Tag Archives: family holidays
Whistler
You will find the Whistler ski resort at the foot of two mountains, named Whistler and Blackcomb, eighty or so miles from Vancouver on the west coast of Canada. The resort area started as a skiing area for locals in … Continue reading
Vail
Vail is one of the largest ski resorts in the United States. It stretches along the I-70 freeway that runs westwards from Denver, Colorado. If Vail is not big enough for you, a lift-pass for the resort will also gain … Continue reading
Val Thorens
Val Thorens Ski Resort is located in the Tarentaise Valley of Savoie in the French Alpes. It is the highest ski resort in Europe and one of the largest as it forms part of the Three Valleés. Val Thorens used … Continue reading
Val D’Isère
In the south east of France, Val D’Isère is a commune of Tarentaise Valley. It’s located on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. It’s a great location for alpine skiing events throughout the year. Val D’Isère holidays are extremely … Continue reading
Söll
The village of Söll is a popular choice for skiing vacations. Located just below the Hohe Salve Peak, you’ll find some of the most breathtaking skiing in the whole of Europe at this resort. There are both black and red … Continue reading
Zermatt
No mountaineer worth his or her salt has not dreamt of scaling the daunting peaks (over 3,000m above sea level) that surround Zermatt. Most mountain climbers dream of following in the footsteps of Edward Whymper who conquered the majestic Matterhorn. … Continue reading
Voss
Voss is a small resort at the heart of Hordaland, in Norway, and has gained a reputation of being the adventure capital of the country. It is home to two ski centres and is surrounded by some of the most … Continue reading
Verbier
Verbier is a ski resort in the east central part of Valais, an area of southern Switzerland. The resort is in the most outstanding of settings, on a wide, sun-kissed balcony surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Alps. It … Continue reading
Sestriere
Sestriere can brag of its proud heritage of being the first purpose-built Alpine resort, being developed by Fiat’s Gionvanni Agnello now over eighty years ago. It has well-designed slopes that are suitable for every level and – if skiing is … Continue reading
Sauze D’ouix
Sauze d’Ouix forms part of the spectacular ski circuit known as Via Lattea or “Milky Way”, a track that covers almost three hundred miles of pistes and spans Italy and France. Its use for the 2006 Winter Olympics saw over … Continue reading
Mexico
If your ideal holiday is one where you get to see it all and do it all, Mexico is the place for you. Whether its historical monuments you’re looking for or intensely beautiful countryside, or magnificent beaches, or a totally … Continue reading
Jamaica Holidays
The home of reggae music is the fourth largest island of the Greater Antillles whose unique identity is only just emerging after gaining its independence from Britain in 1962. It was originally inhabited by the Arawak Indians who had christened … Continue reading
Dominican Republic Holidays
Beautiful year round sunshine, magnificent coastal views and an explosion of colourful culture are what tourists to the Dominican Republic can expect. This Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola of the Greater Antilles region with Haiti is one … Continue reading
Cancun Holidays
This touristic gem on the Mexican Caribbean provides refuge, year in year out, to travellers from the Northern Hemisphere looking to escape the bite of winter. Between December and April its beaches are thronged by sun-worshipping Americans and Europeans enjoying … Continue reading