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Single-skiers needn’t be left out in the cold

Are your friends coupled up for the winter leaving you out in the cold?

Holiday tips for cash-strapped skiers

The UK’s leading independent ski tour operator, Directski.com, has come to the aid of cash-strapped skiers with ten top tips to make skiing more affordable in 2010 / 11.

Extra costs for tavellers flying with sports equipment

Extra costs for tavellers flying with sports equipment

Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), the long-stay airport parking specialist, is helping active holidaymakers this winter by comparing how much airlines charge for checking-in sporting equipment.

Learn to ski & snowboard weekends in Meribel

For those looking to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time, Skiweekends.com - the specialist in ski short breaks and weeks – has introduced ‘Learn to ski or snowboard weekends’ in France’s Three Valleys.

'Plagne' ahead with Erna Low

'Plagne' ahead with Erna Low

In these financially challenging times, it pays to think ahead. Erna Low, the self-drive specialists to the Alps since 1932, have devised a way to offer guests better value and more visible pricing than ever before, with its new all-inclusive deals.

Italy’s Cervinia is lowest priced ‘leading’ ski resort

UK skiers should benefit from better value in Europe this winter, thanks to a sterling recovery against 2009’s rock bottom exchange rates.

Top tips to ski & save this winter

Top tips to ski & save this winter

Online ski tour operator, Directski.com, has come to the aid of cash-strapped skiers with top ten tips to ski & save both in resort and before travel, from borrowing ski gear to packing tea-bags.

New in Tirol for the 2010-11 ski season

New in Tirol for the 2010-11 ski season

The wait is almost over as the new ski season approaches. Sölden will open tomorrow for 2010-11, one month earlier than planned, with a few lifts in operation on the Rettenbach glacier.

Ski chalets for couples

Ski chalets for couples

The traditional wooden alpine ski chalet is many couples’ idea of the perfect winter accommodation. Snow blanketing the roof, a cosy log fire roaring in the hearth, inviting sofas, and after dinner chat are all part of our winter dreams and (for some) memories.

Family fun at the Ski and Snowboard Show

Family fun at the Ski and Snowboard Show

The Ski and Snowboard Show returns to London Olympia this year with a host of new and exciting features for the whole family.

Ski holidays for kids

What do you do when the kids are pining for the piste and Mum and Dad hate the thought of a family ski holiday? Let children’s activity holiday leaders PGL whisk them off to Austria on Boxing Day, that’s what.

Book early for discounted ski accommodation

French ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is celebrating the launch of its new brochure for the 2010/2011 ski season.

Ryanair slashes European ski fares

Ryanair today launched its London Winter Ski Programme 2010/11 which offers 33 weekly flights from London (Stansted) to ski destinations in Cuneo, Grenoble, Lourdes, Salzburg and Turin.

Holiday like a billionaire in Courchevel 1850

Holiday like a billionaire in Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is one of the most sought-after ski resorts in the world with billionaires, oligarchs and film stars fighting it out for accommodation in this small and exclusive enclave.

From France to Chile: 10 great ski chalets

From France to Chile: 10 great ski chalets

With Eurostar recently opening ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps, now is the perfect time for ski lovers to book for the best deals. Apartments and chalets in prime locations also get booked up quickly, so travellers looking for a ski getaway should start looking now to secure their perfect ski holiday home.