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Low cost skiing holidays: 14 best cheap ski resorts in Europe

The cost of winter sports makes them a pricey passion, but low cost skiing holidays can still be found. OK doing Verbier or Val d’Isere without racking up the bill is unlikely, but check out the best cheap ski resorts in Europe as bargains can still be had. Low cost…

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Luxurious European skiing: 13 best luxury ski resorts in Europe

Just being in the mountains is an amazing experience, but where should you go in the Alps if you want a one a once-in-a-lifetime luxurious European skiing holiday? Well a good place to start would be the 13 best luxury ski resorts in Europe below. Luxurious European skiing Europe is…

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Family skiing holidays: 10 best ski resorts for families

There is so much to think about when planning family skiing holidays that booking one can be quite stressful. To help you decide where to go, we’ve pulled together the 10 best ski resorts for families. Planning family skiing holidays There are so many resources out there to help you book family ski trips it…

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Tips for planning solo ski holidays

Are you aching to get back out on the slopes but your usual ski partner can’t make it? Maybe your ski buddies can’t get time off work, can’t afford it or simply don’t fancy it? Well don’t lose all hope, we have some ideas to tips for planning solo ski holidays…

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10 of the best winter sports holiday destinations

It’s almost time. The clocks have gone back, the thick duvet is down from the attic and the heating is on… Soon boards, skis, snowshoes, thermals and goggles will be coming out to play. But what are the best winter sports holiday destinations? What makes a place good for winter sports?…

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12 best bungee jumps in Europe: Bungy European style!

Since the first commercial bungee was set up by AJ Hackett in New Zealand in 1986 the sport has exploded – or perhaps we should say bounced – in popularity worldwide. Europe has been no exception with over 100 sites where you can bungy European style. But what are the…

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Guide to Italy rock climbing holidays: Best Italian crags

With good weather, great food and epic crags, Italy rock climbing holidays are pretty special. From the mountainous north to the Mediterranean Islands the best Italian crags offer climbing for all styles and abilities. Guide to Italy rock climbing holidays Any trip to Italy is going to feel more relaxed…

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Guide to Europe rafting holidays: European whitewater

There are plenty of possibilities for Europe rafting holidays. With a whole continent to explore, one that is crossed with mountain ranges and rivers, the problem you’ll have is choosing which European whitewater to explore, rather then finding somewhere to raft! Central Europe rafting holidays The Alps is the obvious…

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Europe kayak holidays: 23 best European kayaking destinations

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…

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Summer skiing in Europe: Top 15 glacier ski resorts

Is your summer spent dreaming about the winter season? Counting down the weeks until you can ski or snowboard in the mountains again? It needn’t be. We’ve put together a definitive list of the top 15 glacier ski resorts, which is pretty much all the places you can go summer…

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Guide to the Mont Blanc Circular Trek in the Alps

The Mont Blanc Circular trek is the Alps, is one of the most popular alpine treks in Europe. The 160 km circular journey is through three countries and the Alps at their highest. Have a read of this guide to the Mont Blanc Circular Trek to find out why it is one of the best…

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The 10 best ski resorts by train in the Alps

Ski resorts are fantastic places. However, there is no quick way to reach them from the UK. Flying might look fast on paper, but when you add up all the airport queuing and the transfers, it takes all day. Driving, of course, takes even longer. What’s surprising is you can reach…

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Review of Claviere family skiing holiday with Crystal Ski

My family and I were extremely excited about our Claviere family skiing holiday with Crystal Ski in Italy. No one more so than my three year old daughter, who was looking forward to seeing daddy on his sledge (kids talk for snowboard), building snowmen and learning to ski herself. Now…

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Best trekking holidays: Most iconic treks by continent

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…

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The 10 best ski holidays in Italy

With un-crowded pistes, sunny slopes and a healthy appetite for sunbathing, shopping and socialising, ski holidays in Italy are just as popular with piste-cruisers as freeride enthusiasts. Dominated by the Dolomites and the Alps, the best ski holidays in Italy are found in the north of the country. From chic…

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Rafting Aosta Valley and other adventures in the Italian Alps

It’s easy to think of Italy as being all about fantastic wine and food, classical architecture and lush rolling countryside. It’s certainly got all that but for those that are looking for a bit more excitement should consider rafting Aosta Valley. Something not many people know about Italy is that…