Whilst skiing can be enjoyed by everyone, irrespective of ability, age and strength, it is always advisable to try to get yourself into reasonable shape before you head for the snow.. Of course you should try and maintain your fitness levels throughout the year (this helps you look good on the beach or on the piste!); try to get in at least 20 uninterrupted minutes a week of aerobic exercise (running, cycling, swimming, skipping etc) in order to build a healthy heart. Read more
With all the expense around Christmas, a ski break can be too costly to fit in but if you shop around, you can find some great budget holidays that aren’t going to break the bank. Sticking to destinations in Europe will help you to keep the cost down in terms of flights but where are the best places to go?
Here are the top 10 ski resorts in Europe which excel in combining luxury and alpine charm together with top class snowsports:
Choosing a winter holiday destination can be difficult, do you embrace the Christmas spirit and opt for somewhere snowy and magical, do you escape the cold and find a beautiful beach to lounge on, or do you stay active and head for the slopes?
To help you decide where to holiday this winter, here are our top 10 favourite winter holiday destinations;
If you are interested in a Snowboarding holiday this year, but are unsure where to go, here are our top 10 Snowboarding resorts and locations.
Choosing a winter sports holiday destination can be difficult, there are so many locations and resorts which all offer similar benefits but are quite different. Basically you need to decide exactly what you want from your holiday, and take it from there. For example, do you want great night life? Beginners slopes? Child friendly resorts?
Below, we have listed some topics and advice, to help you when planning your winter sports trip.
Rome has always had its place on my bucket list, mainly because I love history, and it is one of those amazing destinations where you can get a real taste of the past. So in 2015 I packed my best walking shoes and headed over to Italy, guidebook and pocket map in hand.
Christmas is notoriously weeks of hard work, planning and manic shopping for a few days of family, food and TV – which are over in a flash, leaving us broke (but a few pounds heavier) and wondering what happened to that real Christmas feeling of childlike wonder and excitement we used to get? In an attempt to rediscover my Christmas spirit, I decided to head out of the UK, and over to Germany.
South America is a continent which boasts an incredibly diverse experience, from the bustling streets of Sao Paulo in Brazil to the breathtaking beaches of Chile; there really is something for every type of traveller.
With so much to offer it can be easy to get overwhelmed with choice, so we have hand-picked a couple of the most incredible sites not to be missed if travelling through South America.
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