France

Bandol Shore Excursions

4 December, 2018

Located on the Côte d’Azur between Cassis and Toulon the French commune of Bandol is well-known in international wine circles for its acclaimed red and rosé wines. Its main town of the same name is a popular seaside resort attracting mainly French families during the peak holiday season. Together with its fine sandy beach the town is home to a lovely promenade overlooking the Mediterranean and a fine selection of attractive cafés, restaurants and boutiques.

Le Havre

Le Havre (Paris) Shore Excursions

27 November, 2018

Overlooking the English Channel on the west coast of France, Le Havre has become a popular port of call for cruise ships since the marketing people branded it the “Gateway to Paris”. In spite of the 200km drive to the French capital many passengers make a beeline for the tour buses heading for Paris as soon as they disembark.

Val Thorens: A Ski Resort for Party Lovers

18 November, 2018

Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe. Its brilliant snow cover ensures amazing skiing throughout the season making it the ideal destination for adrenaline seekers and powder hounds. The resort’s range of terrain means that mixed ability groups love skiing here, there really is something for everyone. Though you may have heard of Val Thorens as a ski resort, you might not have realised that its nightlife is pretty legendary too. The town is a hot spot for

Summer in Morzine: Activities for Nature Lovers

17 November, 2018

Though the Alpine town of Morzine is best known as a ski resort, its stunning scenic location makes it a brilliant year-round destination. In the summer months, nature lovers flock to the town to explore the mountainous region on foot, by bike and even by helicopter. Morzine for Nature Lovers Morzine sits at a rather low altitude for a ski resort. At just one thousand metres above sea level, the lower pistes are often closed early and late in the

5 Days in La Clusaz: Making the Most of the Resort

16 November, 2018

Sadly, many of the lovely villages in the Alps are written off by some people as wholly devoted to skiing. If you are like me and look for holidays with a little culture thrown in, you might be put off visiting because of their sporty reputation. However, lots of these settlements have been around for hundreds of years. Once small, isolated shepherd villages or important towns for Alpine travellers, they now offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into what life was

Love Courchevel: A Luxury Resort for Ski-Savvy Families

9 November, 2018

For a luxury skiing holiday with the family, Courchevel is the ideal resort. Set in the stunning French Alps, this world-class resort provides intermediate skiers with wide, well-groomed pistes and modern ski lifts, making sure no part of the area is left unexplored. With a lively après-ski scene, various activities and beautiful accommodation options, you will want for nothing in Courchevel. Family Skiing Since Courchevel is such a large resort, there’s no end to the skiing opportunities available – altogether

Families in Flaine: Activities On and Off the Slopes

8 November, 2018

If you’re looking for somewhere a little different to take the kids, why not head to the French Alps? For families, I can particularly recommend the beautiful ski destination of Flaine in the Haute Savoie region. This charming area has much more to offer than its various ski slopes, so if skiing isn’t your forte you’ll have no need to worry. Read on to find out what else you and the youngsters could get up to in Flaine. Trying Out

Val d’Isere for Adrenaline Junkies: Thrills On and Off the Slopes

7 November, 2018

There’s a reason why most of us Brits find ourselves on the sensational slopes of Val d’Isere when we’re in need of a winter sports hit. The world-renowned resort is, without a doubt, the top destination in Europe offering quality skiing, epic winter thrills and legendary après parties. Whether you’re coming with a group of beginners, experienced powder-hounds or a bit of both, Val d’Isere is the place to be for winter fun. Located beneath the looming Pointe du Montet,

Chamonix for Families: Why Kids Will Love this Resort

6 November, 2018

For seasoned skiers, the resort town of Chamonix is legendary. Home to the magnificent Mont Blanc – Europe’s highest mountain peak – and the setting for the very first Winter Olympics in 1924, the winter wonderland has attracted the world’s best slope surfers for centuries. The resort is known for its fantastic facilities, and its four exceptional ski areas spread along the valley. This renowned snow sport destination really is a dream location for powder hounds of all abilities. The town

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