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IINTERNATIONAL On a past dive trip, a FWSA group stayed at the enchanting Beqa Lagoon Resort in the Fiji Islands. Plans are being made for the 2018 dive adventure. Check website for info! Enrich your life and indulge yourself with adventures to be discovered with the FWSA's International Travel Program. by Debbie Stewart Vice President - International Travel, FWSA FWSA's 8th Annual Scuba Dive Trip to Roatán Our scuba dive trips are becoming more popular for both scuba divers and non-divers. Thirty-four participants had an outstanding vacation experience. We were excited to offer an incredible price at the Mayan Princess Beach Resort in Roatán, Honduras - September 23 - 30, 2017. This all-inclusive resort included seven nights lodging, all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, five days of three tank dives plus 1-night dive, PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive operation, and much more. Non-divers also joined us at this beautiful resort for a special getaway vacation. ss photo / les3vallées.com Les Trois Vallées is the world's largest ski area linking eight unique resorts together. Les Trois Vallées / Brides-les-Bains will be the Destination for the 2018 FWSA International Ski Week March 4 - 11, 2018 with an extension to Lyon, Beaune & Paris, France Les Trois Vallées covers 600 kilometers (over 370 miles) of interconnected ski runs - from novice to vertical couloirs. There is terrain for everyone. These eight distinct resorts are accessed by a single lift pass. If nature doesn't cooperate, there are over 2,100 artificial snow making machines. Les Trois Vallées includes the internationally renowned resorts of Courchevel, Val Thorens, Méribel, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, La Tania, Orelle and Brides-les-Bains. Our group will be staying in Brides-les-Bains. (pictured). Also, check out Jimmy Petterson's article starting on page 58. The Far West Ski Association Travel Committee is delighted to be offering such an exciting trip with an incredible price and exceptional value! Les Trois Vallées is the largest ski area in the WORLD, yet it's easy to navigate! Skiing on the largest skiable terrain in the World is an experience over 90 people will enjoy, March 4 - 11, 2018! Everyone will be staying at The Mercure Grand Hotel des Thermes in Bridesles-Bains with easy access on the 18-minute tram to Meribel. Les Trois Vallées (French pronunciation: [le tʀwɑ vale]; The Three Valleys) is a ski region in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie département of France. It lies to the south of the town of Moûtiers, which is partly in the Vanoise National Park. Since 1973, it has been possible to ski the interlinked valleys using a single ski pass. Thus, it is the largest ski area in the world, which is connected solely by ski lifts and slopes. It claims to have over 370 miles of ski slopes. Les Trois Vallées has 183 ski lifts, which can transport 260,000 skiers per hour. Far West Skier's Guide 2O17 - 2O18 ttttt photos / Brides-Les-Bains Joignez-vous à nous pour un fabuleux voyage de ski à l'Alpes françaises et l'expérience de plusieurs belles et excitantes villes! 21