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Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in Mayrhofen
Date Posted: 18 August 2026One of Austrian skiing’s liveliest resorts for après, Mayrhofen has a strong offering of post-skiing establishments to let your hair down in - whether you’re after some hardcore dancing or simply a quiet spot in which to lean back and relax. Not only does it have a solid nightlife scene, it’s also got some outstanding snow-sure skiing, and is a good base for exploring the rest of the Zillertal Ski Area, too. And if your holiday is really going to revolve around evenings and nights out, then yo...
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Carinthia: Austria’s hidden gem for family ski holidays
Date Posted: 12 August 2026When it could be your only ski holiday of the year, it’s understandable that you might want the reassurance and familiarity of a big-name resort, even when that means paying higher prices and sharing the mountain with thousands of other skiers. But when you’re taking the kids, your priorities change. Rather than hundreds of kilometres of pistes and a lively apres-ski scene, you might prefer an easy journey to the ski school meeting point, uncrowded slopes, and some fun things to do when tired l...
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The most affordable ski resorts in Italy
Date Posted: 09 July 2026Italy has always been one of the Alps’ best destinations for good-value skiing. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed, and lift passes, lunches and drinks can compare favourably with some of Europe’s biggest-name resorts. But some Italian ski resorts go much further than others when it comes to keeping the total cost of a week on the slopes down. To find the best-value options, we looked at the estimated cost of a week’s ski holiday in Italy, including accommodation, lift pass, ski h...
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Group vs private ski lessons: which is right for you?
Date Posted: 01 July 2026Choosing between group and private ski or snowboard lessons can make a big difference to your time on the mountain. Group lessons are usually the more affordable and sociable option, while private lessons offer more individual attention and greater flexibility. The right choice depends on your budget, ability level, confidence, schedule and who you are travelling with. A solo beginner may enjoy learning alongside people at the same stage, while a family or small group of friends at a similar le...
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Iglu Ski 2026 Customer Survey
Date Posted: 08 June 2026AI use for ski trip research nearly quadruples in a year — but snow certainty and trusted advice still decide where Britain skis, in Iglu’s biggest ever survey....