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We have ski lift-off!

As the region’s Christmas getaway begins, snow sport fans from across the West Midlands are making the most of two new flight routes to ski destinations.

New Year walks for the reluctant rambler and hardcore hiker

New Year walks for the reluctant rambler and hardcore hiker

Wrap up warm and walk off the Christmas excess with a New Year perambulation in The Beautiful South. Enjoy the seclusion of a countryside yomp and be rewarded with panoramic views and sensational wintry landscapes.

Damn the Dardanelles: The 100th Anniversary Tour

Damn the Dardanelles: The 100th Anniversary Tour

One hundred years after one of the most controversial campaigns of the Great War, pre-eminent First World War historian Professor Gary Sheffield offers fresh insight into The Gallipoli Campaign.

Nira Montana opens in La Thuile, Italy

Nira Montana opens in La Thuile, Italy

Luxury hotel group Nira Hotels and Resorts has opened its new hotel - Nira Montana - in north Italy. Situated in the picturesque town of La Thuile, at the foot of Mont Blanc, the new property will be the only five star hotel in La Thuile, steps from the ski slopes and hiking trails of the Italian Alps.

Ryanair's new route makes the Normandy coast more accessible than ever

Ryanair's new route makes the Normandy coast more accessible than ever

Ryanair announced last week the launch of a new route from London Stansted to Deauville, Normandy. Starting on 3rd April and running to 23rd October 2015, this summer route will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays.

A personal invitation to Snowboxx

A personal invitation to Snowboxx

Join Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski for the biggest and best high-altitude festival.

Adelboden the third most popular ski area in Switzerland

Adelboden the third most popular ski area in Switzerland

The picturesque – and little-known – Swiss ski resort of Adelboden opened for the winter season over the weekend, with six inches of snow falling last week to make sure conditions were perfect for the first day's skiing.

Wales Trails encourages visitors to park the car and enjoy the Welsh scenery

Wales Trails encourages visitors to park the car and enjoy the Welsh scenery

Visitors to Wales are being encouraged to park their car and explore the fantastic country by train, cycle or on foot in a new sustainable transport and tourism initiative.

Last minute, purse friendly, festive accommodation in the snow

Last minute, purse friendly, festive accommodation in the snow

Celebrate the festive season in the heart of the French Alps with Basecamp’s purse friendly accommodation deals.

New for 2015 at the Legoland Windsor Resort

New for 2015 at the Legoland Windsor Resort

Guests to the Legoland Windsor Resort will see changes to one of the Resort's original and most popular areas in 2015 as the famous Traffic attractions become part of a new, improved Lego City area.

Monarch launches new ski route from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon

Monarch announces a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon as part of its winter ski programme for 2014/15.

easyJet launches only direct flight between Ireland and Iceland

easyJet launches only direct flight between Ireland and Iceland

easyJet has launched the first direct service between Belfast and Reykjavik.

Bath self-catering stay-cations with style

Bath self-catering stay-cations with style

Self-catering has long been an integral component of the British holiday market, and its popularity has grown as holidaymakers appreciate the independence, flexibility, privacy and extra space that a self-catering property has to offer.

James Bond to be filmed in the Austrian Tirol

James Bond to be filmed in the Austrian Tirol

007, the most famous secret agent in the world, will start filming the 24th Bond film, Spectre, in the Austrian Tirol.

Eat your way through Extremadura with new bespoke foodie experiences

Eat your way through Extremadura with new bespoke foodie experiences

Trujillo Villas Espana is launching a menu of gourmet experiences for their guests, who are interested in learning more about authentic Extremaduran cuisine.