FREE skiing in Courchevel this Saturday!

It’s like all our Christmas’ have come at once, well at least for the people out in Courchevel! Due to such a great early snowfall, the resort have decided to fire up the lifts and open the resort this Saturday for a day of FREE skiing.

In Tartiflette We Trust

“In Tartiflette we definitely trust!”

The traditional Savoyarde Tartiflette originated in the Savoie area of the Alps. It has become a very popular dish for lunch or dinner on ski holidays particularly in France. Tartiflette is normally easy to locate in ski resorts and mountain restaurants, just use your nose to follow the cheesy smell of the melted Reblechon!

Learn how to party like the Austrians

Our very own Snow Angel (www.snowangel.co.uk) Sam Cope gave us an insight as to why Austrian resorts should be hailed as the champions of Apres.

Avoid the queues in Sauze d’Oulx

According to the Telegraph our top national characteristic is talking about the weather, just ahead of our passion for queuing.  It’s no wonder these top characteristics become more topical when on holiday, particularly a ski holiday. We as a nation are known for our queuing, whether that is in the supermarket, the car, at the

Grab your skis to lose lbs

Cosmopolitan’s fitness columnist Niko Algieri has revealed some of the fitness benefits of our favourite sport.  Not only do you burn lots of calories whilst skiing but you also tone a variety of core and leg muscles.  Niko suggests one way to motivate yourself to lose weight and tone up is to have a target

“The Evolution of the Ski”- Inghams talks to Snow+Rock

 Inghams recently interviewed Phil Gordon, the equipment buyer at Snow+Rock, to get his opinion about the progression of skis and how technology has changed skis in more recent years. With the winter season fast approaching, we’re intrigued to learn more about the different types of skis we will be seeing on the slopes this season.

Pasta, Prosecco & George Clooney – Part 3

Marketing and Travel Freelance writer Mary Finucane continues her discovery of Italy’s northern Lakes.. Time permitting, visit all Lake Como villas but if you only have room for one, then make your way to Villa del Balbaniello. Run by the FAI, Italy’s main heritage charity, this delightful 18th century cardinal’s villa is best reached by

Villa Balbianello

Pasta, Prosecco & George Clooney – Part 2

Marketing and Travel Freelance Mary Finucane continues her Italian adventure..  A bus ride or hot walk from Gardone brought us to Salo, a lovely Belle Epoque town full of handsome cafes, townhouses and hotels, many the result of rebuilding in the prevailing liberty (Italian Art Deco) style after a 1901 earthquake.  After giving in to