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:
Top 5 Ice Hotels
Fancy staying somewhere that really captures the spirit of winter? For a break away you’ll never forget, book a trip to one of the world’s top five ice hotels, but don’t forget a warm jacket:
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 5 Quirky Winter Escapes
If you want to embrace the spirit of winter this year and have a Christmas holiday to remember, forget the annual jaunt to sunnier climes and instead opt for a magical escape to our pick of über-cool places to stay…
Top 5 Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe
Are you looking for a winter sports holiday that won’t break the bank? According to research, savvy skiers should head to European slopes this winter to take advantage of the weaker euro. Resorts in Eastern Europe may be leading the…
Europe the Best Value for Skiers this Winter
Skiers should head to resorts in Europe this winter season to take advantage of the weakening euro, according to research from Moneycorp. The research shows that the average price of a shopping basket of essential ski items will be down…
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…
Livigno Leads Way at World Snow Awards
The Italian ski resort Livigno has won the prestigious title Best European Resort 2012 at the World Snow Awards. Livigno came top because of the impeccable quality and wide range of its services offered across the winter season, including world-beating…
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…