Did you know that the carbon footprint of a trip by plane to a ski resort is up to ten times greater than the equivalent rail journey? Well, information about train travel to ski resorts can be found at www.snowcarbon.co.uk. The website explains how to book rail journeys and how ...

The Verbier ski schools offer skiing classes for children aged five and upwards. And for younger children and toddlers, there is also plenty to enjoy, including husky sledge rides with Swiss Mountain Spirit and toboggan rides on the nursery slopes at Les Esserts resort. To add th...

Ski Famille is offering a 20 per cent discount on nine-night New Year holidays booked before the end of October in their Reberty Village chalets in the Trois Vallées. Not only will you enjoy great piste action, your catered chalet comes with childcare where your children will be ...

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Renowned for its superb variety of adventurous ski and snowboarding parks, there’s also Snow Wonderland for younger family members with its gentler pistes and child-friendly lessons. At the base of Laax lies the Rocks Resort – a fabulous collection

literary escape, so the white-washed walls feature the odd blackboard for moments of self-expression, while you can also enjoy wintery walks around Pergusa Lake or visit the snow-capped Madonie Mountains. If the countryside adventures sound like too much

holiday. Stay at the famous Kasbah Tamadot hotel, set against a backdrop of the snow-capped Atlas mountains. The hotel has gardens of palms, roses and lavender with two pools and a spa. Prices for a two centre break staying four nights at Riad Farnatchi

This resort was created for the 1992 Winter Olympics, but after the snow has melted, activities available include a circus school, swimming, basketball, volleyball, football, boules, fencing, tennis, walking, climbing, cycling, mountain biking

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If snow glistening in the pine trees, stunning views across the countryside and roaring log fires keeping you warm sounds like the perfect Christmas scene, then head to the Cairngorms in Scotland. To get into the Christmas spirit, children can visit