	Sun, 20 July, 2008

Ftxxx News

Summer may be over but don't get too depressed because that means it's nearly time to dig out your winter kit and get out to the mountains! In the meantime here's something to read while the boss isn't watching - and to please forward on to any of your friends who may also like the sun, wind, surf and snow:

Sardinia
The Waterboard Trip
Summer '07
Le Vert Hotel
Winter 06/07
Surf's Up!
Snow Yoga

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SARDINIA : Sardinia has been amazing again this summer, with a record amount of wind (25 days in August alone) and sea temperatures of up to 28°. We have hosted hundreds of windsurfers and kite surfers this year of all standards - Jason is now kite looping, Giles is getting serious air . . . and Barney is still usually landing on the beach! Elle McPherson rocked up this summer and has asked Jase for private lessons. The boat has also been busy and we now have a close to 100% record for getting newcomers wakeboarding first time.

THE WATERBOARD TRIP : We have just hosted 20 kite surfers from the Waterboard in Poole, who all had an amazing week swapping the waters of Poole Harbour for the shores of Sardinia. They have a great setup in the UK and do courses all through the winter, so if you want to get a few more lessons in before next summer check out www.thewaterboard.com or email Jordan info@thewaterboard.co.uk

SUMMER '07 : Next summer is going to be special because we have finally found the villa we know you are all going to love. On the coast just before Porto Pozzo (5 minutes to Porto Pollo by van, 10 minutes by boat!) it can sleep 8 in the main house and 6 in the apartment. With loads of space inside and out and a pool on the way it will be the perfect base for any beach holiday. There will be an onsite chef for those wanting catered weeks and an in-house Kitesurf instructor so we can get more of you out on the water, and at more locations. Only today we had 8 foot waves and it is time more of you got in them!

LE VERT HOTEL : As more of you realise that Fridays and Mondays are for taking off, we have the perfect location for your short stays this winter in Chamonix - Le Vert Hotel. With 55 beds in 21 rooms, a restaurant, pro-shop and lounge bar downstairs you will find everything you need whilst not on the snow. To book now (while flights are still reasonable) and get a discount off the public prices, please email giles@freshtraxxx.com now.

WINTER 06/07 : If you are looking for a ski or boarding holiday this winter now is the time to get booking. With new minibuses and a new 6 man high speed chair lift on the Cornu at Brevent all we are waiting for now is the snow. We're filling up fast in Chalet 715, High Mountain Lodge and Cosmique so have taken on an extra 7 bed Chalet called Sequoia which is still available for Christmas and New Year. Don't forget you get a 5% discount if you have been on holiday with us before and a free place if you fill a chalet! (Please offset your flights carbon emissions using the excellent Climate Care service that helps individuals and organisations to repair the damage they do to the climate: www.climatecare.org)

SURF TRIP : Our friends Ben and Olly have got another big surf season just starting in Taghazout, Morocco so if you fancy some winter sun then check out www.surfmaroc.co.uk. A FTX trip is heading down there for the 5th - 12th of November if anyone else wants to join us (flights are super cheap with BA to Agadir at the moment). Alternatively, maybe you fancy a 2 week surf & snowboard trip? We are running a holiday from the 22nd April - 5th May 2007 in the 2 best houses, in the 2 best locations for the best 2 weeks you could imagine. Wetsuits, surfboards, snowboards, lessons, transfers and fully catered accommodation included . . . interested? 15 spaces available - email info@freshtraxxx.com for more information.

SNOWYOGIS : If you fancy a week on the snow this season mixed with all sorts of Yoga, massage and organic food then you can now do it with us! The weeks available are the 4th - 11th of Feb and the 6th - 13th of May 2007. Please look at www.ayurvedicyogi.com for more details. Good clean healthy fun . . . like all FTX Holidays.

We trust you've all enjoyed the summer and hope you are all well. Congratulations to Dave & Sarah, Justin & Ang and Mikey & Joey for their new offspring! Hope to see you in Sardinia, Morocco or Chamonix very soon,

Take it easy 'till then,

Barney, Jase and Giles

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