Become a modern day smuggler in Ischgl this winter… Ischgl in Austria shares its mountain range with the neighbouring Swiss town of Samnaun – so it isn’t surprising to discover that this very spot used to be a popular smuggler’s region. During times of shortage, routes across the mountains were used by both
Destinations
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Feb 2017
10 Reasons you will love Mont Tremblant
Our representative in Mont Tremblant, Vendula, takes us through the ten reasons why she thinks you will absolutely love this fantastic resort in Canada. Mont Tremblant is a magnificent resort located in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains in Eastern Canada. There are many reasons visit this beautiful part of the world and here are
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Feb 2017
Davos – Sport, conferences and culture
Davos, the highest town in the Alps with a permanent population of around 10,000, is a complicated mixture of different, and sometimes competing, characteristics. Beginning as a small, agricultural district, it gained a reputation, in the 18th century, as a health resort, because of its high altitude. The town, at over 1500m above sea level,
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Jan 2017
The skiing experience in St Christoph
Our representative in St Christoph, Edward Weller takes us through an average day spent skiing in the Arlberg. What is the skiing experience? You wake up and look outside the window, blue skies overlook the beautiful mountains of the Arlberg. This is a perfect day to be up in the mountains for an incredible day
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Jan 2017
Learning to cross-country ski in Lapland
Our representative in Ylläs, Ryan gives us a fascinating insight into his new-found passion – cross-country skiing – discovered amongst the beautiful wilderness of Lapland. I stopped in the middle of the track and my body became as still as the world around me. The only sound was my thumping heart. Silence and stillness unlike
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Dec 2016
An exciting season ahead in Morzine…
It’s only the start of season but the team here in Morzine are extremely excited to meet our first guests to Chalet La Source and to get everything under way. There are lots of festive events to look forward to as we work are way towards Christmas and can’t wait to share them with everyone.
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Nov 2016
Gondola rides – Whistler’s Peak 2 Peak
Come to Whistler and take a ride on the famous Peak 2 Peak 360 Experience for an unparalleled view of British Columbia’s rooftop! This magnificent lift system was primarily built for the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 but beyond that, was of course built for skiers, riders and sightseers. The Peak 2 Peak is a
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Nov 2016
Is there anywhere more magical than Lapland?
There is nothing more magical than a trip to Lapland, and a chance to meet the big man himself. As a child I was fascinated with Santa and everything that surrounded him. In fact, I didn’t really stopped believing in him till I was 11. Santa was a legend. What kind of person nips into
