UCPA WAY OF LIFE 


» Testimony of Nicolas, 32 yrs, UCPA diving enthusiast

» Testimony of Laurie, 24 yrs


 

Testimony of Nicolas, 32 yrs, UCPA diving enthusiast

 

Video journalist, diving and archaeology enthusiast and keen sportsman, he is bursting with ideas and plans…he doesn’t need much encouragement to reveal his philosophy of holidaying with UCPA, to our great delight. He has 30 UCPA programmes under his belt since 2003, that’s 5 courses per year for 6 years...

 

Which are your favourite UCPA sites?

Nicolas : "Serre Chevalier (Southern Alps) winter and summer for its party mood, Les Contamines (Northern Alps) in the winter for its cosy atmosphere, La Plagne le France (Northern Alps) for its direct access to the slopes."

 

Why do you like going on holiday with UCPA?

Nicolas : "For me going on holiday with UCPA is a way of changing dimension, of getting away from the everyday routine by meeting new people and having new experiences. In short, of having a real break, so that I go home refreshed and make the most of what I have. I appreciate having new equipment and a lift pass included in the price, the conviviality and the quality of the catering. I am very satisfied overall with UCPA as I always know what to expect, what you see in the catalogue is what you get."

What would the UCPA of your dreams be like?

Nicolas : "I am curious and like to have choice and a variety of enjoyable activities. Why not develop optional activities across as many programmes as possible, as you already do in certain locations? For example, during my next holidays with UCPA in Tignes in April, I would like to go ice-diving in the Tignes lake with friends. If this was offered as an option for the centre, I would sign up for it."

 

 


Testimony of Laurie, 24 yrs

 

5 UCPA programmes under my belt since July 2003.

My favourite UCPA sites : Flaine Altaïr, Les Orres, Ibiza

MY favourite UCPA sporting activities : alpine skiing, sea kayaking, mountain biking

 

What I like about UCPA :

 - The all inclusive deals : you know in advance what you are paying, and that you won’t have to pay any more when you get there. That’s really good !

 

- The shared bedroom accommodation has helped me to get know several people who have become my friends. I really liked the atmosphere at the Flaine Altaïr centre, where I had my first holiday with UCPA.There were themed evenings when we got the chance to mix with the other participants and get to know them better.

 

- The ski lessons led by skilled instructors helped me to improve my skiing and were enjoyable at the same time.

 

- Independence : in les Orres for example, on the “Evolution” programme, I had the benefit of the instructors’ expertise and of being free during the rest of the day to go where I wanted with my friends. I liked the centre so much that I went back two years later, this time on the “Autonome” programme !

 

-The general atmosphere is young and relaxed, but hugely professional at the same time.