Portillo, Chile – Has Opened Its 2010 Ski Season – July 2010

Portillo, Chile – Has Opened Its 2010 Ski Season – July 2010

Portillo, Chile. – Ski Portillo has officially opened its 2010 ski season on the 26th June 2010. With 50cm snow on the trails on the first day and a calendar full of events, this season will be exciting.

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FAMILY WEEKS
10th – 31st July 2010

Portillo has always been the perfect place for travellers with children. During these 3 special weeks, the resort goes even further to ensure that children are entertained throughout the day so that adults may get the most out of their vacation.

Portillo has activities exclusively for young children, teenagers and adults, as well as activities where all members of the family can participate and have fun together.

During these weeks activities and entertainment for all the family include.
• Treasure hunts
• Climbing wall
• Family ski races
• Children’s après ski party at the Ski Box
• Children’s Fun Fest in the gymnasium
• Compañia Atletica from Sao Paulo offering fitness classes
• Wine tasting
• Special wine dinners (extra charge)
• MAC make-up demonstrations
• Fashion show
• Tango show
• Parties at the Disco

IX CHILEAN WINE WEEK “Top Wines of Chile”
31st July – 8th August 2010

In celebration of Chile’s world renowned wines, this winter Portillo will be hosting its 9th annual Top Wines of Chile Week. For no extra cost, guests will have the luxury of trying some of Chile’s wines from the best vineyards. The winemakers will also hold information sessions in which guests may learn more about wine culture and the premium quality wines that Chile produces. Come and enjoy!

MOUNTAIN FEST
14th – 21st August 2010

This week the ski resort passengers interesting activities related to the mountain. Presentations by people that climb mountains in Chile as well as the original presentation of the Telluride Film Festival documentals. Telluride Mountainfilm is a combination of films that look to show the power of visual arts and spark change. Mountainfilm’s goal of highlighting the uniqueness of wild spaces is achieved through a balanced program chosen for its adventurous, cultural and social content. Therefore, mountains and mountain sports are a principal theme.

FRIENDS WEEK
21st – 28th August 2010

Portillo invites its old friends to invite their friends for a week of fun and bonding, a week to forget the world’s troubles and enjoy life, good people, great skiing, and the beautiful Andes Mountains. This week the ski resort will organize many activities so you can enjoy, dance, relax, and know new friends, having fun! Remember this week Portillo offers promotion “Free Night Stay at the Ritz – Carlton Santiago”.

WINE FESTIVAL WEEK
28th August – 4th September 2010

Based upon the success of Portillo’s original Wine Week, the ski resort has decided to provide yet another opportunity for guests to learn more about the wonderful world of wine and of course, enjoy some of the best wine that Chile has to offer. Each afternoon guests will be able to wind down while enjoying and learning about the different wines of Chile, passengers will able to talk to the winemakers and try different kind of the best wines. At the end of the presentation, there are some games were the person in charge of the vineyard, makes questions about the presentation, and if you answer right, you might win a bottle of wine for dinner! All of this comes at no extra cost to our guests. Remember this week we offer the most convenient promotion! Portillo offers guests shuttle transfers to and from Portillo, including one night free at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago! Take advantage of these great opportunities and reserve this Portillo Ski Week.

To book reservations for Ski Portillo, contact your tour operator in the UK or reservas@skiportillo.com, via phone (56-2) 263 0606 or visit www.skiportillo.com

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