Though the cold winter rain in Europe can drive us bonkers, secretly and way, way deep down we’re excited. Rain in the fall and winter means it’s snowing in the mountains and we can’t wait to be schussing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, sipping wine at après-ski bars and indulging on five-star fondue. Before […]
Megève in the French Alps: the Best Place to go to Recharge Your Battery in Style
Unless you know someone who has been, you likely haven’t heard of Megève. Set in the Mont Blanc Massif, Megève is a very small and exclusive ski resort village in the French Alps. The French Alps are no stranger to luxury villages, but this 3,000-populated gem packs a punch: snow parks, cross-country trails, downhill runs, […]
Top Reasons To Plan a Ski Vacation
When you’re planning your next vacation, do you immediately think of warm beaches or classic European destinations? While those are both excellent options, you may want to change it up and choose a luxury ski vacation instead. Spending time at a ski resort is a fantastic way to relax. Plus, there are plenty of activities […]
6 Ways to Enjoy Incredible Wine on Your Next Ski Holiday
There really is no better way to end a day on the hill than with a glass of wine. Make that a spectacular skiing day and a glass of sommelier selected wine and you have a perfect pairing. If you want to ride a world-class ski area that has equally world-class wine cellars, here are […]
Gourette: Ski Holiday in the French Pyrenees
The Alps get all of the attention when it comes to ski holidays in France. But the Pyrenees are serious mountains, stretching for nearly 500 kilometers between France and Spain and rising higher than 3400 meters in elevation. These are the less traveled pistes of France, with skiers and snowboarders here mainly coming from the […]
Andorra: The Best Ski Holiday You Never Heard Of
Andorra is tucked snugly in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. It’s one of those tiny countries we honestly didn’t know much about, and for many years the draw was simply to check it off on our quest to visit every country in Europe. I nearly booked a day trip two years ago when I […]
Aprica Ski Resort: Ski-in Ski-out in the Alps
Do you like skiing but hate lugging your ski gear on buses and walking what feels like miles to get to the slopes? Then Aprica, a small town in the Valtellina province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy, is the perfect winter destination. Aprica Ski Resort is perfectly situated with over 20 […]
Winter Adventures in Bormio
The Alps are home to some incredible winter adventure destinations and Bormio, Italy is definitely one of them. Located in Italy’s Lombardy region, Bormio is just across the Swiss border from the far more expensive St. Moritz, yet offers world-class skiing and a variety of winter adventure activities to keep both skiers and non-skiers entertained. […]
Winter Adventures in Whitefish, Montana
When I’d tell just about anyone where my next trip was, they’d give me the once over to make sure I hadn’t fallen off my rocker while exclaiming: “Why would you go to Montana in winter?!” Did they know something I didn’t? It wasn’t like I was declaring I was trekking solo across the frozen […]
Skiing at Austria’s Stubai Glacier
With so many ski resorts to choose from in Austria, why choose Stubai? The Stubai Glacier is the largest glacier ski resort in Austria and it has one of the longest open seasons in all of Europe, with guaranteed snow from late October until June. If you’re planning a ski trip early in the season, […]
