Ski holidays are all about the perfect mixture of exhilarating fun and decadent relaxation. Though, if there’s one destination that makes the ideal ski getaway, it’s the French Alps.
Boasting world-class facilities and opulent surroundings, what’s not to love about a ski holiday in the French Alps? Better yet, it’s located just a stone’s throw away [...]
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 [...]
La Plagne will be celebrating its 50th birthday this winter, marking the start of an era in which all the newer, or ‘third generation’, ski resorts in the Alps built during the 1960s hit the big 5-0.
On the 21st of December 2011 the resort is planning a celebratory evening of entertainment. The show will be [...]
Late season skiing has long been the secret of the seasoned skier. While the rest of us have put our poles back in the attic for another year, they’re jetting down the slopes well into May.
There are numerous benefits to skiing in the Spring. For starters, its cheaper – the later in the season you [...]
The two French ski areas that were still open, Les 2 Alpes and Tignes, are now closed. However, Tignes is only shut for three weeks. It will be one of the first resorts in the world to open for the ‘winter’ season 2010-11 later on this month.
The Italian choice will be down to two after [...]
Not many people can indulge in their favourite snow sports all year round. It’s expensive to keep going on holiday so often. But as any good skier or snowboarder knows, it’s difficult to stay away from the slopes. Luckily, there’s a handful of snow centres in the UK that can help scratch that skiing or [...]
Chalet Jora is centrally located, within very easy walking distance to the bars, restaurants and shops in Bansko. The gondola station is only a 10 minute walk from the chalet, however we provide a flexible private shuttle service to and from the lift each day in our chalet minibus. Chalet Jora is owner run [...]
Around 40 years ago a group of passionate skiers wanted to open one of the largest linked ski areas in Europe, and they did……the Portes du Soleil ski area was created offering a winter sports playground covering 12 resorts in 2 countries – France and Switzerland.
With a massive 650km’s of pistes (not to mention the [...]
Where would you go without a nanny? How would you leave your little ones behind to have fun if you didn’t rest in peace that they are having a good time too? How would you enjoy a well deserved après-ski drink after an exhilarating day on the slopes? How would you feel when all you [...]
By DOC POW
WHISTLER, BC — There are many great debates to have in Whistler: where to party, which restaurant to eat at, which patio to hit for Après. But none can be as challenging as standing at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb and making the call on which mountain to hit.
At the north end [...]