17th November 2009
When planning your first ski holiday with children, here are a few guidelines to help make your lives and holiday as simple and hassle free as possible. We have written this article in two parts - this first part covers finding a suitable family friendly ...
17th November 2009
In the second of our articles about booking the perfect family ski holiday, we look at how to choose the most suitable ski school for your children.
Many resorts have ski schools for groups and private lessons starting from the age of 3 upwards. The li...
24th September 2009
Credit Crunch - Blah! I'm going skiing to Switzerland
Considering a ski trip in these testing economic times is a difficult decision, but if you are like thousands of other winter holiday enthusiasts you won't be letting a little thing like a world rec...
24th September 2009
When you think of Switzerland in summer, do you think of walking, mountain flowers and cows with bells? Probably yes, but Switzerland in summer has much more to offer than this. It is an ideal destination for everyone from extreme sport junkies to young ...
22nd September 2009
What is it about Chamonix that makes it one of the most popular winter sports destinations in the world? The answer is simple. Mountains. Very big mountains.
Chamonix is a French alpine town nestled in a valley below the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest ...
14th September 2009
September 2009
With the ski holiday booking season in full swing, it is clear that a number of people are looking for ways to save money in 2009/2010. One of the best ways to do this is to consider booking a self catered rather than a catered ski holid...
28th August 2009
Booking a group ski holiday can be a thankless and stressful task. However, by following a few simple steps, the job can become a lot easier.
The main reason why booking a group ski holiday can be difficult comes down to the dynamics of the group in qu...
29th July 2009
People seem to be getting bored of the beach, and more often they turn to the mountains for their summer holiday. However, whereas a week on the beach in the med can be quite easy to pack for (swim wear, flip flops, sun cream), there are a few more things...
17th July 2009
A popular misconception is that ski holidays are great for skiers but are no good for non skiers.
The problem with skiing holidays is in their name - perhaps they should be called "winter holidays". Calling them ski holidays makes a loud statement that...
17th July 2009
There has been lots written about when to book next season's ski holidays. Many articles and press releasese have reported that there could be a shortage of accommodation because large tour operators have cut the number of chalets they are running. The in...
02nd July 2009
To get the best out of a ski holiday, it is important to choose the right destination to suit the level of your group. This is especially true for beginners.
Nothing can put a beginner off skiing quicker than a week spent trying to ski down unsuitable ...
28th June 2009
For years I have been running ski holidays in the beautiful alpine resort of Chatel. During this time, we have worked with a fantastic ski hire shop.
For our clients, it is important that a ski shop offers good service, and makes the whole process of h...
12th June 2009
It has been a funny old year. Recession hit the UK, the pound crashed against the Euro, holidays in the Eurozone became a lot more expensive for Brits, and the Alps received some of the best snowfall for 25 years, with the season opening in style in Novem...
11th June 2009
When planning your next summer holiday, you need look no further than the green mountain peaks of Chatel. Set in the picturesque Valley d'Abondance, Chatel has a lot to offer outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for an alternative to standard beach ho...
14th May 2009
Have you ever actually ridden your mountain bike down a mountain? If most of your riding takes place in the UK, then the answer to this is probably "no". However, this sport is called "mountain biking" for a reason. If you sit at the top of a mountain pea...
