The Powder Byrne Difference

LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR & TRAVEL SPECIALISTS SINCE 1985

We have been creating luxury ski, sun and adventure holidays since 1985, with a focus on the highest quality, flexibility and service. Everything we do revolves around taking care of the little details. If you are yet to join us and are looking for a specialist that understands that the success of your holiday lies in the little details, we’d love to hear from you.

THE POWDER BYRNE DIFFERENCE

OUR HOLIDAYS

Explore our wide range of luxury ski, sun and adventure holidays with hand-picked resorts, hotels and private properties, award-winning programmes for adults, children and families, and bespoke itineraries to suit everyone.

OUR DESTINATIONS

Combining beautiful destinations across the globe, luxury hotels and properties, and our famous Powder Byrne service. Browse our range of unique destinations for holiday ideas and inspiration.

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Whether it’s sun, snow or adventure you are looking for, we offer a vast array of options throughout the year with complete flexibility, so you can travel on your terms.

OUR SERVICE

Our clients are well aware, it is the Powder Byrne service that sets us apart from anything else you are likely to experience. From our in-resort services and exclusive programmes to our client concierge team and hands on approach.

OUR WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS

February Half Term in San Cassiano

FROM £4,425 PER PERSON

Stay at the superb Fanes Dolomiti with your family this February Haf Term with full access to our Powder Byrne ski programmes.

Summer in Crete

FROM £1,560 PER PERSON

Relax at our 5-star retreat in Crete this summer and enjoy access to our fun-filled children’s programmes, with sports and activities for all the family.

February Half Term 2021 in Arosa

FROM £3,890 PER PERSON

Enjoy one of the leading 5-star luxury hotels in the mountains with your own private access to the slopes and the full Powder Byrne ski programme and services.

Escape to Iceland

FROM £3,950 PER PERSON

Beat the crowds in Iceland and book your bespoke family adventure holiday with high chances of seeing the Northern lights and plenty of exciting activities on offer.

Easter 2021 Ski Holidays in Zurs

FROM £4,495 PER PERSON

Stay at the impressive 5-star family-run hotel, the Zurserhof in Zurs. Enjoy Powder Byrne Ski programmes with your family on the high-altitude sunny slopes.

BE INSPIRED BY SOME OF OUR LATEST HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY

EXPLORE AVAILABILITY

NO TWO POWDER BYRNE HOLIDAYS ARE THE SAME

The Powder Byrne Story

REMAINING TRUE TO OUR ROOTS

Started by a young entrepreneur Rory Byrne in 1985, Powder Byrne was the first UK tour operator to marry bespoke skiing experiences with quality service, sharing our passion for powder skiing and our intimate knowledge of the Alps.

Alongside our Original Skiing Holidays, we now offer our Summer Resorts Programmes and Air & Space adventure holidays and are proud that the company still embodies our ‘Everything’s Possible’ philosophy to this day.

Our Commitment

LUXURY SERVICES FOR YOU

“From the very first contact, we take away all of the hassle of planning a holiday and advise on the best destinations and hand-picked accommodations and which of our luxury services are best for you. We believe that once a client, always a client, and our dedicated client concierge team and expert travel consultants are always on hand to help deliver a truly seamless experience.”

Simon Meeke

MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Powder Byrne Approach

HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY ADVICE

We are an established brand that you can trust. We are a hands-on, privately owned business in which every member of our team is involved with the delivery of our holidays.

Our people are our greatest asset and have an intimate knowledge of our resorts, properties and services. With over 35 years experience we are uniquely placed to provide honest recommendations and expert advice on destinations that you will enjoy.

We provide 100% financial security thanks to our ATOL and ABTA bonding.

Powder Byrne Holidays

DESIGNED TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS

We offer complete flexibility so you can travel on any day of the week, for any duration and from any airport that suits you. From our award-winning children’s programmes, childcare and babysitting services to our exclusive local shuttle services, ski guiding and summer sports programmes, everything’s possible on your Powder Byrne holiday.

Our programmes are designed to continually meet and exceed our client’s expectations, so the only surprises you can look forward to are the good ones.

EXPLORE OUR HOLIDAYS

ONCE A CLIENT, ALWAYS A CLIENT

Client Testimonials

AN ESTABLISHED BRAND THAT YOU CAN TRUST

Morgan Stanley

“I can’t thank you guys enough for all the hard work you put into the organisation of our conference. You were just like an extension of the Morgan Stanley team.”

Adelboden – Winter 2018

“What a fabulous holiday. PB’s attention to detail and removing all the aggravation of a ski holiday was superb. Their client concierge team was a pleasure to deal with and we really appreciated all of their help pre-booking our ski equipment, restaurants and activities.“

Zermatt – Winter 2019

“Very well organised, pick up in the morning very smooth and well managed. The Yeti manager was perfect and very calm with the kids.”

St Moritz – Winter 2018

“We have had a phenomenal ski holiday thanks to the PB team and incredible service and attention provided. Nothing was too much trouble – we’ve been spoilt beyond belief. Every person has been an absolute joy to coordinate with. We’ve simply had the best time! You can’t improve – you’re simply the best.”

Elba – Summer 2018

“We all had a great time. The children had a ball in the kids’ clubs. They are already asking when we will go back again.”

Elba – Summer 2018

“Our holiday was one of a kind, full of variety and new experiences and our expectations were exceeded by the resort team and the quality of the hotel. We especially loved the beach BBQ on the Saturday!“

Crete – Summer 2018

“Beautiful resort at Porto Elounda and flawless service – we’d recommend Powder Byrne to anyone wanting a chilled and stress-free holiday.“

Arosa – Winter 2019

“The weather conditions from February Half Term certainly made the experience that much more enjoyable, enriched by Powder Byrne’s in-resort team taking care of everything else. “

Flims – Winter 2018

“The Swiss Cook option is a great alternative when staying in self-catering and was of a great standard. Chris did a great job with the apartments and the girls loved the children’s club staff. The whole PB team were super helpful”

Flims – Winter 2019

“Powder Byrne’s Children’s Programmes are the best way to introduce children to the fun of skiing, thank you Powder Byrne and your team for a fantastic holiday.”

Zermatt – Winter 2018

“It was a great peace of mind to know that the crèche service and care was exemplary. We cannot fault the childcare service.”

St Christoph – Winter 2018