Category Archives: Where to Ski

5 Ski Resorts with Short Transfer Times

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Let’s be honest, resort transfers are rarely the highlight of a ski holiday. After an early start, airport queues, and a few hours on a plane, the last thing you want is a long coach journey winding through the mountains. … Continue reading

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Self-Drive Ski Holidays: Five of the Best Resorts

Self-drive ski holidays

In selecting these 5 resorts for a self-drive ski holiday we considered important factors like ski area size, altitude, variety of runs, drive times from Calais, types of group they’d suit, types of accommodation available, parking options, access to other … Continue reading

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Top 12 Ski Holiday Experiences

Concert with lights and hands in the air

There isn’t anything worse than getting back from hols and finding out about all the great activities you didn’t know were on offer. If you think skiing and après are the only experiences on the itinerary of a winter holiday, … Continue reading

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Ski The Northern French Alps

The Northern French Alps are one of the world’s most iconic ski destinations. With breathtaking scenery, short flight times from the UK, snow-sure resorts and vast interconnected ski areas, it’s easy to see why so many British skiers return year … Continue reading

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6 reasons to book your ski trip to Les Deux Alpes

© Belvédère des Ecrins - luka leroy

The vibrant, world-famous resort of Les Deux Alpes was built in 1946, on the high pastures of two parish villages: Venosc and Mont de Lans – where the northern and southern Alps meet. Here are 6 reasons to book your … Continue reading

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Avalanche safety: what to consider before skiing off-piste

We often see epic photos of skiers and snowboarders forging fresh tracks in deep untouched powder, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Consequently, most snow-sports enthusiasts will, at some point, feel inspired to venture off the piste in search of fresh snow … Continue reading

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Top Spas/ Wellness Centres in Top Ski Resorts

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  Whether you’re a keen skier, non-skier or have enjoyed a little too much aprés the day before, a wellness centre/spa is a warm and welcoming treat when you want to get out of the cold and treat yourself to … Continue reading

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What’s So Special About Vail, Breckenridge and Whistler?

Skiing Vail ©Jack Affleck

Each one of these resorts is unique, however they all have similarities in terms of the fantastic terrain and world class reputation. Read on to find out more about each of these resorts and what makes them so special… Vail … Continue reading

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8 Top Ski Resorts with the Best Après

Merlins Apres at the base of Blackcomb

For many people, après is just as important as the skiing. The perfect end to a long day skiing is to sit with a pint and enjoy the sunshine or hit the dance floor with some of the best tunes … Continue reading

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Amazing Austria: Why Ski in Austria

Lech Zuers am Arlberg - by Sepp Mallaun ©Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH

Lech Zuers am Arlberg – by Sepp Mallaun ©Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH Fancy a change from skiing in France? Then why not try Austria on for size – the hills truly are alive and make for a fantastic destination for … Continue reading

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