Early Bird Ski Travel Deals out NOW!

Early Bird Ski Travel Deals out now for USA, Canada, and Japan for next season. Call AMPED today and save!

7 night/6 day Ski Resort Land Only Packages starting from as little as:

CANADA Ski in / Ski Out from NZ$175 pp per day
COLORADO USA Ski in / Ski Out from NZ$212 pp per day
JAPAN Ski in / Ski Out from NZ$155 pp per day

We’ve skied it, so ask us, we know!

Conditions apply: www.amped4ski.co.nz for full details

Illuminated front gate of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison at dusk

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison: Former Prison Turned Hotel

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison has turned a 118-year-old former prison into a 48-suite hotel, right alongside the museum we visited in April. Here’s what it’s actually like.

September 3, 2026

A Shinkansen waiting at the platform in Japan

Travelling Japan by Rail: Tips for a Smoother Snow Holiday

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Christmas and New Year in Japan: What to Actually Expect

Christmas and New Year look completely different depending on which Japan ski resort you choose. Here’s what to expect at Hakuba, Shizukuishi, Appi Kogen and Niseko.

August 21, 2026

Early Bird Ski Travel Deals out NOW!