New family-friendly five star hotel in Val Thorens

Hotel Altapura is opening in Val Thorens in two weeks time – on 29 November. It will be the first 5-star hotel in this high-altitude, snow-sure French resort, located in Les Trois Vallees.

The new ski-in-ski-out Altapura has already been voted “best new … Read More

Winners of ski holidays worth £30,000

Last October we reported on the Easy Rider competition for a non-skiing family to win £30,000 worth of skiing holidays to the French ski area of Les 3 Vallees this winter. 

We are thrilled to report that the lucky family has … Read More

Sochi Games to mark ‘new’ Russia’s 25th anniversary

“The 2014 Winter Olympic Games will mark the new Russia’s 25th anniversary” stated the head of the IOC Press Commission, Kevan Gosper at the opening of Sochi’s World Press Briefing yesterday.

Gosper, the former IOC vice-president, continued: “”What Russia is doing … Read More

Treat yourself to a VIP holiday

Family ski holiday specialists, VIP SKI won the ‘Best Small Ski & Winter Sports Tour Operator’ at the 2012 British Travel Awards last week. Now, to celebrate, VIP is offering a complimentary bottle of champagne for anyone that books one of their … Read More

White Christmas in the Alps

Have you booked your Christmas ski holiday yet?  If not, now is a great time to snap up those cheap holiday offers.  Here are a few yuletide ski deals that caught our eye.   

SkiFrance.co.uk is offering free lift passes for … Read More

Avoriaz wins ‘Best Family Resort’ award

Avoriaz has won a World Snow Award in the category ‘Best Family Resort’ at the Ski & Snowboard Show in London.  The other resorts up for ‘Best Family Resort’ were Ski Welt in Austria; La Tania in France; Big White … Read More

Sustainable skiing

According to recent research undertaken by ABTA and Responsible Skiing, increasingly skiers and snowboarders value destinations with a local, sustainable ethos.

While key practical factors are still vital – such as the snow record … Read More

Free childcare

Snow Angel Nannies are offering an excellent crèche system at the London Ski & Snowboard Show this year.  You can leave your children under their supervision for two hour slots free of charge, while you explore the show, book your … Read More

Ski and Snowboard Show family report

Queues at the Ski & Snowboard Show

They were queuing round the corner to get into the London Ski and Snowboard Show as the doors opened at midday yesterday!  Clearly staging the show at half-term is an excellent idea.  Hopefully, it … Read More

London Ski & Snowboard Show starts today

We’re off to the Ski & Snowboard Show at Earls Court in London this morning.  Are you coming to join us?… 

Here are just 10 reasons why you should bring your family to the show this half term.  It is open daily … Read More