Why spend a small fortune travelling halfway across the globe when you can windsurf Europe? Although the smallest continent Europe is blessed with lots of wind and lots of water – you just need to know where to go…. So we’ve put together the top 10 European windsurfing destinations. Top 10 European…
Europe kayak holidays are almost as varied as the continent and it’s inhabitants. So we’ve put together 23 of the best European kayaking destinations, to showcase the variety of the paddling adventures you can enjoy in its lakes, rivers and seas. Europe kayak holidays From wild whitewater to lovely lakes, and relaxed…
The Southern French Alps are famous for glorious sunny weather and a diverse range of adventurous things to do. But if you are planning a visit, what are the best summer mountain activities in the Southern French Alps? Mountains everywhere are full of exciting challenges, but the unique location of the…
There is no escaping the fact that skiing and snowboarding are expensive hobbies, but budget skiing holidays are possible. A great way to save is to cut back on accommodation costs by staying at skiing hostels, with that in mind we’ve put together this list of the 10 best ski hostels in Europe. Budget skiing…
Kitesurfing European style is not some newfangled way of riding, it’s about experiencing the continent and enjoying some epic kitesurfing. But with 66,000 kms of coastline to explore, dotted with many great cities, what are the best kite spots in Europe? Kitesurfing European style Before we get into the best kite spots in Europe…
Do you want to visit Southern Europe? Tens of millions of us flock to the Mediterranean each year for the endless sunshine, incredible food, stunning landscapes, laid back lifestyles, and abundant culture. There’s also a lot of fun things to do, so what are the best Mediterranean activities you should try. 10 of the best Mediterranean activities…
Vacation time is precious, which is why the best multi activity group holiday destinations, with the widest choice of exciting activities, are so popular. Whether it’s a long weekend, a week long holiday or a longer break, multi activity destinations need to keep it varied. Ideally giving you the chance…
Skiing and luxury are inextricably linked. Despite the fact that there are plenty of affordable options, there’s something about a ski holiday that goes hand in hand with the very finest things in life. With that in mind, we’ve uncovered 10 of the best luxury ski chalets in Europe. We’re talking about the…
People who book ski holidays independently – rather than through a tour operator – do so to save money and get better value holidays. Catered chalets are the ‘ideal’ ski holiday for many people, so to help you independently find your ‘ideal’ we’ve found eleven of the best independent catered ski chalets in France. Why book independent catered ski chalets? Firstly,…
Paradiski is the collective name for the La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs ski areas. There are twenty different villages in Paradiski, each has its own style, and appeals to a different audience, meaning there is a base suitable for everyone. But why should you book a Paradiski skiing holiday? I have spent around twenty days in…
Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based my choices on the treks that non trekkers – even my granny…
Some climbing destinations offer once in a lifetime climbs. Others are known for their party scenes or stunning views. But we’ve decided to create an article of the 20 best rock climbing holiday destinations worldwide – for areas that tick all the climbing boxes. These are the destinations that offer the…
Music festivals in the mountains have gone from strength to strength in recent years. Along with best ski festivals in Europe 2015, like The BRITS and Snowbombing which are already established, there are new events launched every year. There are new destinations to try too besides the Alps. Recent new…
Most ski resorts are constantly being improved, both to meet greater demand and to incorporate new technologies. Some improvements are bigger and better than others, but a lot of small changes can also make a huge difference. At the end of the day, the best ski resort improvements are those that completely change…
