In the realm of travel and hospitality, few words are as captivating as “luxury resorts.” Images of extravagant suites, gourmet dining, sprawling pools, and impeccable service would not be out of line when picturing these havens of extravagance. Every detail is curated for an unforgettable experience of ultimate comfort and indulgence. But luxury is not … Read more
Colorado is a skiing Mecca and is the perfect place for skiers of all abilities. The pistes are wide, the powder is deep and the off piste is awesome. There is guaranteed snow in most resorts from late November until early May. Here are our top tips for skiing in Colorado with your family. Getting … Read more
To be honest the answer to the question how much does a ski trip cost for 5 people is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string? The answer to how much does a ski trip cost for 5 people can vary so much but I’m going to try and answer it … Read more
Can you recommend a sensitive mosquito repellent? Can you recommend a mosquito repellent that doesn’t include DEET? Does Avon Skin So Soft work as a mosquito repellent? These are just some of the questions I get asked on a regular basis. Being targeted by midges and mosquitoes can really spoil your holiday, your lakeside campsites trip or your … Read more
Can Bears Ski? By Raymond Antrobus and Polly Dunbar (Published by Walker Books) Little Bear doesn’t always answer when his friends talk to him. He doesn’t understand why his Dad keeps asking him, ‘can bears ski?’ either. But as the story unfolds, Little Bear and the reader gradually understand that what his Dad is actually … Read more
Planning your first family Ski Trip with Esprit? I’ve done the ground work for you so please read on! If you’ve started to look for your first family ski trip you’ve probably become overwhelmed with the options available for childcare and how it all works. I spent a few weeks doing the research before booking … Read more
Val Thorens is part of the vast 3 Valleys lift system, and is the highest of all its resorts. For that reason alone Val Thorens is often chosen as a fabulous place to ski, but here are 10 reasons you should consider skiing in Val Thorens. Snow Cover from November to May Val Thorens is … Read more
I’ll start this review at the end of the week! We have a “New Generation” of skiers in the family! The last run on the last day, we all went down a red run together and it was a very lumpy bumpy red run after a week of glorious sunshine making snow conditions less than … Read more
When we embarked on our very first family skiing holiday last Christmas, we were at first a little overwhelmed with what gear we would need for our three children. We wanted to be completely prepared and after some extensive research, we worked out the essentials we would need for everyone and we were thrilled when Muddy Puddles gifted us … Read more
Ski lessons for all the family are very difficult to arrange. There are many options and we have tried them all but this year we decided to go all out and have our own private ski instructor for three whole days and we loved it. So, let’s go through the options and we can explain … Read more
It took me ages and I mean AGES to decide what to pack for the girls to take on our ski holiday. So here is our skiing with kids packing checklist! I put this together when it was my first time skiing and when I was a little apprehensive about whether they will be too … Read more
You took a 6 month old Skiing! Is that possible? Are you crazy? I hear you say. Yes, with the right kit, it’s no different to taking a walk in snowy covered Yorkshire. So here is How to Ski with a 6 Month Old! (Logistically, Mummy & Daddy split ski shifts so one would have … Read more
Family Friendly Luxury Ski Chalet in Morzine with TG Ski The weekend before Christmas 2017 I was invited to spend a weekend with TG Ski Holidays in a Luxury Catered Ski Chalet in Morzine with some other travel influencers. The email asked whether I fancied a weekend of sledging, skiing, skiddoing and ice skating, all … Read more
A Ski Weekend Checklist for a weekend which includes Sauna, Skidooing, Ice Skating and Dinner out too! This weekend I am lucky enough to be heading off to Morzine with a group of other travel bloggers to try out TG Ski’s luxury catered ski chalets in Morzine. We are not only going to ski, but we … Read more