It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Europe, and if there is one country that knows how to do Christmas better than anyone else (except Lapland, of course!), it would have to be Germany. German Christmas Markets or the Christkindlmarkt is a fantastic street market where you can buy all things festive and…
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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…
Last Chance to Escape the World Cup this Summer!
With just a few days to go until the World Cup 2014 kicks off in Brazil, now is the time to book your summer holiday somewhere idyllic and remote if you want to escape the 24/7 news coverage, flee the constant buzz of the vuvuzelas, and avoid becoming a World Cup widow! There are plenty…
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…
Beach Holiday, City Break, Safari Adventure… Can’t Decide? Leave it to your Hair Colour!
If you are you struggling to decide where to go on holiday this winter, and cannot choose between a beach holiday, a city break, or a safari adventure – then just take a look in the mirror, and let your hair colour decide for you! I know that might sound a tad strange, but according…
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,…
Avalanche Airbags – Keeping Skiers Safe this Winter
If you are one of the millions heading off to the Alps on a winter skiing holiday this year, there is one piece of extra equipment you might want to consider packing. The Avalanche Airbag System, also known as ABS technology, is now more popular than ever before, and if you are a daredevil who…
Rub Shoulders with the Rich and Famous this winter at the World’s Most Exclusive Ski Resorts!
If you didn’t manage to get down to Queenstown, New Zealand for a spot of summer skiing this year, you will be pleased to know that the ski season across Europe and the United States is a mere ten weeks away (depending where you go). From the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps, to the highlands…
It’s Summer, It’s Ski Season – In Queenstown New Zealand!
We may be experiencing torrential downpours in certain regions of the United Kingdom, but summer is upon us, and the warmer weather has definitely reached the Mediterranean seaside resorts of Spain, Portugal, and Greece. If sunshine is ‘not your thing’ and your idea of a great summer holiday is skiing somewhere ‘remarkable’ in deep fresh…
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