Tag Archives: Holidays
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
Bahamas Holidays
This collection of 2,000 or so small islands is one of the first names that comes to mind when thinking of a relaxing holiday in the sun and sands of the Caribbean. Most of these islands are really just the … Continue reading
Aruba Holidays
This island forms part of the Dutch Antilles (Aruba citizens hold Dutch passports) and is part of the ABC islands of the Lesser Antilles together with Bonaire and Curacao. Perhaps due to its size (only 30km long), Aruba boasts no … Continue reading