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Best après-ski bars and nightlife hotspots in Alpe d'Huez
Date Posted: 19 February 2025Alpe d’Huez is one of France’s biggest ski resorts in terms of town size and ski area - and its après scene is fit to match. With over 250km of piste to explore and plenty of slopes suiting all abilities, it’s hugely popular with British skiers and is labelled by many as a “party town”, although there’s still plenty of room for those who want a quieter experience. Alpe d’Huez is known as “The Island in the Sunshine” thanks to the unusually high amount of sun it gets for a ski resort - making a...
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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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Ski Goggles Versus A Helmet With Visor: Which One Should You Choose?
Date Posted: 10 February 2025When it comes to eye protection and vision on the slopes, goggles have traditionally been the item of choice. But in recent years, the number of people searching for helmets with visors has been on the increase, with Google trends reporting a 30% rise in interest around ski helmets with visors between January 2023 and January 2024. So with the popularity of helmets with visors on the up, which type of eye protection is best? Well, ultimately, it comes down to personal taste. If you’re...
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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...
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Best resorts in Italy for a Christmas ski holiday
Date Posted: 31 January 2025Few experiences can match how special a Christmas ski holiday is, where you’ll celebrate with friends and family in some of the most spectacular locations on earth, while sampling the alpine (or, indeed Dolomite) spirit and food along the way. Wherever you go in Italy, you’ll be able to ski every day (yes, including Christmas Day!) and enjoy the usual alpine views and activities - as well as the odd Christmas event or two. Below, we’ll tell you all about skiing in Italy over the festive period...