Hotel Poiana, Poiana Brasov, Romania

This is a superb resort and accommodation (Sport, Bradul, and Poina) for beginners, with excellent fun and tuition from English speaking instructors. All inclusive package does exactly what it says on the tin, with ski-equipment, lift pass, tuition and food and drink all included - only downside is the variety of free drink on offer i.e. one beer, one red wine, on white wine. The resort is in the middle of the Carpathian mountain range so scenery is fantastic. Downside is there is only around 14km of piste so people who class themselves as intermediate may find themselves a little wanting toward the back end of their holiday.

kevin keane