Snow much fun in London

With all eyes on Olympic sports in London at the moment, The Snow Centre – just a snowball’s throw away at Hemel Hempstead – is encouraging people not to forget winter sports amidst the excitement of all the other events … Read More

British snub staycations

There has been a surge of bookings in the UK for summer holidays abroad.  Once again the idea of domestic holidays have been abandoned despite the latest phase of sunny weather as Brits pack their bags to escape to warmer climes. 

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Switzerland bids for 2022 Winter Olympics

Switzerland is bidding once again for the 2022 Winter Olympics in an attempt to return the Games to its roots.

It is somewhat surprising, given their alpine location and legacy of winter sports, that the last time this pint-sized nation hosted … Read More

Gold medal for partying

With the end of the Games looming, the big question is which of London 2012’s national hospitality houses will win the gold medal for partying? 

John, 34, a lawyer from Bermondsey, says: “I have been to other houses, like the … Read More

Cheap ski flights to Germany

Monarch is introducing six new ski flights from Britain to Friedrichshafen airport in Germany this forthcoming season.

Direct flights, from Gatwick and Manchester, will run from 14 December this year until 14 April 2013, with prices starting from £79 return. 

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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

Swiss-style Olympics

This weekend, the House of Switzerland is staging their own Swiss-style Olympics… a scaled-down version of the well-known Unspunnen Festival which takes place periodically in the Bernese Oberland.

This summer, however, it’s taking place at the House of Switzerland right by … 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