Winter Sports
The true cost of a French ski holiday
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, some may be inspired to book a holiday on the slopes. Ski reps from across France have teamed up with Confused.com to reveal the alarming price differences skiers face when travelling to France, with the most expensive resort being Courchevel.
Navigating the Winter Olympics
To help make information about the Games accessible and useful, Google released a new website and tools for sport fans around the world.
Don't let winter sports insurance wipe you out
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH), the long stay airport parking and travel extras specialist, is helping skiers and snowboarders this winter by highlighting the best and worst winter sport insurance policies.
Insure your travel plans for 'piste of mind' on the slopes
Brits looking to escape the February gloom with a half-term getaway should ensure they have adequate travel insurance in place - especially if they plan to take to the slopes, says moneysupermarket.com.
Winter Olympic fever - a hazard for Brits abroad
With the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics kicking off this Friday (12 February), Brits may be inspired to try a more adventurous sport whilst on holiday this winter season.
Snowing for gold
British Airways is gearing up to fly Team GB and Paralympics GB to Vancouver for the 21st Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, which start in February.
Get into the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics
As the excitement builds up for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, what better time to consider North America as your next ski holiday destination? Emirates Holidays has selected the finest resorts in the region that offer some of the most fabulous skiing and spectacular sceneries in the world.
Affordable ski breaks in France
Rocket Ski is offering seven nights at the three star Constellation Apartments in Risoul, France from just £209 per person. The self-catering apartments are a great base for a holiday, just a short walk from both the slopes and the village.
Get snappy to win a Whistler Nordic getaway
Show what inspires you out there while exploring the Nordic trails in British Columbia and you could win one of many fabulous prizes in BC Nordic’s "Fun on the Trails” photo contest. It’s simple - hit the trails, click, upload and vote for your favourite photo.
Excite your taste buds in La Plagne
The alpine resort of La Plagne, situated in the heart of the French Alps, presents an exciting and mouth watering menu this winter.
Ski sales up at lesser-known resorts
The recent cold snap in the UK has lead to a surge in bookings for European ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances, particularly in the lesser-known ski resorts across the Alps and Pyrenees, where sales have increased on average by 17%.
Vancouver most expensive ski destination
Skiers should give Vancouver a swerve if they want to stay in the black as the Canadian city is the most expensive destination, according to analysis for Virgin Money's Travel Insurance.
Cross country skiing in British Columbia
There’s more to British Columbia than skiing and snowboarding in the mountains - BC is the choice winter recreation destination for Nordic activity enthusiasts! With over 1000 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails spanning varied terrain - from the picturesque Bulkley Valley in the north, to the majestic Kootenay Rockies in the west - BC is sure to appeal to both the first-time and well-seasoned skier alike.
Alicia Keys to close Ischgl’s winter season
Alicia Keys will be topping off Ischgl’s 2009/2010 winter season with a performance at the Top Of The Mountain Concert on 1 May 2010, starting at 1 pm.
MORE TH>N travel insurance safe skiing advice
Over half a million Brits will unwittingly ski or snowboard at almost double the drink drive limit on their alpine getaways this ski season, putting their safety and the safety of others at risk, according to a new report by MORE TH>N travel insurance.