France
Skiing in Val d’Isere - save up to 50 per cent on ski hire
Val d’Isere specialist Ski-Val has negotiated a great deal on ski hire in the resort when booked in conjunction with its chalet holidays.
Snowfall for February half term reaches record levels
Paradiski, the huge ski domain in the French Alps [Les Arcs/Peisey Vallandry/La Plagne] with 425km of pistes, is reporting record levels of snow for the February holidays: at the time of writing snowfall at some French stations has reached 4.78 metres.
One-stop ski hire, ski apartment and ski-pass
Ski Republic has teamed up with apartment rental company Odalys Vacances to offer the option to pre-book half price ski & snowboard hire for those booking a stay at Odalys Residences in Arc 1800, Cauterets, Courchevel, Flaine, Font Romeu, Le Corbier, L'Alpe d'Huez, Méribel Mottaret, Orcières 1850, Peyragudes, La Plagne, Saint Lary Soulan, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Tignes, Val d'Isère and Val Thorens.
Fight the festive flab and get fit to ski with Jet2.com
The airline of choice for northern skiers, Jet2.com, is tipping a ski and snowboarding break as the best way to work off the weight accumulated through festive feasting.
From vineyard to vineyard under sail
Vineyard touring with a difference – a journey from Rome to Nice, sailing from wine estate to wine estate on an exclusive Arblaster & Clarke Wine Cruise, aboard the stunning ‘Sea Cloud’.
Pet passport changes make holidaying with Rover a breeze
Dog-loving families will find it easier to take their furry friends on holiday abroad following a change to rules for travelling with pets.
Save 25% off family holidays to France booked before 22 January
Save 25% off all 2012 breaks from French family holiday specialist siblu villages by booking before 22 January. There are 14 siblu villages across France, all with their own pool complexes, free children’s clubs and entertainment.
Urban tree house chic in Paris
For a mini break in Paris with a difference, why not opt for a spot of urban tree house chic? New from Keycamp for 2012, the outdoor holiday specialist has launched three brand new tree houses at its popular International parc in Paris, so you can combine a visit to the French capital with great value accommodation that's as fun as it is unique.
Chateau Eza undergoes €2million refurbishment
Voted One of the worlds most romantic hotels, Chateau Eza has undergone a €2million refurbishment.
Ski Republic increases the quality, while reducing the cost.
Independent ski and snowboard retail chain, Ski Republic, is offering two sets of ski or...
New spa in Paradiski complete with ice cave
Paradiski, the large ski area located in the French Alps, will be opening its 1000m2 Deep Nature Spa this season. Located in Arc 1950 in “Residence Les Sources de Marie”, the Deep Nature Spa faces Mont Blanc and will encapsulate all that is relaxing and innovative.
New Alpine-chic chalet for Alpine365
Skiers looking for a catered chalet in Les Arcs can now choose to stay in Chalet Algonquin, a boutique 13-bed chalet unveiled by independent chalet holiday specialist, Alpine365.
Wine tasting in Alsace with Grape Escapes
Those looking for a wine tasting weekend in a less familiar wine region can take advantage of Grape Escapes' new itinerary to Alsace in eastern France.
Fantastic ski holiday deals to Europe’s finest slopes
Hit the slopes for seven nights in France from just £349 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Stress free ski with Eurostar and The Private Chalet Company
We all dream of an easy route to a stress-free ski holiday - and the combination of The Private Chalet Company in Sainte Foy and Eurostar offers just that.