Val d’Isère in summer

For those who only know Val d’Isère as a renowned skiing resort, think again! From sporting events to cultural festivals; Val d’Isère is host to a number of exciting activities and experiences this summer. Read on to discover some of … Read More

Top tips for airport parking

If you’re flying away on a family holiday this summer, don’t leave booking your airport car parking to the last minute as prices typically increase the nearer you get to your departure date, or as the car parks get filled up.  … Read More

Switzerland paints the town red for Swiss National Day

Tomorrow is Swiss National Day and the 100th anniversary of completion of the Jungfrau Railway.  To celebrate, the Swiss are putting on a massive party at the House of Switzerland in the heart of London and it’s open to the public. 

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Win a holiday to Austria

To be in with a chance to win a week’s holiday to the Austrian resort of Mayrhofen, it’s very simple – all you have to do is yodel!…   

This summer at the 2012 Olympics, the Tirolean tourist board are … Read More

Snow in London in July

Just because there’s no snowsports in the 2012 Olympics, don’t think there’s no snow in London this July!

As FamilySkiNews.com reported here earlier this week, the Austrian team has taken over Trinity House, near Tower Bridge, as their HQ for the duration … Read More

Michael Phelps looks forward to skiing next season

Swimmer Michael Phelps has revealed that he wants to try snowboarding and skiing this winter as he has never been able to do so to date, for fear of getting hurt.    

The American multiple-Olympic-gold-medallist is already looking forward to his … Read More

British Tourists are winners in Euro crisis

The millions of Brits heading to Europe for the August summer holidays can expect more for their money as the pound hits a four–year high against the Euro.

The current tourist exchange rate (1.24) is the highest it’s been since … Read More

Olympic fun at the ‘Austrian Alps in London’

Austria House – the official HQ for the Austrian athletes – has opened by Tower Bridge, ready for London 2012.  They’re definitely in the Olympic party mood, and giving us Brits some jolly non-sporting tips on how to ensure the Olympic … Read More

FREE skiing for beginners with Crystal Ski

If you are one of the many who always wanted to ski, or wanted to book a family ski holiday, but for some reason just never had time to do it.  Or perhaps you hesitated as you thought it will … Read More

Tirolean cycle team arrives in London

As Britain continues to bask in Bradley Wiggin’s glory winning the Tour de France for Britain at the weekend, it seemed only fitting that the Tirol cycle team successfully completed their charity cycle ride from Austria to London today – the day before the Olympics … Read More