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Looking forward to active learning holidays in Austria

By Paul Johnson on May 08, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Austria, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Whether it’s baking bread or putting paintbrush to paper, many of us are keeping busy at the moment by trying out new activities and rediscovering the excitement of acquiring new hobbies. Once lockdown ends, travellers looking to chase that thrill of learning a new skill should keep Austria’s Saalfelden Leogang, Ötztal and Ski Juwel Alpbachtal […]

Top 7 European cities to tick off your 2020 bucket list

By Carl O'Neill on Jan 16, 2020 in Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

2020. A new year, whole new decade. Maybe this is the time for the new year new you? Whether it is or it isn’t, one thing we are sure of is that you still have that travel bug! (Not the one that makes you feel unwell, the one that makes you want to travel more!). […]

10 European mountain restaurants for a great ski lunch

By Angus Kinloch on Jan 06, 2020 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

You have to admire the determination of a restauranteur who chooses to open a restaurant halfway up, or even at the top of a mountain! The challenges are enormous simply getting the ingredients up there for the fantastic dishes they serve and for the stocking of the bar and this adds hugely to the running […]

Top 5 luxury hotels in Vienna

By Guido Graf on Jan 06, 2020 in Accommodation, Austria, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

Luxury, finery, and class. These are the three words that most describe the beautiful city of Vienna, the Crown Jewel of Europes Imperial Age. Located along the Danube in eastern Austria, Vienna has set itself apart in Europe as being a city whose very history is written in opulence. From towering cathedrals and churches to […]

ETIAS: the new visa waiver program for the Schengen Zone

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2019 in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Health & Safety, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Regions, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you thinking of one day visiting one or more of the Schengen member states of Europe? Whether you’re drawn by the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, the sunshine and beaches of Spain or the relaxed pace of life in Greece, you need to be aware of some changes that are due to take place. From […]

The pursuit of pleasure: a buyer’s guide to Europe’s most luxurious ski chalets in 2020

By Angus Kinloch on Dec 05, 2019 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The concept of a luxury chalet hadn’t evolved when I started out in the ski holiday business 25 years ago. Back then, a luxury ski chalet was one that had enough hot water for the guests to bathe after a day on the slopes! and they were few and far between. The most common accommodation […]

Danube highlights: an A-ROSA DONNA river cruise

By Michael Edwards on Oct 26, 2019 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Hungary, Regions, Slovakia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A long horizontal crimson-red rose, decorating the A-ROSA DONNA’s white hull, informs us that we have found our 100 cabin river cruiser at Engelshartzell, Austria. The 118-metre ship will be our home for the next five nights for a cruise that takes us on a dramatic section of the Danube through Vienna and out to […]

Top 5 Alpine snow-sure resorts

By Dan Frith on Oct 19, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Is it that time already? After a wonderful summer in Mallorca that seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, I’m starting to think about the coming ski season. My winter home is Zermatt, one of the very best for reliable snow conditions in the early and late season. Indeed, skiing is possible in […]

Top 5 ski resorts in the Alps

By Dan Frith on Jun 13, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

There are more ski resorts in the Alps than you could shake a stick at. It would probably take a lifetime to visit them all. If you’re a regular visitor to the Alps and you love to ski, then you’ll probably already have your favourite resort and perhaps you’ll return there year after year. Nothing […]

Top 7 local mountain dishes

By Dan Frith on Apr 17, 2019 in Austria, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

One of the benefits of a few hours skiing is the healthy appetite that you tend to work up. Any regular skier knows that such an energetic activity is going to require a pit stop, sooner or later. When you start to wilt a little, thoughts turn to where to pull up for lunch. A tasty […]

Top 5 family ski hotels

By Craig Burton on Apr 11, 2019 in Accommodation, Austria, Colorado, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

When we go travelling with our families we want to know that all our desires and needs are catered for; from making sure the hotel has all the necessary facilities, to ski areas with slopes to suit everyone’s level of ability. Here is a list of five fantastic hotels perfect for skiing families. Club Med […]

Top 5 ports to visit on the Danube

By Scott Anderson on Apr 09, 2019 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Leisure Travel, Regions, Slovakia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Travelling some 1,700 miles between Germany and Ukraine, Europe’s second-longest river links no fewer than ten countries, showcasing some of the Continent’s most impressive cities. But, alongside the great capitals of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, there are plenty of lesser-visited gems on its storied banks. To help guide you, find my following selection of must […]

Top 10 happiest countries in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2019 in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Perhaps your idea of happiness is a pristine beach off the Caribbean, a glass of vintage red on the French Riviera or an unexpected hotel upgrade, but what about the happiness of a nation? The winner of this year’s World Happiness Report may come as a surprise to some. For the second time in a […]

6 of the best Alpine views

By Dan Frith on Feb 21, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

The ski industry, as we know it, wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the mountains. That is a blinding obvious statement to make, of course. But isn’t it pretty amazing that the thing we love to do is carried out in such an awe inspiring environment. The majesty of the Alps are, without doubt, one […]

The world’s largest connected ski areas

By Craig Burton on Feb 12, 2019 in Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Western Europe

When it comes to ski resorts, for some people, size isn’t everything. Many skiers are happy cruising around smaller areas coated with trees and idyllic villages without getting bored of skiing the same slopes repetitively. That said, for some skiers and boarders, not having a vast wealth of ski area so that you can see […]

The world’s top resorts for scenic skiing

By Craig Burton on Dec 19, 2018 in Austria, Canada, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

One thing many skiers want when they go on holiday is to escape the drab, urban town and cityscapes we are so used to seeing and instead marvel at the much more striking and beautiful scenery that can be found in ski resorts. From idyllic little Alpine villages to towering majestic mountain faces, this list […]

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