French Alps have so many destinations to choose from

The region around the French Alps is one of the most popular with British skiers, with many returning year after year to enjoy the scenery, amenities and excellent winter sports facilities.

Almost 300,000 travellers head from the UK for the French slopes each year – no doubt drawn by the short flights, but also by the [...]

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Fresh snow at the end of the ski season

Fortunately the Alps have recently been covered in snow even though the ski season is close to being over. The end of April is chosen by many to go skiing. The spring sunshine and lively parties that mark the end of the season are enticing to anyone.

You may think the ski season has gone [...]

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The joys of skiing in France

For those that love to ski, there is little that can hold a candle than sailing down the slopes of France.  Whether you are out on the slopes enjoying some of the best downhill runs in the world or heading across some of the top cross country trails, France is known as a skier’s paradise [...]

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France is most popular with expert boarders

Skiing holidays have been known for quite some time as a luxury sport popular among the famous and rich.  As such, it is no surprise that the British royal family also enjoys skiing with Prince Charles regularly heading to the French and Swiss Alps for two weeks with William and Harry.

In fact, the Prince has [...]

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Is it time to think about the 2011 ski season

As winter slowly melts away most skiers are probably starting to look towards next year’s ski holiday potential.  If you are thinking about next year after a wonderful year skiing this year, it may be time to think about booking your ski holidays in advance for 2011 to ensure you get the best of the [...]

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Don’t drink and ski campaign

Every year Brit’s head off the slopes looking for a mixture of skiing and alcoholic lunches but every year as a result a few dozen return to Britain hurt or even dead.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has decided to launch a new campaign that aims to target holiday makers with the message ‘don’t drink and [...]

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