Tips and Advice for Budget Flight Companies

Tips and Advice for Budget Flight Companies

It’s got to the point now where the overwhelming majority of travellers across the UK will have experienced those delightful budget flight companies that promise everyone top-tickets for a pittance. And in typical style, a hue proportion will have found out the hard way that anything that looks too good to be true probably is exactly that – budget airlines don’t always come out as ‘budget’ as they’d have us think. The good news however is that at least technically…

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Should I Share Chambery? – My Own Hidden Corner of Tranquillity

Should I Share Chambery? – My Own Hidden Corner of Tranquillity

To be honest, it never fails to surprise and to some extent irritate me that hardly anyone en-route to Val Thorens takes the time to spend a day or so in Chambery. But then again, I’d hardly want my little corner of tranquillity to be suddenly taken over by the tourist mobs either – a bit of a catch 22 really. But anyway, I’m writing this now for the sake of anyone that’s ever found themselves in the area and…

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Holiday in the French Alps – Stay Connected

Holiday in the French Alps – Stay Connected

It wasn’t long ago that the thought of calling home while on holiday was about as pleasant on the pocket as the flights needed to get there. You could practically hear your bank balance being eaten away at by the second with various connection fees and surpluses coming in for an added sting in the tail. Sadly, at least for those not bothering to check out the options available to them, this is still pretty much the state of play…

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From a Driver’s Perspective – Tips for Road Users

From a Driver’s Perspective – Tips for Road Users

I’ve been working for Alps2Alps transfers for so long now that you could probably call me a veteran on the mountain roads – as I myself do. Not that I’m some born and bred hotshot, but it’s the kind of learning curve you only get to grips with by practicing all day every day and learning from the trials and errors of others. That’s why I decided to write this entry – to offer a few of my own personal…

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A Lazy Day in Lyon

A Lazy Day in Lyon

One of the best things about hitting Lyon in the middle of the ski season is that you’re free of all the monstrous mobs that descend on the region in the summer. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that this isn’t the kind of place where scorching summer weather is the be all and end all of things, and like any amazing city it’s a year-round hotbed of culture and relaxation. And for anyone that’s intent on using…

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End of the Ski Season? Time to Get Ready for the Next!

End of the Ski Season? Time to Get Ready for the Next!

The biggest pain in the proverbial about skiing is the fact that not even the best of us have any real say in when we can and can’t hit the slopes. Sure we’ve got the gift of snow cannons and the like to play with, but to be honest they’re largely redundant unless Mother Nature deems it acceptable that they be used. What all of the above translates to is yet another long and painful ski-free summer for the masses…

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Alpine Learning Curves: The Fun Ski School in Portes du Soleil

Alpine Learning Curves: The Fun Ski School in Portes du Soleil

Alpine Learning Curves is a ski school based in Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz. We had a chat with Joe Beer, who teaches Alpine & Telemark Skiing. Let’s learn more from an expert! 1) How long have you been qualified as a ski instructor? I’m into my 32nd season, with 3 in the southern hemisphere in NZ, the rest in Europe. 2) What’s the best thing about being a ski instructor? The travel opportunities, I’ve been around the world skiing and…

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It’s Already Spring – Should I Bother Booking My Transfers?

It’s Already Spring – Should I Bother Booking My Transfers?

The spring is well and truly on its way, which for the most part means quieter slopes, shorter lift lines and probably a decent flurry of cheap flights too. Or in other words, it’s almost peak season for bargain-hunters looking to take a trip to the French Alps while handing over as little cash for the privilege as possible. Now, while all of the above is all well and good, it’s often a little too easy to fall into a…

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Car Hire Vs Coach Transfer – Points to Note

Car Hire Vs Coach Transfer – Points to Note

There’s a very important decision that has to be made by tens of thousands of French Alps ski fanatics each and every year – to hire a car for the trip, or go with an organised resort transfer service? Now, given the fact that most will already have their preconceptions about both sides, the resulting decision can seem to be something of a no-brainer. Some will instinctively argue that the freedom of car hire is priceless, while others swear there’s…

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Geneva Airport Transfers – FAQ

Geneva Airport Transfers – FAQ

Along with the obvious points to consider, there are various other matters facing those looking to book a Geneva Airport resort transfer service that really must be clarified before making a booking. So, from departure services to travelling with kids and oversized baggage situations, be sure to check out the following additional FAQ before signing up next time around: What Time Do Departure Services Pick Up on the Day We Leave? This will depend entirely on your proximity to Geneva…

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