The Festive season is the most popular time of year for ski companies, with hundreds of people looking to head off for a Christmas spent on the slopes – and can you really blame them? There is no image more romantic than that of a white Christmas, but unfortunately that isn’t a guarantee for many of us. Sometimes to get that picturesque setting we have to travel to the snow Read More ...
Haute-Savoie is a department of France that is dominated by mountains and lakes, and those mountains have meant that it has become home to some of the best skiing resorts in the country, such as Morzine and Chamonix. If you are interested in sightseeing rather than skiing then there are also plenty of options to do in this part of France. On the shores of Lake Geneva visitors will find Read More ...
With winter approaching the ski season looms and talk turns not only to where to go but also on what to wear. In Europe the ski season typically runs from mid December until mid April with the demand for ski products traditionally felt by retailers as early as October with sales typically peaking around late December. In recent times however several retailers have noticed that consumers are buying in an Read More ...
Perhaps the first thing that pops into people’s minds when considering family holidays in France is Disneyland Paris. However, France can offer so much more if you are looking to enjoy a relaxing time away rather than explore the hectic world of Disney. Your children may not jump with glee when you suggest a nice summer holiday in a cottage in the French countryside, but there is still plenty to Read More ...
The Overseas Guides Company has recently seen a near 200% increase in interest for their guides that cover France. The company expects that the growth in interest in France is because of continuing economic problems in other popular destinations such as Greece, Spain, and Italy. France however, remains as one of the strongest economies in the Eurozone. In the third quarter of this year the French economy exceeded its growth Read More ...
If you’re looking for a skiing holiday in France that is set at a bit more relaxed pace then it would be well worth visiting the new Lake Annecy Ski Resorts. These are a number of smaller ski resorts in France that have come together to form a new skiing area. In recent years the trend for several ski resorts to come together to form a new ski area has Read More ...
Roughly halfway between the cities of Paris and Marseille, in the central east corner of France is the city of Lyon that as well as being an important business centre is also known for its gastric prowess as it is home to some of the best cuisine in the country. In addition, Lyon is also referred to as the silk capital of the world and the backdrop of many global Read More ...
Regardless of what you think of when you think of French holidays most likely there is a thrill attached to the sentence that draws you in. France is a great holiday destination given the fact that it is perfect for those who want to relax and lay around, visit new exciting destinations, or those who want to fly down pristine ski slopes which is just one of the many reasons Read More ...
A free mobile app has been launched by Eurostar, the high-speed train service which links the UK with mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. The app will allow passengers to book journeys while on the go and they will receive their ticket directly to their phone. The Eurostar iPhone app is available for both the iPhone and Android devices, and will allow users to both book and manage their journeys between Read More ...
An Advertising Feature As the most popular skiing destination for British tourists, France is quickly becoming a great place for a skiing holiday. With services suitable for all capabilities and preferences, the ski resorts in France are some of the best in the world. So, what makes France so great? And what do you need to know about skiing here? The first thing that you need to know about France Read More ...
