The perfect destination for a week of skiing

If you are planning on heading out for a week or two of skiing this season, then one destination that will be on the tip of everyone’s tongues is the French Alps. The Alps are synonymous with skiing, and they enjoy some of the best conditions that the world has to offer. Some people choose to head out to Canada or America these days, but for great skiing conditions and great apres ski, the French Alps are hard to beat.

One of the main draws of the Alps is the weather, and the resort of Chamonix, has a better snow record than most, thanks to its close proximity to the magnificent Mont Blanc, Europe’s largest mountain. For more information on weather in Chamonix click here.

As well as having an enviable record for snow fall, Chamonix can also boast a world class apres ski. You will find more bars… Read More

Show your sisterly love with a spa break

Relationships between sisters are normally love hate relationships. They can spend half their time arguing with each other, particularly when they are growing up, but many go on to be great friends when they are a bit older. It is normally a relationship which can survive big fall outs, and one that is a relationship to fall back on in a crisis. Hopefully when they get a bit older they can iron out their differences and forge really strong bonds, which many do.

A great way for this to happen is to treat each other. If one sister buys the other sister a spa break voucher, they can go together, spend some quality time together, and really bond. spa vouchers are very cheap these days, and just lounging around a hotel, receiving some lovely treatments and generally spoiling yourselves whilst you enjoy each others company is a way… Read More

Visiting Cardiff

If you have ever thought of visiting the Capital City of Wales, then you really should get there as soon as you can. Cardiff has seen a lot of regeneration in the last ten years or so, and a particular highlight is the new Cardiff bay area, which looks stunning. There are also many things to do in the Cardiff area, and you will not be short of ideas for things to do whilst your family holiday in the area. Not far off along the coast you will find Swansea Bay, which is a lovely spot to visit. Swansea is Wales’ second largest city, and if you have seen enough of Cardiff then this is a good alternative.

You are also within touching distance of the Brecon Beacons National Park, which is absolutely stunning throughout the year. There is also the Brecon Beacons National Park visitor centre, which gives… Read More