Banff is the province of Alberta in Canada, high in the Canadian Rocky Mountains What can be a bit confusing for first-time visitors to Banff, which is located in the province of Alberta in Canada, is that there are no slopes in Banff itself. The name refers both to the lively town where most people … Read more
La Plagne is guaranteed snow and ski-in/ski-out, making it popular with families – Getty La Plagne is part of the huge Paradiski area, together with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry. The three resorts together have 425km of slopes best suited to intermediate skiers and families, served by 129 lifts. With a new top lift, the Glacier … Read more
The slopes in Ischgl are extensive, guaranteed snow, sunny and often above the tree line Ischgl has been the main Austrian destination for German visitors for decades, but in recent years it has also gained a strong following among the British. This is largely due to the quality of the slopes, but also to the … Read more
Morzine is the capital of the gigantic Portes du Soleil ski area, which stretches across the French-Swiss border – Domaine Skiable de Morzine/Sam Ingles Morzine is not just a ski resort, but also a real little alpine town where there is a year-round life that goes far beyond just having fun on the mountains around … Read more
Whistler is British Columbia and Canada’s premier winter destination – Guy Fattal/Tourism Whistler With its dramatic mountain scenery and lively après scene, Whistler, on Canada’s west coast in British Columbia, has a much more European flavor than most North American resorts. Twenty years ago it was more of a locals’ mountain than the top international … Read more
Travel writer Chloe enjoys a budget ski holiday for the whole family in Poland The last time my husband and I went skiing together, our biggest concern was finding the best Apriles-ski bar. Ten years have passed and with a six and three year old in tow, our holiday priorities have changed. For any parent … Read more
According to travel writer Peter Hardy, Austria provides the perfect ski holiday – Solden, Austria This week, travel writer Peter Hardy, who has skied at more than 500 resorts in 20 countries, answered the ultimate question British skiers and snowboarders face every winter: which country has the best skiing? Focusing on Europe, where most Brits … Read more