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The most affordable ski resorts in France
Date Posted: 11 March 2026The great thing about France is that, due to the size and variety of its ski areas, there’s always an affordable village or cheaper accommodation available, even in the biggest and best ski areas in the world. We’ve dug down into the last few years of Iglu booking data to discover the most affordable ski resorts in France. And we’ve divided the total cost of a week-long trip by the size of the ski area to show you how much each km of skiable terrain will cost you – the lower the cost the better...
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The most affordable ski resorts in Europe
Date Posted: 26 February 2026Any ranking of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe worth its salt must reckon with the true meaning of value. Because, while the total cost of the holiday is important when you’re skiing on a budget, so is getting bang for your buck. That is, does the trip deliver enough quality skiing to make it worthwhile? That’s why we’ve divided our breakdown of cheap European resorts into three separate categories – small (50-100km), medium (100-200km), and large (200km+) – and as well as giving you a tota...
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Best ski resorts for a short break or long weekend
Date Posted: 13 November 2025Whether you’re trying to squeeze one more weekend of skiing into the season or you’re working with a limited budget or timeframe, a short ski break is the perfect way to get a quick fix. You can enjoy a three or four-day ski getaway midweek or over a long weekend, giving you more flexibility and requiring less commitment than a week-long holiday. It’s also a low stakes way for first-timers to try out the sport or for keen skiers to introduce their partner to the slopes. Whatever the reason, it...
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What travellers need to know about the EU’s new Entry/Exit System
Date Posted: 15 October 2025On 12 October 2025, the European Union (EU) introduced an important change for non-EU nationals travelling in Europe: the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). It will be phased in, with full implementation by 10 April 2026. The EES replaces the physical stamping of passports at border crossings by recording your biometric information, including your face and fingerprints, each time you enter or exit the Schengen Area. The aim is to make border checks more accurate and efficient for travellers. H...
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Skiing in Lapland: Everything you need to know
Date Posted: 09 October 2025What comes to mind when you think of Lapland? We’d bet on Father Christmas and the Northern Lights. But skiing? Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland, is one of the world’s most distinctive skiing destinations. Unlike the soaring peaks and vast ski areas of the Alps, Lapland’s resorts are much more compact, and characterised by gentle, well-groomed pistes, snow-blanketed forests, and endless wintery wilderness. This friendly terrain makes Lapland a good option for beginners a...