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Idealwochen

English translation: ideal weeks

15:59 Oct 17, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Tourism & Travel
German term or phrase: Idealwochen
This appears in a list of hotel package deals: Adventpauschalen
Jännerpauschalen
"Pongi"-Pauschalen
Idealwochen-Pauschalen
Firnwochen und Osterwochen
Ladies Week

The following is offered during the "Idealwochen":

27.02. bis 06.03.2010 und vom 06.03. bis 13.03.2010

7 Tage Übernachtung inklusive 6 Tages-Skipass für Ski amadé
Abwechlsungsreiches Frühstücksbuffet
4-gängiges Abendessen (nationale, internationale Speisen und Kindergerichte)
Tägliches Salatbuffet
Bauernbuffet
Candlelight Dinner
2x pro Woche Kaffeekränzchen und Skijause
Freie Benützung unserer Wellnessanlage (Sauna-Landschaft; Infrarot und Solarium extra)
Spiele und Bibliothek

I think perhaps it is getting at the notion that these are the perfect weeks for skiing, but I cannot think of an English equivalent.
Jon Reynolds
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:52
English translation:ideal weeks
Explanation:
I wonder if you can't 'ideal weaks' in English (Idealwochen isn't common in German either).
It might refer to the term 'Ideallinie'

To successfully ski the ideal line it is essential ....
http://www.youcanski.com/en/coaching/short_story.htm
Selected response from:

Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 19:52
Grading comment
Thanks Susanne. Went with "ideal weeks for skiing" as it is closer to the original than "perfect weeks". Jon
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4Perfect skiing weeks /Perfect weeks for skiing
British Diana
5dream winter vacation
Rosa Paredes
4 +1best holiday weeks
Bianca Marsden-Day
3 +1Prime time/top weeks
Lirka
2 +1ideal weeks
Susanne Schiewe


Discussion entries: 7





  

Answers


14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
ideal weeks


Explanation:
I wonder if you can't 'ideal weaks' in English (Idealwochen isn't common in German either).
It might refer to the term 'Ideallinie'

To successfully ski the ideal line it is essential ....
http://www.youcanski.com/en/coaching/short_story.htm

Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 19:52
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks Susanne. Went with "ideal weeks for skiing" as it is closer to the original than "perfect weeks". Jon

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bernhard Sulzer: or: ideal skiing weeks: definitely has to do with the snow-/weather conditions. I checked the website: http://www.pongauerhof.at/de/preise/pauschalen-winter.html#m...
2 hrs
  -> danke, Bernhard
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Prime time/top weeks


Explanation:
Any of the above may appeal to you...

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Note added at 30 mins (2009-10-17 16:30:03 GMT)
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maybe even "high-season"

Lirka
Austria
Local time: 19:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Shiner: 'Prime weeks' sounds fine to me
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Helen!
neutral  Bernhard Sulzer: there are more expensive dates, distinguishable from the "Idealwochen"; // what I mean is it's too inclusive-sounding (of other weeks), prime can also mean spring // it might also indicate most expensive/busiest (IMO).
2 hrs
  -> so that's why "prime" is suitable, indicating the best winter time/ski conditions
neutral  Lonnie Legg: I like the sound of 'prime weeks' too, but Bernhard has a good point about it's common association w. high rates: "Cottage rent only weekly during prime season which includes Christmas..."
17 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
dream winter vacation


Explanation:
Unless you absolutely want to stick to a literal translation...
This was a dream winter vacation spot. Can't wait to return next year. +Haga clic aquí para ver la opinión de viajero ...
travel.webindia123.com/.../10008118-10231354T.html?... -

Rosa Paredes
Canada
Local time: 13:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
Perfect skiing weeks /Perfect weeks for skiing


Explanation:
Why not use this simple rendering of what must be got across?

British Diana
Germany
Local time: 19:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Audrey Foster (X)
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Audrey !
agree  franglish
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, franglish !
agree  Bernhard Sulzer: you're right! :)
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Bernhard .( You sure have a lot of points!)
agree  Lisa Davey: I prefer "perfect weeks for skiing" (even though the dates sound as if they may be a bit close to British half-term holidays for comfort!)
13 hrs
  -> Thanks, Lisa . What you say might just make one of those weeks perfect for some families?
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
best holiday weeks


Explanation:
Might this work?

Bianca Marsden-Day
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
8 hrs
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