Welcome to our blog, here is a collection of our latest articles ready for you to browse through. We’ve got you covered on everything Alpine. If you’re looking to be the best skier on the mountain, searching for info on the top destinations or you’re more interested in the food scene, we’ve got it all here for you. Read more now…
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 04th January 2017
Whatever you’re booking, a week long getaway with family or a break with friends, one decision that must be made is whether you’ll be going self-catering, all inclusive or somewhere in between. For a luxurious getaway in the Swiss or French Alps, we think there’s only one option if you don’t own your own place in the Alps - a catered chalet.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 07th December 2016
When you have beginner skiers in your party, the last thing you want to do is to put them off - but take them to a resort that doesn’t have adequate provision for newbies and you could do just that.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 28th November 2016
With Christmas not far off, picking out the perfect gifts for your loved ones is sure to be on your mind. We can’t profess to be experts on what gifts will go down well for golfers or film buffs, but one thing we do know is skiers.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 11th November 2016
Looking for the perfect place to buy a ski property, which will suit all the family? Whether you’ve got confident teenagers or tottering tinies, here are some of the best ski resorts for children.
Steve Thomas | Monday 07th November 2016
If you’re heading to the Alps this winter you’re sure to be on the lookout for fun events going on in the region. We’ve listed three of the best....
Lesley Thomas | Friday 21st October 2016
If ever there was an occasion deserving of a little glitz and glamour it’s surely New Year’s Eve - and where could be more glamorous than the magnificent Alps? Whether you’re planning a cosy night in for two, a big house party or a night out on the town, there are options aplenty, and until you’ve seen fireworks framed by the grandeur of the Alps, you haven’t lived.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 14th October 2016
The Alps are spectacular from any angle, but the changing views of the mountain range offered by takin a trip through the Alps, whether by plane, train or automobile, are truly something else.
Steve Thomas | Thursday 29th September 2016
French mortgage rates have just dropped below 2.0%, for the first time in a century. The value you can now lock in on a long-term fixed rate repayment mortgage is completely unprecedented for modern times.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 21st September 2016
The beautiful village of Les Gets is located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski region. It is a ski resort that keeps local tradition alive and close to its heart, retaining its essence as a mountain village even through its evolution into a popular tourist destination.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 14th September 2016
For those of us who love layering up, there’s nothing more exciting than the days becoming shorter and the nights drawing in, a chill in the air and the magnetic pull of the A/W16 collections. A ski holiday represents just as much of an opportunity to update the wardrobe as a beach getaway; check out our pick of this season’s hottest trends on the ski slopes and on the apres ski scene.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 06th September 2016
The children have returned to school, autumn is in the air and thoughts start to turn to how to celebrate the festive season ahead. There are plenty of reasons to make a pilgrimage to the French Alps this Christmas; it’s a delightfully picturesque part of the world in which to celebrate the festive season, and as the season of eating, drinking and making merry, there’s plenty of that to be done in the region too.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 31st August 2016
The Alps are, of course, most famous for their skiing and picturesque scenery during the winter months, but they’re almost as well loved for the beautiful wildflower meadows and scenic walks available during the summer months.
