I have just returned from a 6 night stay in zakopane. We stayed at hotel helios with our three boys. We booked a private instructor Greg for our party of 6. He was excellent my boys thinks is great because taught them to ski by day three. We had a fantastic holiday, very affordable, nice food and lots to do.... More

we came to Zakopane for a February half term trip with my daughter aged 10. we found all the information necessary on the excellent discover Zakopane website and it was the natural choice to book some lessons from there. everything was booked and confirmed online before our arrival. we met Barbara on our first morning and were warmed by her... More

We went to Zakopane for a ski break not knowing what to expect as my boyfriend and myself had never skiied before. However, Barbara organised everything (even though it was very last minute) and at a very reasonable price. She arranged a transfer from the airport to the hotel, and then picked us up from our hotel and took us... More

Our first visit to Zakopane was last December, we were with our friends (another Malaysian family). We found Barbara Gasienica-Jozkowy from the website, www.discoverzakopane.pl. we wrote her an email and get a very quick respond with all the necessary informations (weather, prices, ski rental etc) We arranged a private skiing course for our kids.She is a very patient and loving... More

Coming from Cape Town, I had no idea what to expect from a ski holiday in Zakopane, Poland. However, Zakopane and Barbara were great! I emailed her with a number of questions beforehand and within a few hours she had emailed me back with all the details (prices, times, ski rental etc). We had our ski lesson on the day... More

We first went to Zakopane three years ago for a wedding. We were very sceptical about what it would be like having never visited Poland before and never skied before. On arrival into the picturesque town it was just like a postcard scene. Snow covered chalets and horse drawn carriages. Through the websites we found Barbara and arranged to meet.... More

I was searching for information on skiing in Poland and came across Barbara Gasienica-Jozkowy. She proved to be an excellent source of information on skiing and the area in general, and even met me on a recent visit to Poland to give me a guided tour of the local Zakopane area. I would recommend her to any visitor as a... More

We went to Poland with no clue whatsoever how to ski we left wanting more and more and have booked yet another holiday next February. Barbara is a wonderful teacher and we thought the cost of the two lessons (approx £60 per person for both) incredibly good value. barbara will pick you up or like us meet us at an... More