley, good transportation facilities allows our guests to travel to Arosa in a comfortable and relaxed way. It is easy to reach our resort by car from Zurich, and also by train it is a piece of cake: ICE and IC trains take you to Chur and from there, you change to the «Arosa Train». The romantic trip takes another hour, but is certainly worth every minute. Trains regularly commute
between Zurich-Kloten Airport and Zurich Main Station. From ZH main station you
simply take the connecting train to Chur and then change to the «Arosa Train».

For (any) further information: www.gayskiweek.ch

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© Photos by Arosa Gay Skiweek. All images are free of copyright, only if used to illustrate an editorial or to promote the Arosa Gay Skiweek.

Descending on Saalbach, Austria; Europe’s Sexiest Ski Town.

On the Top of the World with uplifting beats and the very best atmosphere watching the sun set into the ‘Valley of Dreams’ …… could it be Magic?

What is the Magic?
It’s a happy fact that the ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee!

Working in collaboration with the Austrian Tourist Board; EuroSki Pride is a unique pride event and gay ski week all wrapped into one with a host of entertainment including Mid-Station and Mountain dance parties, Club Nights, Fun Ski Runs, Cocktail Parties, Live Performances and Mr Gay Snowman and Snow Lady Competitions with massive prizes and free gifts galore throughout the whole week.

Euroski Pride is proud to host a ‘Main Stage’ day with live performances, dance sessions, Charity Presentation and a fireworks finale. Amongst the acts, artists, DJ’s and performers already confirmed include The Boy George Experience who will be performing a special ‘An Audience With’ evening. We have DJ Phil Romano (Italy) – (Rapido Holland / Brussels / Tel Aviv / Rome Italy / Amsterdam). Joining Phil is DJ Rick Parker resident and favourite on Canal Street Manchester. Further artists T.B.C

Our Partnership with C.W.A.C
Euroski Pride’s exclusive charity partner for 2010 is C.W.A.C (Children With A.I.D.S Charity). C.W.A.C has a host of high profile Patrons and Supporters including; George Michael, Christopher Biggins, Yasmin and Simon Le Bon.

We are proud to partner a charity that helps children and their families in the UK, Europe and Worldwide improve the quality of their lives. Under this exclusive partnership EuroSki Pride are making a substantial donation to this worthy organisation with a full charity presentation at our Main Stage event.

Our partnership with the Tourist Board, Austria
Partnering with the Tourist Board of Austria has enabled EuroSki Pride to offer some very special prices on a host of packages from event pass only through to inclusive accommodation offers with further discounts on already highly competitive prices available on bookings confirmed before 30th September 2009.

Of course confirming a booking doesn’t mean that you have to pay for it all now and with some great offers on flights there has not been a better time to confirm a booking.

Please note:
» The Official Euroski Pride website is www.euroskipride.com
» Saalbach-Hinterglemm is located in the Pinzgau region and is reported as one of Austria’s premier ski resorts.
» The nearest large city is Zell am See, located 20km away.
» C.W.A.C (Children With AIDS Charity) is a registered charity in England & Wales number: 1027816

Photos courtesy of www.euroskipride.com.

Situated between Rimini and Riccione on the Adriatic coast lies Beach Number 134 or Pink Beach. It is only a small slice of the 50-mile coastline but it is a slice of heaven for lesbian travelers that don’t want to be bothered by Italy’s macho Latin lovers.

The beach is owned by entrepreneur Fausto Ravaglio. He has hired only one male, the life guard. All other beach personnel, fitness instructors and DJs, are women. You can get a manicure, participate in a water aerobics class or just relax in the sun.

The beach is free of men, children, loud music, and fried foods. Only healthy, fresh foods are offered at the beach club.

If you want to enjoy a ladies day on the beach, head to Pink Beach in Riccione, Italy.

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