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Easter snow report
April 11, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Expect a warm weekend in Europe if you’re heading out to the slopes for a late-season Easter break. The conditions are definitely deteriorating now, with plenty of snow-melt in lower resorts.
There has been some fresh snow in France this … Read More
Our annual ski holiday in Adelboden
April 10, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Here’s the latest in our series of resort reports – written by kids for kids. This one’s on Adelboden in Switzerland. Edward Cochrane (aged 12) appraises the resort’s sporting pursuits while his sister Katherine (aged 13) turns her attention more towards the après ski – including “one … Read More
Will royal Klosters really cost a fortune?
April 4, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Known for their links with the royal family and celebrities, the ski resorts of Davos and Klosters are often considered beyond the reach of many British families budgets. Our reporter Briony Key has been to check out whether it’s really … Read More
Cheese fondue fight
March 29, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
A Swiss fondue restaurant has won a three-year legal battle over the smell of its cheese.
The restaurant, Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten, in Zurich was facing charged after the two boutique clothes shops either side of his restaurant ganged … Read More
Life in the LASR
March 23, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Sometimes all you want is snow fun… but sometimes it can be no fun getting away with a very young family. Our regular reporter Briony Key is just back from the Lake Annecy Ski Resorts (the LASR), a group of French resorts … Read More
There’s more snow coming
March 21, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Heavy snow is forecast for this weekend, and the weather’s due to turn colder. About time too!
As much as half a metre is expected within the next three days – great news for all us parents who’ve been dragging our … Read More
Alpine Ravioli
March 20, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
Today is National Ravioli Day ! Here at FamilySkiNews.com, we’re celebrating! After all, we’ve all adored pasta parcels ever since that ‘delicious’ Heinz tinned ravioli in tomato sauce which was a staple of our childhood diets! And hands up who’s kids don’t love pasta!… … Read More
Paralympic life after Sochi?
March 20, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
The Sochi Paralympic Games have been described as the “breakthrough Games” for Britain by Rod Carr, Chairman of UK Sport. After the fantastic performance of TeamGB, the future looks bright for Paralympic winter sports in Britain.
Indeed, the 15-strong ParalympicsGB team … Read More
Sharp increase in parent fines for termtime holidays
March 16, 2014 | Teresa Fisher
The number of parents being fined for taking their children out of school for a family holiday has risen dramatically in recent months.
According to a survey carried out by BBC One’s Breakfast programme, the number of fines issued has … Read More
