Gerry Kerkhof

Fallas

A Day at the Fallas, in Valencia, Spain

14 March, 2016

Every community in Spain from the tiniest village to the largest city celebrates its local fiestas. In total there are hundreds if not thousands of diverse festivals yet only a handful catch the attention of an international audience. The bullrunning in Pamplona comes top of the pile when it comes to the most famous of Spanish fiestas followed by the likes of La Tomatina in Bunyol (Valencia) and the elaborate Carnival celebrations in Tenerife. Another premier national festival which attracts vast numbers of visitors from outside Spain is Las Fallas which takes place in Valencia from 15th to the 19th

Kirchberg in Tirol

Skiing in Kirchberg in Tirol

23 February, 2016

As far as skiers are concerned, the town of Kitzbühel is the jewel of the Austrian Tyrol. Much of its reputation stems from its role in hosting the notorious downhill race on the Streif run which takes place on the Hahnenkamm mountain. This event attracts more than 100,000 spectators every winter as well as the world’s greatest skiers. Legendary Austrian skier Franz Klammer won the race four times during his career, a record that stood until 2012 when Swiss skier Didier Cuche won his 5th downhill to become the new ‘King of the Hahnenkamm’. Outside race week the Streif is

Sauze d'Oulx

Sauze d’Oulx – Skiing the Milky Way

16 February, 2016

The Italian ski resort of Sauze d’Oulx stands at the foot of Monte Genevris in the Piedmont Alps. Lying just 80km from Turin, it first appeared on the tourist map back in the 19th century when it became a popular getaway for wealthy Turineses. In contrast, the resort hit the headlines in the 1980s as a winter holiday destination which became notorious for its excessive après ski scene. More recently, Sauze d’Oulx and its clientele have cleaned up their act. Today the resort is a fine ski destination which was honoured by its selection to host the freestyle skiing events

Söll

Ski Safaris in Söll

9 February, 2016

The Austrian ski area known as ‘Ski Welt’ connects the villages of Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau, Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Brixen and Going to create the country’s largest interconnected ski zone. In total it consists of almost 280km of pistes which are served by an advanced network of cable cars and ski lifts. The area is particularly well known within the skiing community for its sociable atmosphere thanks to the widespread presence of Alpine-style huts and many lively ski bars which are easily accessible from all the villages which make up the SkiWelt area. The area usually enjoys excellent snow conditions and has

Canazei

Ski the Sella Ronda from Canazei

2 February, 2016

Canazei is an outdoor pursuits centre located in the Val di Fassa in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. It appeared on the world stage in 1994 when it shared the hosting of the Ice Hockey World Championships with the nearby cities of Milan and Bolzano. During the winter season the population of this small village explodes as skiers head there for the opportunity to experience the popular Sella Ronda circuit. This is a one way ski trip around the Sella mountain range which passes through the provinces of Bolzano, Trento and Belluno. The journey includes four mountain passes and four

St Anton am Arlberg

Skiing in Sankt Anton am Arlberg

28 January, 2016

Sankt Anton am Arlberg, or St Anton as it is better known, is a Tyrolean village and ski centre which lies 100km west of Innsbruck in Austria. It is highly regarded on the world stage as a ski resort and is a former host of the Alpine World Ski Championships. As well as serving as a mecca for winter sports it is also a popular destination for summer activities thanks to the hiking and mountaineering possibilities available in the region. St Anton is the capital of the Arlberg ski area which is recognised as the birthplace of modern ski techniques

Selva Gardena

Skiing in Selva Gardena

27 January, 2016

Standing at 3,343 metres, the Marmolada is visible on a clear day from the Italian city of Venice. This mountain is the highest in the range known as the Dolomites which make up a small part of the Southern Alps connecting Italy with Austria. The whole area is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Dolomites are a mecca for outdoor activities most notably skiing in the winter months and hiking or mountain climbing in the summer. Whilst Cortina d’Ampezzo is the range’s ski destination of choice for many Italian celebrities you’ll be well rewarded for heading further west

Garmisch Partenkirchen

Skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

11 January, 2016

The ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen stands at 708 metres above sea level in the southern German state of Bavaria. It is 90km south-west of Munich and 55km north-west of Innsbruck. The town is well-known throughout the country as the number one centre for winter sports thanks to its proximity to the Zugspitze (2,962 m) which is Germany’s highest mountain. The ski area around the mountain usually enjoys excellent conditions from November to May. The town’s exceptionally long name comes from the fact that Adolf Hitler forced the two market towns to become one in anticipation of the 1936 Olympic Games

Soldeu

First-class network of ski lifts in Soldeu

19 November, 2015

High in the mountains of the Pyrenees between Spain and France lies the principality of Andorra which is famous for its duty free shopping and its ski resorts. The ski resorts are well suited to family holidays with plenty opportunities to learn the sport on gentle slopes. The southerly location ensures plenty glorious blue sky days during the ski season which typically runs from mid-December until April. The après-ski scene is lively in many resorts and when compared with the well known resorts of the Alps there’s no doubt that Andorra offers excellent value for money. Historically, ski tourism developed

Mayrhofen

Partying on the Slopes of Mayrhofen

16 October, 2015

Sixteen years ago a group of promoters from Manchester organised an après-ski entertainment event in the French resort of Risoul. Who’d have ever thought that music, skiing and partying would prove such a winning combination? The following year the venue for the event moved to Villars in Switzerland where the ‘Bomb Comp’ was selected as Europe’s best snowboard competition. It operated alongside ‘Snowbombing’, offering a crazy week of fun on the slopes in association with live music which attracted more than 3000 revellers. Word of the event was out and in 2004 the event moved to Les Arcs in France

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Celebrity Spotting on the Slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo

13 October, 2015

The ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo is located at the heart of the Valle d’Ampezzo in north-eastern Italy. In the early 1920s Ernest Hemingway became a trend setter in putting Cortina on the map when he first dropped in here to write one of his first published works. Little did he know that in the years to come his pretty mountain retreat would become a playground for the rich and famous. During the 1950s and 60s, Hollywood superstars including Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn frequented the resort earning it the reputation of Salotto dei Famosi. The

Palma de Mallorca

What to See in Palma de Mallorca

30 September, 2015

The typical package tourist in Europe rarely travels far beyond the vicinity of their hotel during their summer holidays. Instead they prefer to spend most of their days at the pool or the beach rather than venturing out to discover what lies beyond the confines of their holiday resort. As a result there are some quite spectacular tourist attractions, beautiful cities and quaint villages which go unvisited as the attraction of the sun and sand is too much to encourage any divergence from the daily routine. A case in point is the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. On arrival at Palma

Tignes

Enjoy Tignes in the French Alps

25 September, 2015

Located in the French Alps, Tignes is a popular ski resort which is accessed by the majority of international visitors from Geneva Airport which is a 2 ½ hour drive away. The original village of Tignes used to lie below Val d’Isère but was submerged as part of a hydro-electric power project as post-war France sought to increase its electricity supply. Following its ‘disappearance’ a new Tignes was developed as a ski resort further up the valley where the Grand Motte glacier was the key to all year round skiing. Unfortunately, in recent times this hasn’t been possible due to

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