Tag: switzerland

• Verbier

  Verbier is a superb ski resort, particularly for more experienced skiers. Located in Switzerland’s southwestern region, close to the city of Martigny, Verbier has been consistently voted “Best of the Best” in three categories: advanced skiing, off-piste skiing and après-ski. A typical Swiss resort with traditional architecture of chalets, it has a strong Swiss-French ...

• Villars

  Villars is a lovely ski vacation resort perched on a wooded, sunny plateau above the Rhine Valley, about halfway between Martigny and the Chateau de Chillon end of Lake Geneva. Located in the heart of the Vaud Alps, this idyllic setting has lovely views towards the Portes du Soleil, and stretching from Lake Geneva to […]

• Wengen

  Wengen is a ski resort for those who want to have a relaxed vacation and admire the old style charm of this traditional Swiss village. The people of Wengen match their village: both are sunny and inviting, and welcome visitors. Cradled in the midst of the magnificent the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains, in the […]

• Ischgl

  The name looks unpronounceable, the ski resort is like a Christmas card and the après-ski is unmatched anywhere in Austria. Ischgl (pronounced Ish-gull) is all this and more, offering high altitude, long ski runs across the border into Switzerland. The lengthy red run across the Swiss border connects Ischgl to the Swiss ski resort of […]

• Honeymoons

  Plan a winter wedding and honeymoon vacation for memories that will last a life time! Few things are as romantic as a honeymoon in a quiet getaway at a snow filled ski resort. You can choose from ski resorts all over the world and have the time of your life with your very special person. […]

• Adelboden

  The Adelboden ski resort, located to the east of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, is a great choice for an idyllic ski vacation at the foot of the Wildstrubel Mountain. The beautiful Swiss village, lined with old chalets, is traditional, pretty and sedate with spectacular scenery. Adelboden shares the same range as the internationally famous Gstaad […]

• Ski Escapes

  A vacation in Zermatt, one of Switzerland’s best ski resorts is an incredibly peaceful escape. The minute you get off the train you feel a sense of peace and serenity in this car-free alpine village. This is the ideal place to escape the noise and pollution of the city and ski to your hearts content. […]

• Argentiere

  Argentière is a picturesque ski resort nestled deep in the Chamonix Valley, loacted high in the Haute Savoie region of France, close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy. Surrounded by dramatically rugged and majestic peaks, including the spectacular Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles, it is one of the most picturesque and exciting places […]

• Portes Du Soleil

  Portes du Soleil means “gates of the sun”, a general name for more than a dozen small to mid-size resorts that traverse the countries of France and Switzerland. This is the largest linked skiing area in the world – truly skiing without frontiers. The fourteen resorts, 209 lifts, 288 marked slopes, 243 km of cross-country […]

• Macugnaga

  Macugnaga Monte Rosa, situated at the foot of the eastern face of the spectacular Monte Rosa Mountains in Italy, is an ideal family vacation spot. Nestling in a natural snow bowl it is a picturesque ancient town full of charm with well managed ski areas and excellent facilities for beginners. Perhaps not as boisterous as […]

• Switzerland

  Think of a skiing vacation in Europe, and Switzerland automatically comes to mind. This is hardly surprising as Switzerland has some of the most superb skiing at wonderful resorts with excellent facilities. Most resorts are set in very scenic picture postcard landscapes, with many of the resorts being built in small villages complete with the […]