Sliding down a mountain on skis or snowboards can be daunting for first-timers, but fear not, all it takes is practice and a beginner-friendly resort to do it in. Here’s our pick of the best ski resorts for beginners:
TripAdvisor Reveals Europe’s Best-Value Ski Resorts
Bulgaria, Germany and Andorra offer the best value for skiing holidays in Europe this winter, according to TripIndex Ski, an inaugural cost comparison from TripAdvisor covering key destinations tracked against the British pound. Based on the combined cost of one…
Best Après-ski in the Alps
Ski resorts are famed for their apres ski nightlife Whether you like a quiet post-piste pint or are looking to party into the early hours, here’s a handy guide to which resorts boast the best nightlife in the Alps:
Top 10 Summer Skiing Destinations
Not sure you can wait until the next ski season for your snowsports fix? Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to ski during the summer months – on glaciers! The first half of the summer is the best time…
Ski Butlers on the Slopes
If there’s one thing I never look forward to on a ski holiday, it’s organising ski hire. From having to deal with second-rate ski boots, to realising that the ski hire shop is just that bit too far from your…
Ski Hire Butlers Launch in the Alps
A new ski hire butler service Rental Republic has launched in the Alps, promising to make hiring ski equipment hassle-free. The service allows skiers to book your ski equipment online from the comfort of their own home.
Eurostar launches weekly ski service to the Swiss Alps
This winter Eurostar is joining forces with the high-speed train service, TGV Lyria to launch a new weekly service between London and some of Switzerland’s most popular ski resorts. On sale from Thursday October 1th, the new ski service will…
10 Reliable Summer Skiing Hot Spots
Skiing in summer? Most people would never consider this for their summer break away, which is usually reserved for lazing on a beach. Contrary to the common belief that skiing can only be done during the winter and Easter periods,…
Top 5 Alternative Ski Destinations
It’s a new term I’ve come by, and I think it sums up what a lot of skiers feel when it comes to their extortionately priced annual week on the piste – ‘Alps apathy’. For so long now France, Switzerland…
Credit Crunch Ski Holidays
Credit crunch ski holiday tips Is the thought of gliding down slopes on perfectly powdery snow under clear blue skies occupying both your sleeping and waking hours but the cost of a ski holiday is putting you off this year?…