Tag: ski resorts

If you've got a trip planned to the Alps over Christmas, you might be eying the weather forecast nervously. It might also be worth checking your map, as a stark divide has opened up across Europe, creating a "tale of two winters" right before the Christmas and New Year peak ...

Heading to Bansko for your next ski trip? The Bulgarian ski resort is a popular winter retreat thanks to it's lively town and it's affordable nature (albeit less so than previous years). And one of the reasons to head to Bansko in Bulgaria is the choice of affordable ski lodging. ...

Nationwide Decree Eliminates Cigarettes from Queues, Chairlifts, and Pistes Starting 2025/2026 Season A new national public health measure, solidified by Decree No. 2025-582 and effective for the 2025/2026 winter season, has formally outlawed smoking across nearly all outdoor public spaces within French ski resorts, marking a significant shift in mountain ...

If you're like me, a ski trip can be the highlight of the year. And when it comes to planning your ski trip, you're usually weighing up a whole bunch of options, It can make it tricky to know where to go, when and whether you're making the best decision ...

One of the things about Bansko, Bulgaria's premier ski resort, is that it has a bit of a mixed reputation. Some people love it and swear by the great terrain and awesome food, others tell you it's not worth it and it isn't even that snow sure. We might just ...

The largest skiable glacier in Austria, with around a one hour transfer from Innsbruck, the Stubai Gletcscher is a dependable choice for those looking for snowsure riding. At the base of the Stubaital, or the Stubai Valley, the Stubai Glacier is one of the many great options on the Innsbruck ...

There is no shortage of great places to stay for a ski break in Austria. And while most head to the big resorts such as Mayrhofem, St Anton or Kitzbuhel, many people are looking for that less busy ski holiday. One where they can enjoy leisurely skiing or snowboarding on ...

It's notorious for many reasons, including raucous apres ski, cheap lift passes and some crazy long queues for the gondola. Yes, Bansko, Bulgaria's premier ski resort, is one of those ski locations that divides opinion, even for people that have never been there. We were intrigued enough to go and ...

It's known as a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, with some of the most iconic ski destinations in Europe. So is Chamonix a good place to learn how to ski or snowboard? As unofficial capital of the French Alps, Chamonix is a perfect launchpad into incredible ski terrain. You've got ...

Après ski is a major part of many people's winter holiday in the French Alps. There's nothing like finishing your day on the mountain with a drink or two. The après ski scene varies throughout ski resorts; at one end of the scale, you get laid-back and family-friendly resorts, while ...