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Best resorts in Europe for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 01 April 2025A ski trip early in December is a brilliant choice if you want to avoid the peak holiday crowds. Many resorts have reliable snow conditions by then, especially the ones that combine high altitude with snowmaking equipment. The slopes are generally much less busy, too, giving you more space to enjoy the runs. Early December usually receives some lovely sunny days (according to data from previous seasons) before the weather gets really cold in January and February – making for some great afte...
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Something New is Happening in Bulgaria
Date Posted: 31 March 2025Ever wanted to test a hypothesis about a ski resort? Heard a lot but want to see what you hear is true? Well, we returned to Bansko, Bulgaria, to see if its title as best value ski resort is all there is, or are things changing? It’s true that Bansko, found 170 km from Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, has, for twenty years, been attracting families, groups and couples looking for inexpensive skiing with a fun vibe. There are 75 km of pistes, and 14 lifts, with the resort found in the Pirin National ...
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Best resorts in Italy for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 20 March 2025Getting an early ski trip in at the start of the season can be a great option if you’re looking to avoid peak dates. As well as snow cover being good enough for plenty of skiing (helped when needed by snow cannons at most resorts), the pistes are much less crowded than usual, meaning there’s loads of space to enjoy your skiing. While not a certainty, December ski holidays also tend to get more sunny days than in the middle of the season, meaning there are some great memories to be made on the ...
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Best family resorts in Austria
Date Posted: 17 February 2025Family ski holidays are some of the most memorable times of your life. The children rushing around with excitement at the sight of fresh snow, hot chocolates up the mountain, and opportunities to mess around with new friends after ski school are all unmissable moments – and we’re here to make sure your Austrian family ski holiday is full of them. We’ve rounded up the stats and insights from the team to give you the lowdown on which Austrian ski resorts are great options for a family. Austri...
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Best resorts in Austria for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 09 February 2025Early-season skiing in Austria is a great option if you're looking for quiet slopes, minimal queues, and great snow cover for your December ski holiday. Most resorts that are open around this time also put on lift pass discounts for the first few weeks of their season, making it a great way to save some money. You may even get lucky with sunny weather – we’ve looked at data for sunny days in the past few seasons to give you an indication of what to expect. Finally, you’ll probably notice...