If you are dying to hit the slopes this winter, you will be pleased to know that the Austrian Ski Season will open this weekend, and unlike last year when the slopes were green at the beginning of December, it’s already looking like a winter wonderland out there! Heavy snow is forecast for the Vorarlberg…
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Think the Austrian Alps are just a Winter Skiing Holiday Destination? Think Again!
When you think of the Austrian Alps, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Skiing Holidays… Mozart… the Sound of Music? Well, Austria is home to all of these things, but it is also the perfect base for an active summer/autumn holiday, and if you love hiking in the great outdoors, eating…
Looking for Holiday Inspiration? Check out the New York Times 52 Places to go in 2014
The New York Times has released its ‘52 Places to Go In 2014’, and if you are undecided about where to go for your 2014 holiday, you might just get all the inspiration you need from this comprehensive and well thought out list. With a different destination for every week of the year, there really…
1st December 2013 – Grab your Ski’s and head to Austria!
The first of December is upon us, the mountains are covered with snow, and if you intend to partake in any skiing action this winter, it is time to pack your thermals and get yourself over to the Austrian Alps! While the official ski season in Lech, Zürs and Sankt Anton does not open for…
Snow has arrived in Austria – Let the Ski Season Begin!
If you are heading to the Austrian Alps for a spot of Skiing over the Christmas period, you will be pleased to know that the snow has arrived, and I am not talking about a sprinkling either! In the Vorarlberg region, where you will find the luxury ski resorts of Lech am Arlberg and Zürs,…
Summer in Austria – The Land of Alpine Adventures
Austria may be one of the smallest countries in continental Europe, but it has so much to offer the traveller that one could easily spend an entire year visiting all the “must see” attractions. With its magnificent snow-capped mountains, fresh water rivers, and some of the most striking architecture in the world, Austria is a…
10 Places to Visit this Spring
With just a couple of weeks to go until the biggest chocolate fest of the year, many of us will be spending this weekend searching for that last-minute Easter/ spring holiday. Whether you fancy somewhere hot and sunny, or cold and ski worthy, there are numerous destinations coming to life at this time of year,…
Our Top 10 Cities – Part III – Salzburg
The third edition in Our Top 10 Cities sees us staying close to home, and our Number 8 Top City goes to the breathtakingly beautiful Salzburg, Austria. Coming from the Austrian Alps Ingo was eager to show me the wonderful city of Salzburg, and after my first visit it was easy to understand why the…
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