Are your children taking a while to warm to the slopes? Skiing can be tough on kids! The weather is cold, the transfers are long, and it’s likely that ‘ski school’ doesn’t sound very appealing to young ears. To try and help, we’ve put together some advice on how to get your kids into skiing. Don’t be pushy To get kids into skiing, the key is to ensure the enjoyment-factor is there. If they don’t want to try something- don’t…
Pre-Christmas is an exciting time to visit the Alps! There is excitement in the air, a lively atmosphere, and everyone is eager to get their boots into the fresh snow. The beginning of the ski season is jam-packed with events to entertain you off the slopes! There’s something for everyone. From fashion shows to Christmas markets, you will find events to please all ages and suit all tastes. So, what’s happening in the Alps this December? Here’s everything you need…
Your first time on the slopes can make or break your love of skiing. Therefore, it’s important to choose your resort wisely. To try and help, we have rounded up the best ski resorts for beginners in Austria. If a warm atmosphere and a picturesque view are important for your holiday, Austria is the ideal ski destination. The views are simply breath-taking. Austria’s authentic Alpine villages were established well before its ski resorts, giving it a welcoming and homely feel. While…
When do ski resorts open? Ski resorts have only just started to announce their opening dates for the 2017/18 ski season. We’ve scoured the internet and pulled together top ski resort opening dates for the Alps. Here’s what you need to know… French Ski Resort Opening Dates 2017 Here are the opening dates for the major French ski resorts. If the resort you’re looking for isn’t featured, it’s because the official opening date is yet to be announced. Alpe d’Huez…
In need of a ski holiday to Italy but not sure where to go? We’ve got it covered! It can be tough to sift through all those articles about the best ski resorts in Italy – so we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve curated the best articles and blog posts from the most reliable independent publishers. These are the resorts on everyone’s lips! The Best Italian Ski Resorts – The Telegraph The Telegraph tell us why Italy is…
So you’re craving a ski holiday to France but don’t know where to begin. We’ve got it covered. There’s a lot of articles out there, all with their own take on which resorts are best. We’ve curated the top articles on the best ski resorts in France from the most credible sources and independent publishers. We’ve done the work, so you don’t have to! Best French Ski Resorts – The Telegraph “The French Alps offer the best variety of resorts…
Ski season 2017 reaches its end and we wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone for being with us and rating us on platforms like TripAdvisor.com and Feefo.com. Here are some of your reviews: “Excellent Service from Munich and Geneva”; “Impeccable transfer between Munich airport and St. Anton. Nice clean 8 seater minivans, very friendly punctual drivers”; “’Professional, affordable and super efficient”; “On time, reasonable and polite. What’s not to like”. Thank you very much – such reviews is…
If you are an intermediate or advanced skier, popular pistes and habitual landscapes may become too well-known to you. Luckily, skiing industry is constantly evolving and there are captivating opportunities for those who want to have a great run. Heli-skiing provides a chance to ski on untouched snow, far from crowded pistes and hustle and bustle around the lifts. Read our article, co-produced with heli-skiing operator Adrenaline, and find the essential information on what heli-skiing is and who can try…
Can you believe that it’s already mid-autumn? This, of course, comes hand-in-hand with amazing news we’ve all been waiting for – winter and the skiing season in the Alps is just around the corner! But it can get confusing when you have such a wide range of skiing resorts, right? If a quick and easy airport transfer is among your criteria, be sure to read this quick list of some of the best Alpine skiing destinations from Scandinavia that we…
Every skiing season our lives are taken over by various ski and snowboard events. Skiers at Alpine ski resorts are overwhelmed by the amount of entertaining activities offered during the ski season. Check out the list of 5 ski and snowboard events to join in April while enjoying your holidays at the popular Alpine resorts. Obergurgl, Austria If you are skiing in the Austrian Alps, you probably know that this is the true place to try a delicious Alpine cuisine…
