Ski Area Profile: Grand Domaine

Overview of Ski Area Comprising the three resorts of Valmorel, Doucy-Combelouvière and St François Longchamp, Le Grand Domaine ski area encompasses a network of picturesque tree-lined slopes, providing 165km of fun-filled skiing over 85 pistes. Serviced by 50 lifts and covering a diverse range of slopes suitable for all abilities, including a dedicated beginner’s area, Le Grand Domaine offers fantastic high-altitude skiing and snowboarding as well as excellent off-piste trails. Resorts in Grand Domaine Valmorel Doucy-Combelouvière St François Longchamp MAIN SKI RESORTS IN LE GRAND DOMAINE Valmorel Overview of Ski Resort With a relaxed, youthful vibe and purpose-built for winter

Sliema

Diving Adventures in Sliema

As any keen experienced diver will know, Malta offers a huge amount of action when it comes to exploring the underwater world, and this action is not limited to the old timers either. Even beginners are well catered for here. I might not be diving as much as I once was, but when I was footloose and fancy free, Malta was a place I would head to – not only for the diving, but for the social life too. If diving is something that you want to tick off your list, or just something you really enjoy doing, Sliema in

Georgia

Country Profile: Georgia

Set within one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world, Georgia’s diverse panorama of mountain ranges, fertile valleys and enchanting, picture book villages is also home to a unique culture – the culmination of its position at a crossroads between Europe and Asia. Aside from its heart-rending natural beauty, the cultural attractions of its capital, Tbilisi, and its many important historical landmarks, Georgia’s richest asset is her people. In a country where a warm welcome for strangers is a way of life, Georgia is a delightful anomaly of ancient history and contemporary sophistication. What to Do Georgia is

Serre Chevalier

Ski Area Profile: Serre Chevalier

Overview of Ski Area Located in the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier is comprised of a town and string of villages through a valley, which are all linked by a road. It is a family friendly resort with plenty of charming places to visit, eat and drink in the small villages, whilst the skiing is superb, diverse and covers 410 acres of pistes at altitudes between 1200 and 1800m. Best For: Families Beginners Intermediate Experts Snowboarders Overview of Villages in Serre Chevalier Briançon A beautiful old walled town above the gondola station, which is also a World Heritage Site, Briançon is

Soldeu

Soldeu: fusing Spanish culture with a great winter sports trip

Soldeu has so much to offer and many seek it out as the perfect place to go skiing or snowboarding as it combines so much of what they want in a winter sports resort, namely snow, fun and, despite the cold, plenty of sunshine. It is still Spain after all. So you can improve your technique during the day, before consuming paella, tapas and sangria in the evening.

Zadar

Zadar Shore Excursions

Located some 150km north-west of Split on the coast of Croatia, Zadar is proving a welcome surprise to many cruise ship passengers who have little prior knowledge of this historic destination. Although the city was founded as far back as the year 4BC it gained prominence as an important Roman settlement from the year 59BC when it was developed into a typical Roman city, the remains of which can still be seen today. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire the city was ruled by many civilisations and nations including the Franks, Byzantines, Venetians, Austrians and Italians.

Le Grand Massif

Ski Area Profile: Les Grandes Rousses

Overview of Ski Area Found in the French Alps, Les Grandes Rousses features 250km of linked pistes which extend over an altitude range of 2,200m. This allows for sublime views of the surrounding area and especially from the Alpe d’Huez (Island of the Sun) region, where you can see a fifth of France on a clear day. With a host of resorts and plenty of great skiing; Les Grandes Rousses has something for everyone. Resorts in Les Grandes Rousses L’Alpe d’Huez Vaujany Auris-en-Oisans Oz-en-Oisans MAIN SKI RESORTS IN LES GRANDES ROUSSES Alpe D’Huez Overview of Ski Resort The skiing at

Ski Area Profile: Évasion Mont-Blanc

Overview of Ski Area Nostalgia and superb skiing await at Évasion Mont-Blanc, which features a staggering 445km of slopes and a region that has firmly stuck to its roots. This means that you will find picturesque villages, old farmhouses and Baroque churches all within a sublime setting. This creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere which is ideal for families. Resorts in Évasion Mont-Blanc Combloux Les Contamines Megève Saint Gervais MAIN SKI RESORTS IN ÉVASION MONT-BLANC Megève Overview of Ski Resort Known for hosting a ski cross World Cup, a mogul skiing cup and an international curling tournament, Megève is a

Ski Area Profile: Espace Killy

Overview of Ski Area With a combined ski area of over 300km of slopes, Espace Killy makes the most of its diverse, high-altitude terrain by achieving the near impossible of being all things to all people. Two very different resorts, together with a number of satellite villages, make up the third largest ski region in France. The traditional Savoyard ambience of Val d’Isère and the purpose-built contemporary winter playground of Tignes provide superb opportunities for skiers of all ages and abilities – but especially for those looking for a challenge. Resorts in Espace Killy Tignes Val D’Isère MAIN SKI RESORTS

Ski Area Profile: Les Aravis

Overview of Les Aravis A beautiful and brilliant ski area with over 250km of superb skiing, Les Aravis is suited to all abilities and has terrific freestyle territory. This also makes it a hot spot for snowboarders. Les Aravis is a great area for families to visit with a handful of excellent resorts to choose from. Resorts in Les Aravis Le Grand Bornand Le Chinaillon La Clusaz MAIN SKI RESORTS IN LES ARAVIS Le Grand Bornand Overview of Le Grand Bornand With an enchanting and scenic village, Le Grand Bornand is a fun and lively resort with fantastic skiing for

Egypte

Country Profile: Egypt

Exotic, enigmatic and with a history dating back five millennia, Egypt invokes a spirit of adventure in all who visit. Contemplating the iconic names associated with the country – Cleopatra, Moses and Alexander the Great, to name a few – goes some way to understanding the massive historical importance of this fascinating country. But beyond the timeless cultural treasures of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria, it also has another kind of appeal – as a vibrant, sun-soaked holiday destination, with a slew of fabulous beaches lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. What to Do Many

Ski Area Profile: Valloire & Valmeinier

Overview of Valloire & Valmeinier Although it boasts 150km of pristine slopes, stunning scenery, charming villages and affordable prices, Valloire and Valmeinier in the Maurienne Valley remains somewhat unknown to British skiers and this makes the region a hidden gem. It is somewhat overshadowed by its neighbours, but for those seeking new pastures and more affordable skiing – Maurienne Valley could be your answer. Galibier-Thabor now refers to the resorts of both Valloire and Valmeinier and the 2 symbolic peaks of the region. OVERVIEW OF SKI RESORTS Valloire Overview of Valloire Spread out across the Maurienne Valley is Valloire; a

Ski Area Profile: Les Sybelles

Overview of Ski Area A hidden gem in the Beaufort region of France, Les Sybelles boasts 310km of linked runs and offers some of the finest views that you will find in any ski area. This is largely due to the impressive work completed to minimise the environmental impact on the mountain, which results in uninterrupted natural views without pylons and cables. Although relatively unknown to the British market, Les Sybelles is the fourth largest ski region in France and features six resorts which form a ring around the region; this makes access quick and easy between resorts and valleys

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