Five of the best holiday destinations in Italy for 2024

Five of the best holiday destinations in Italy for 2024

Italy is a dream destination for travellers worldwide, offering a balanced mix of history, culture and scenery. Whether your vice is art, architecture, fashion or food, Italy has each in abundance.  With summer in reaching distance, it’s the perfect time to plan your Italian getaway.  In this blog, we’ll explore five of the best holiday destinations in Italy for 2024: Milan, Bergamo, Turin, Treviso, and Venice. Each city offers unique experiences that showcase the best of Italian culture and scenery. …

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Hidden Gems that Bring the Italian Alps to Life in Summer

Hidden Gems that Bring the Italian Alps to Life in Summer

Italy is a hugely popular summer destination. But, when the temperature rises, you might not think of heading to the Alps to soak up the sun. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-fueled action, stunning scenery, or a chance to relax, destinations in the Italian Alps have it all. Still unconvinced? Here are the hidden gems that bring the Italian Alps to life in summer. Lake Garda Lake Garda is one of the main attractions of visiting the Italian Alps during the…

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Picture-Perfect French Alps Summer Holiday Destinations

Picture-Perfect French Alps Summer Holiday Destinations

Renowned as a popular holiday destination for winter sports, snow activities and outdoor pursuits, the Alps are best known for the thrills they provide keen skiers year after year. However, a few lucky travellers will already be familiar with how incredible a summer holiday in the Alps is.  But, you might not consider visiting the French Alps outside the winter season. We’re here to change this! The Alps transform during the sunnier months, becoming the ultimate summer holiday destination –…

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Summer Activities in the Alps: Things to do on holiday

Summer Activities in the Alps: Things to do on holiday

Summer holiday in the Alps? Yes, please! Although skiing and snowboarding are first to come to mind, with dramatic scenery, breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, crystal clear mountain lakes and bright-blue sky – summer in the Alps offers an unforgettable holiday experience. When the snow covers only the highest summits, and the warm weather kicks in, you can enjoy lots of fun summer activities in the Alps – from scenic hiking to adrenaline-pumping adventure parks! So, what is there to do? What’s Summer…

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A Travel Addict’s Handbook to the Swiss Alps in Summer

A Travel Addict’s Handbook to the Swiss Alps in Summer

Who said mountains were only for winter? Contrary to popular opinion, the Alps make the perfect family-friendly summer holiday destination. Once keen skiers and snowboarders have finished tearing through the pistes for the year, the Alps transform, giving way to an exciting range of summer outdoor pursuits. Boasting many undiscovered hidden gems, there’s a lot on offer in the mountains all year round. Still unconvinced? Here’s a travel addict’s handbook to the Swiss Alps in summer. Lake Geneva Shared by France…

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BEST SKI RESORTS FOR LATE SEASON SKI HOLIDAYS

BEST SKI RESORTS FOR LATE SEASON SKI HOLIDAYS

The end of the ski season can be a sombre time for skiing enthusiasts. However, the end of winter doesn’t have to spell the end of skiing. Plenty of European ski resorts offer amazing skiing conditions all the way through until May! With the added bonus of longer days and quieter slopes, an April ski holiday could be just what the doctor ordered. Not ready to give up the powder just yet? Here’s our guide to late season ski holidays with all…

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When Does the Ski Season End in Europe? And Why We Love It!

When Does the Ski Season End in Europe? And Why We Love It!

It’s understandable to think that if you don’t make it to the slopes in the winter, you’ve missed your chance to ski that season. But, you’re wrong, the Alps has many amazing resorts for glacier skiing. Late season skiing has many perks. From lower prices to quieter slopes, the end of the season has a lot on offer. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of resorts open late into the year! They say the early bird catches the worm,…

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Tips for Renting Ski Equipment: Tips and Ski Size Chart

Tips for Renting Ski Equipment: Tips and Ski Size Chart

Buying your own ski equipment is quite an investment. If you’re not a frequent skier, renting ski equipment is a sensible and more financially-savvy decision.  But, before you commit to any online ski rentals, familiarise yourself with how to size up for ski boots and skis. If you’re a first-timer, we’re hoping to make the process a little bit easier with our ski size chart, and some tips on how to choose the best boots and skis for yourself and…

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The Best Resorts for Glacier Skiing in the Alps

The Best Resorts for Glacier Skiing in the Alps

Winter traditionally wraps up long before May, but when it comes to glacier skiing, the snow keeps the party going well into the spring, and some – right through to summer!  While most ski resorts wind down operations by early spring, high-altitude glaciers in the Alps maintain their snowy terrain, offering a unique opportunity for skiing enthusiasts to extend their season.  Our guide will explore the top glacier ski resorts in the Alps. Who said the slopes were only for…

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Learning to Ski at 40: Tips to Skiing Success

Learning to Ski at 40: Tips to Skiing Success

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Or can you? How hard is learning to ski at 40 onwards? While it’s no secret that learning new skills can get harder with age as we lose some of our adventurous spirit, not all is lost. Learning to ski at 40 is perfectly possible. All it takes is hard work, determination and a whole lot of courage. To help you on your journey to skiing success, here are some tips on…

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