You may have heard that La Plagne is a ‘family’ resort, with skiing only worthy of beginners and intermediates, if so let me set you straight. La Plagne actually has some of the Alps’ fiercest black runs, intense mogul fields and a range of off-piste skiing which could give the hallowed faces of Chamonix a run for their money.
If you’re a skier then there’s no doubt that Chamonix in the French Alps is on your bucket list, but have you ever considered it for a weekend break? Well if you haven’t, then maybe you should because its combination of glorious skiing set around a stylish, cosmopolitan French Alpine town at the foot of Mont Blanc makes it the perfect short break option.
If you’re looking for the kind of winter sun getaway that the Canary Islands are famous for, but you don’t want to face the crowds, then a romantic break to Los Gigantes on the beautiful west coast of Tenerife could be the perfect option for you.
On a ski holiday to Isola 2000 with your teenage children you might just become convinced that the entire resort was created with them in mind. From the friendly welcome by the ‘Isolien’ locals, to the great weather and easy access to the slopes, Isola does everything it can to reduce the stress which can be part of some family ski holidays.
The picturesque town of Kitzbühel – with its brightly-coloured medieval buildings, cobbled streets and Alpine backdrop – may be famous for hosting the skiing World Cup’s most challenging race, but did you know it’s also a great place for a summer break too?
There is so much to see in Rome – so much history, culture and architecture – that even a year in the city would not give you enough time to see it all. If you’re on a tight schedule, the best thing to do is relax, pick out a few key sights which peak your interest and spend your time savouring those. Just promise yourself that you’ll come back some day to see the rest.
First noted as a settlement as early as 49 BC, Bergamo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region is a city steeped in a rich, fascinating history, perfectly preserved through the ages.
The Cádiz Carnival, held in the Andalusian city during the 10 days leading up to Lent, is both the oldest and largest carnival on mainland Spain, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
If you had to use one word to sum up Sweden’s capital city it would have to be, cool. From fashion to furniture design, Stockholm oozes the kind of utilitarian chic which has made Scandinavian design desirable the world over.
With its quaint, pedestrianised medieval centre, free sleigh rides and elegant hotels and boutiques, Megève is one of France’s most picturesque ski resorts. But don’t be fooled by its old-world charm: from laser tag to the state-of-the-art sports centre, there is plenty of modern-world fun to entertain the kids here.
Venice is famous for its beautiful sights from St Mark’s Basilica to the palaces that line its Grand Canal, but just as intoxicating as the city’s sights are its rich, resonant musical sounds.
Beginners beware, any resort which not only boasts the steepest black run in Austria, but that ironically nicknames it ‘Harakiri’, is definitely not for you.
The historic city of Verona is famously said to have more Roman ruins than any other Italian city, beside Rome, but don’t let this fact blind you to everything else the city has to offer. Verona was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site not just because of the excellent condition of its Roman architecture but because it is also crammed with medieval buildings, Renaissance art and a raft of other cultural treasures too.
