Travel & Holiday

45-year old Ross Young & his 12-year old son Fynn are in Les2Alpes to sample the other’s skiing style. What could possibly go wrong?

45-year old Ross Young & his 12-year old son Fynn are in Les2Alpes to sample the other’s skiing style. What could possibly go wrong? NEW

Our father and son team in Les2Alpes, 45-year old Ross and 12-year old Fynn, had a plan…. At the moment it is on hold. NEW

45-year old Ross Young & his 12-year old son Fynn have arrived in Les2Alpes to sample the other’s skiing style. What could possibly go wrong?

PlanetSKI takes a 4-day trip to France with Skiweekender to sample the pros & cons of a short ski break. Fancy following our footsteps?

Crystal Ski childcare takes a fresh turn for next winter; introducing the Beanie Bear Club for kids NEW

They can impact significantly on a North America ski trip. On your return jet lag tends to kick in worse. However, there are ways to minimise the impact. NEW

We’re off to La Plagne on the snow train from London – see how the journey went.

A very different ski trip to the traditional chalet break but fun, easy and a kid’s dream holiday it is for sure NEW

What age should they start? What if they don’t like ski school? What else is there to do? Got questions? Here are some answers… NEW

A new report that looks at in-resort costs claims there is better value for families this winter. Two-thirds of resorts surveyed claim a drop. NEW

There is a chance to tackle the steeps of Chamonix with one of the world’s top Big Mountain skiers, Jérémie Heitz. NEW

Which age group is most likely not to have the correct insurance? You’ll probably be surprised by the answer.

Move over Black Friday, it’s White Week or White Wednesday for some of the UK ski tour operators. UPDATED

Here’s what we think is important when booking a chalet on our annual precious ski holiday. NEW

Resorts & tour operators report a sharp rise in sales after the fresh snow as people look forward to a good start to winter. Is it justified? UPDATED

The newest kind of transfer: With rail travel to ski resorts being a top tip this season, here’s how to simplify the trickiest part: the Paris cross.

That’s the warning from snowsports insurance specialist, MPI brokers. Poor snow, increasing claims & a fall in sterling are blamed.

Winter train tickets to ski resorts went on sale on Thursday 12th October, 2017 from 5am.

Inghams and Crystal Ski have found alternative flights for all their guests that were due to be flying with Monarch Airlines this winter. UPDATED

The capitol of the Tirol, Innsbruck, may not be the most obvious place for a ski holiday. Wrong. City + Ski = Perfection.

The cost transporting skis on a holiday can be a complete buzz kill. But there are ways; Ski-Flights is offering free carriage all winter.

Powdair is launching flights to Sion giving quick & easy access to resorts, some with 30min transfer times. But is there a demand?

One of our PlanetSKI partners is offering just that next January, but you’ll have to hurry as the offer ends soon… NEW

For your spirit of adventure: Driving around the mountains… What better landscape for a road trip than the Pyrenees?

Booking is open for direct Eurostar trains to the French Alps next winter.

Dozens of new ski flight routes have already been announced for the upcoming season, and BA has just added two more from Manchester.

Crystal Ski is offering flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Chambery in France for next winter.

New direct Delta flight from Heathrow to Utah has been cut after just one winter due to poor sales: A blow for GB skiers.

Take advantage of early booking offers for the winter season. Some offers end on 31st May so be quick to secure your skiing holiday. NEW

New airline Powdair has confirmed that it will be running six routes from the UK to Sion airport in the Valais region of Switzerland next ski season.

We started with 30cm of fresh powder & ended touring the religious shrines of Lourdes on Good Friday. Plus had some great Spring skiing in between.

The Supreme Court has overturned a High Court ruling that found in favour of a father who took his daughter on a term-time holiday. It has implications for parents who take their kids out of school for a ski holiday. UPDATED

It’s already time to think about next season’s ski trip & Ski-Flights has released its programme for a few European destinations for Winter 17/18.

The new service will operate between UK regional airports and Sion Airport in the Swiss Valais region, cutting transfer times to some of the country’s most popular ski resorts.

The gang of 7 arrived just as a huge storm set in over the French Pyrenees. With strong winds and inclement weather skiing plans needed urgent tweaking for family entertainment.…
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The insurance company Aviva says February half-term is the most dangerous time of year for a trip to the slopes. It’s offering advice on staying safe as the holidays begin. NEW

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards prepares to fly back to 1988 with Kicking Horse Powder Tours. NEW

5 Justices met this week to consider the issue. They are now considering their judgment which will be published later. NEW

A new scheduled transfer service between big airports and the Aosta Valley in Italy has this season launched – and it’s affordable! NEW

The Supreme Court is today considering a government-backed appeal against parents taking their children on holiday during term-time. The result will have implications for skiing families. UPDATED

There were 478 events in 46 countries across the world as 3m people were involved in the 6th edition that took place last weekend. NEW

There are a raft of special offers out that could save you £100s. With the much wished for snow finally arriving in resorts, here are some January deals to get you out to the Alps. UPDATED

Action Outdoors has launched a new destination for 2017 February half term and offers a favourite over the Easter break for an all-inclusive price of £523. NEW