Winter Sun & Ski

Hotel review: Hotel Le Val d'Isére

Dec 03, 2012

First impressions Location, location, location! You couldn't get much closer to the main ski lifts and ski schools, which, as a first-time skier, is pretty handy when you're trying to walk in...

A date with Santa in Finnish Lapland

Nov 21, 2012

You might assume, as I did, that there could be nothing more thrilling for a four-year-old boy than meeting Father Christmas in his natural habitat. Turns out I was wrong. Meeting Santa is...

Take three: Winter walking holidays in Europe

Nov 21, 2012

Holidays in the snow don't have to mean hitting the ski slopes. If you're not a huge fan of skiing but still love the idea of heading to icier climes this winter, a hiking break might just be...

Cracking Christmas markets for all budgets

Nov 20, 2012

The countdown to Christmas is now well underway, and festive markets are lighting up the skies and warming the hearts in cities all over Europe. So if you fancy a sneaky pre-Christmas break...

Ten places you never knew you could ski

Nov 16, 2012

Already skied the Alps, Dolomites, Colorodo and more? Discover the places you didn't know you could ski, like Mount Etna, and other surprising ski spots below... Ten places you didn't know...

Best ever trips for winter 2012-2013

Nov 13, 2012

Here's how to infuse the long winter months with colour, carnivals and adventure. We asked National Geographic editors to recommend their favourite trips for winter, spanning the globe and...