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How to Plan the Best Skiing Holiday in France

Grace Murphy

2021-02-11T16:00:00+00:00

Planning any type of holiday can be stressful, but the stress can multiply when it comes to organising a ski trip. Not only do you have to book flights, hotels, and pack your luggage, but you also have the added responsibilities of checking in your ski gear, taking out the right travel insurance, and finding the best destination for all your skiing needs. What’s more, if you are travelling with a party, you will have to liaise with them to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Tags: Travel Travel Insurance Destination Skiing France Holiday Travel Planning Resorts Travel Experience

From Snow Polo and Skiing to Toboggan Runs— Winter Sports in St. Moritz, Switzerland

Isabelle Kellogg

2020-02-21T16:00:00+00:00

Whether you’re an active participant, or prefer to watch from the sidelines, here’s a look at the winter season in sports at Switzerland’s St. Moritz.

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Tags: Travel Destination Switzerland Winter Sports Experience World Cup Winter Travel Skiing Swiss Alps Things to do

The Chocolate Haven of San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

Gail Palethorpe

2019-12-20T06:20:57+00:00

You don't have to be a dedicated ski monster or an adrenaline junkie to flock to the Swiss-inspired town of San Carlos de Bariloche. The burg that literally oozes chocolate everywhere you look is famous for the ski destination of Cerro Catedral.

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Tags: Travel Destination Argentina Adventure Travel Skiing Trekking Patagonia Mountaineers Chocolate Lover Hiking Bohemian Villages Things to do Experience

What to See and Do in Oslo, Norway

Isabelle Kellogg

2019-10-28T18:30:00+00:00

Norway’s capital city, Oslo is experiencing a rebirth and has developed into a world-class city with a conscience. An emphasis on social responsibility and gender equality creates the backdrop for the everyday lives of its 675,000 inhabitants.The

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Tags: Travel Destination Oslo Norway Things to do City Guide Museums Southern Coast Public Transport Heritage Skiing Tourists Scandinavia

Adrenalin Junkies’ Heaven— Pucón, Chile

Gail Palethorpe

2019-09-24T18:30:00+00:00

The adventure tourism hub of Pucon in Chile is a magnet for those sybarites and pleasure mongers seeking heart-stopping moments, whether it's winter, summer or any month in between. Pucon is the town that adrenalin junkies in Chile talk about.

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Tags: Travel Destination Chile Pucon Tourism Adventure Travel Adventure Holiday Volcano Mountain Climbing Skiing Sky Diving Snow Zip Lining National Parks Things to do

Hotel Review: Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland

Isabelle Kellogg

2019-02-07T18:30:00+00:00

Isabelle reviews Grand Hotel Kronenh in the alpine resort town of Pontresina in Switzerland’s Engadine region (west of Zurich, near the Italian and Austrian borders) the sister town, to nearby glitzy St. Moritz.

Category: Hotels

Tags: Switzerland Destination Hotels Services Hotel Review Guest Room Hotel Amenities Food Fitness The Wise Traveller Pontresina Skiing Snow Winter Holidays

Aveiro—The Venice of Portugal

Gail Palethorpe

2018-12-17T05:55:00+00:00

The heart of Aveiro is nicknamed the "Venice of Portugal" for its maze of canals overflowing with decorated gondola-like boats and humped bridges. If your jaw drops at this sight, then once you see the iconic candy striped houses lined up in a row a huge smile will break out on your face.

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Tags: Travel Aveiro Portugal Venice Local Neighbourhoods Beaches Canals Skiing Swimming Atlantic Ocean Windsurfing Restaurants Markets Seafood Waterfront Restaurants

The Best Destinations to Visit in Winter

Emma Lavelle

2018-12-11T18:30:00+00:00

Following our post detailing the best places to visit in autumn, we’re looking forward and suggesting our top destinations to head to this winter. Some places come into their element during the winter months, perhaps due to heavy snowfalls or cosy

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