We arrived at the San Andreu apartments in freezing cold conditions and was warmly welcomed by our host Simon. The transfer from the airport was great as the 2 1/2 hr coach journey is broken about half way to resort with a 1/2 hr stop for the loo and a coffee. The apartments are superb, very clean with panoramic views and a surprisingly large floor surface area (based on previous holidays in the french and swiss alps). The kitchen equipment was basic but functional for our requirements. The owners and all the people who work there could not help us enough, Simon was a great host (watch out for his dry sense of humour), Simons partner, Helena was lovely, always happy and smiling (she makes the best sandwiches in the world!!!) we ordered every evening for lunch on the slopes, and it saved us a packet on piste prices. Fatima, Tony and Mark who work in various capacities at Sant Andreu are lovely people, always willing to help you. Last but not least, a very special mention for Joaquin, a man of many talents (barman, comedian, mopper upper, table tidier, lift technician and a wicked snowboarder to boot!). The resort is great for beginners/low level intermediates (great snowpark for you adrenaline junkies in arinsal), there are more difficult reds/blacks for more advanced skiers/boarders but not many. From Arinsal its quite easy to access bot the PAL region and Arcalis - both well worth the visit. Apres ski in Arinsal is great, several nice bars to sample the various free toastie with a pint etc offers, all very friendly and welcoming. To finish off would I go back to Arinsal - probably.... Would I go back to the Sant Andreu apartments... Definitely!!!! Nick, Kier and Will x