Author Archives: Nick

5 Great European Ski Resorts You Don’t Have to Fly to…

Skiing’s a great sport, enjoyed by millions. With busy schedules it’s easy to jump on a plane and get to a resort in less than half a day. It can be pretty stressful though, with baggage allowances, check-in times and busy airports. It’s also having a massive impact on the environment, with carbon footprints being [...]

Ski Resorts Close to Airports

If you’re looking for ski resorts close to airports this winter, then you are not alone as so are thousands of others! With a range of benefits and advantages, most people opt for ski resorts near Geneva airport as their first choice due to the large number of airlines that operate out of this Swiss [...]

Experience more of the mountain

Skiers and snowboarders spend half the year impatiently waiting for winter to arrive, for that chance to explore the mountain trails and savor the comforts of the resort. Many never venture beyond the carefully mapped green, blue and black of the resort’s terrain, and in doing so, miss some of the truly unique gifts that [...]

Organising your Ski Trip

Ski trips require a different type of planning and organising to other holidays. Whilst you can get away with a few pairs of trunks and a bottle of sun cream if you’re going to be stretching out on a beach in the Caribbean, you need to do a bit more in the way of forward [...]

Zermatt, A Ski Resort Not To Be Missed!

Spectacularly situated at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt has the reputation of being a world-class resort with a lot to offer in the way of fantastic skiing, picturesque surroundings and a dynamic après-ski scene. In July, myself and my colleague Pete were lucky enough to travel out to Zermatt to discover what makes this [...]

Guest Blogging: Top 10 Ski Gadgets 2011

The amount of gadgets coming into the snow sports world has dramatically increased these past ten years. I’m constantly astounded by the amount of great technology out there, finally the James Bond lifestyle doesn’t seem a million miles away. Although for most of us, price is the ultimate factor when gadget shopping.
Simply Piste, online Ski [...]

3 Top Andorra Ski Resorts

Andorra, a country located in the Pyrenees Mountain, offers skiers choices of ski resorts near both France and Spain. Three of these resorts are Soldeu-El Tarter, El Pas de la Casa, and Vallnord. So get some great online Ski Deals Andora and I will see you on the slopes.
Soldeu – El Tarter
Soldeu – El Tarter [...]

4 of the Best Ski Resorts Picks for 2012

Snow skiing is a sport loved around the world. Finding a truly luxurious resort that can combine the need for great skiing with opulent elegance can be confusing. Here are three picks for the 2012 season.
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl Austria

The Edelweiss is located adjacent to snow sure slopes. This fabulous resort is located at the [...]

Gourmet Ski Holidays

These days a good ski holiday isn’t just about the skiing, with more and more chalet companies offering those little ‘extras’, our holidays are becoming quite indulgent.
In the past, when booking your average ski chalet holiday you didn’t spend too much time thinking about the food – Spaghetti Bolognese and Macaroni Cheese were a [...]

Why wait ‘til winter: year round ski resorts

If you’re addicted to the white stuff, don’t restrict yourself to traditional winter seasons, there are sumptuous ski spots open for business right the way around the globe right the way around the year; all you need is annual travel insurance cover, multiple ski passes and lots of energy.
Northern Europe
Sweden is home to the longest [...]