Tagged With: Family Ski Holidays

Thrills & Spills In Val Thorens: Family Christmas In The Snow

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey Let’s talk snow, picturesque views, cosy French Chalets (complete with your very own Host) and a ‘White’ Family Christmas in Val Thorens. A ski resort nestled within the award-winning 3 Vallee’s and proudly situated at 2300m – the … Continue reading »

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Packing List – For An Active Family Holiday in the Snow

“He who would travel happily must travel light.”  Antoine de St. Exupery In this comprehensive post, you will find the detailed packing list for our recent family snow holiday to the French Alps. Gone are the days of laying everything out on the bed you would like to pack, then halving it. Here is a guide … Continue reading »

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How to Enjoy the Magic of Meribel – Chalet Holidays in the Snow

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do.” Mark Twain Meribel is a quaint village, high within the French Alps, which not only oozes hospitable charm but delivers a picture-perfect playground for an active family holiday in the snow. What if … Continue reading »

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White Winter in Wanaka

“The best way of learning about anything is by doing” Richard Branson As cliche as it sounds Wanaka, in New Zealand, really is the most welcoming and picturesque destination. The town is perfectly positioned overlooking a stunning alpine lake and is shadowed only by the majestic mountains surrounding it. It may be smaller in size … Continue reading »

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Queenstown is Open for ‘Snow’ Business #2 ‘Honey We’re Here – Where Do We Start?’

A family tradition is a family tradition and so it felt completely natural to book our very first holiday to Queenstown (back in 2009) with Cousins. What was completely random was unexpectedly running into original members of ‘The Red Brigade’ at the NZSKI Snow Centre, while we were organising our lift passes. One of the … Continue reading »

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Queenstown is Open for ‘Snow’ Business #1 – Getting There

The New Zealand (NZ) winter season has kicked off for 2014 and the 10 day Winter Festival is in full swing declaring – Queenstown is ready for ‘snow’ business. Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Cardrona are all due to be officially opened by this weekend and Treble Cone on the 26th June. Snow lovers and … Continue reading »

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