Skiing
Five Italian ski resorts near Venice
If you are thinking of skiing in Italy this season, did you realise that you can combine a visit to a ski resort in Italy with a trip to Venice?
Scottish cottages for Highland ski breaks
Who needs to head to the Alps, asks Scottish Cottages, pointing out that early snow means lifts and pistes in Scotland’s premier resorts are already open.
Family friendly fun - Madesimo
Madesimo is a delightful and compact high altitude alpine village close to the Swiss border that offers something for all the family. And importantly the ski resort incorporates that vital element for family groups - convenience.
West Virginia's Appalachian Winter
Snow tubing, skiing, skating, snowboarding and around 150 cross-country trails, West Virginia offers an extended winter season for all skiers and winter enthusiasts with slope elevations reaching 5,000 feet and an abundance of natural and man-made snow.
Let the experts help you reach the top!
To be the very best, you have to learn from the very best. That’s why International Academy (IA), with more than 12 years of experience, offers only the highest quality instructor programmes in partnership with resident ski and snowboard schools in selected world-class resorts.
Val d'Isère announces unmissable calendar
Val d'Isère has announced its new winter events calendar for the highly anticipated 2012-13 season. Opening on 1st December, the iconic French resort will play host to some hot new additions to its social calendar, as well as the old favourites.
Are you gonna ski my way?
The Big Domain HQ has been snowed under with requests for ski chalets and houses near good runs. It's a slippery slope trying to find the perfect ski base but thankfully The Big Domain has a few luxurious places to try.
Ski-in/ski-out chalet in La Plagne, Paradiski
Alpine365, the fresh and exciting, independent chalet company in the Paradiski, has added a ski-in/ski-out chalet with a hot tub to its portfolio for the forthcoming winter season.
Let it snow - Californian ski resorts open early
Thanks to California's early snowfall resorts including Mammoth Mountain and Heavenly, Northstar California, Squaw Valley and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe are all now open for the season.
Think on your happy feet with Rental Republic
When your head and your heart expect to be thrilled by the very best in skiing or boarding, your feet deserve to be gently guided into the highest quality equipment . . . that’s why Rental Republic, the Most Buff Ski Butlers in the Alps, promise to give you Happy Feet!
New resort for teenagers’ ski holiday
PGL, leading children’s activity holiday company, has a new location for its February half-term Ski and Snowboard holidays for unaccompanied teenagers (13-17 years).
VIP Ski unveils new luxury chalet in Verbier
VIP SKI chalets are renowned for offering luxury and comfort, having been built to meet all the desires of the most discerning guests . . . and the very latest addition in the picturesque resort of Verbier is no exception.
Skiers urged to get fit before getting on the slopes
With the European ski season upon us, ABTA, The Travel Association is urging skiers to get in shape before hitting the slopes.
The modern marvel of Madesimo
Nestled in the sunny Spluga Valley is the beautiful Italian resort of Madesimo. This traditional resort is small and incredibly friendly but enjoys a strong international reputation for the finest snowsports among those in the know.
Monday morning alarm? It’s ski o’clock!
Got those Monday morning blues? Dreading yet another long week in the office? Well, say a fond farewell to the start of the working week and a big hello to a week full of Alpine fun!