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Mayrhofen

Après-Ski Fun in Mayrhofen

After surviving the Harkiri run, the steepest marked run in Austria, you’ll need a few stiff drinks and an enthusiastic audience to tell your war stories to. That’s just what you can enjoy in Mayrhofen, where the après-ski and thriving nightlife is renowned amongst British skiers. For many winter sports enthusiasts (or even casuals), après-ski is a crucial element of a successful skiing holiday. It is then you will soak up the atmosphere, have a laugh, make new friends and enjoy a few beverages. Located in the Tyrolean Alps (a hotspot for winter sports), Mayrhofen is a never-ending party on

Aosta Valley: The Centre of Heliskiing

Heliskiing: the name alone is enough to prick the ears of adrenaline junkies everywhere and this is one extreme sport that certainly lives up to the hype. A thrilling downhill skiing experience combining both action and adventure, you’re treated to mesmerising views as you ascend the slopes in a helicopter, then you get to enact your best action movie star impression by exiting the chopper amongst the clouds and dramatically tearing down the pristine slopes on skis. Heliskiing takes place far away from the busy, groomed slopes you find at the resorts – instead taking in beautiful remote mountainsides covered

Malta

Country Profile: Malta

A historic archipelago found in the exotic central Mediterranean; Malta boasts both fascinating historical sights and a beautiful sun-drenched landscape. This ensures that it is an area with something for everyone, whether you are exploring prehistoric temples, scuba diving or simply relaxing on the sandy beaches. Due to its location, Malta has been used as a vital strategic naval base and has had a succession of powers, such as the Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, French and British. This fascinating history can be seen everywhere, with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a number of Megalithic Temples, with a

Letonia, Riga

Country Profile: Latvia

Considered to be the pearl of the three Baltic States, Latvia is nestled in Northern Europe between Estonia and Lithuania. Latvia boasts beautiful and diverse landscapes, which range from dense forests to sandy beaches to medieval and fascinating cities bursting with culture and history. At the heart of this is the capital city of Riga, which is often called the “Paris of the East”. Riga is found on the Baltic Sea and at the mouth of the River Daugava, which makes it an ideal place for water-based activities or simply gazing out over the waters on the beaches found here.

Irlande

Country Profile: Ireland

Rugged, picturesque and remarkably diverse; Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries in all of Europe. A very small island found in the North Atlantic with Great Britain to its east, Ireland is packed with rolling plains, weaving rivers, low-lying mountains and beaches – all of which are easily explored due to the small size of the country. This stunning scenery, coupled with a relaxed, fun and rural way of living, ensure that this is an enchanting and romantic country which is perfect for exploring by bike or foot. With a rich history of mythological traditions, fantastical literature and

Dinamarca

Country Profile: Denmark

A stunning Scandinavian country which is considered to be ahead of the curve in terms of global quality-of-life, Denmark is a beautiful, progressive and intriguing destination with a lot to offer for any visitor. With Germany to the south and fellow Nordic countries Sweden and Norway to the north, Denmark links Europe with Scandinavia and this fusion is noticeable throughout the country. Exquisite architecture, scenic landscapes and stylish yet understated design ensure that Denmark has an old-fashioned charm with a forward-thinking culture. Denmark consists of the peninsula Jutland and an archipelago of 433 islands, only 70 of which are inhabited.

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