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A recent finding by a group of Canadian scientists which is classed as one of the most inclusive studies has discovered skiers are 35 per cent safer wearing a helmet when skiing.
The findings also revealed the risk of neck injury is much lower.
In total 12 separate studies were carried out over an 18 […]

European ski resorts such as Romania and Bulgaria have been voted most affordable destinations in a survey done by the Post Office.
The survey looked at 14 ski resorts across Europe and North America with the outcome being, Eastern Europe offers excellent value for money for families and beginner and intermediate skiers.
Poiana Brasov was found to […]

Essential ski wear is a must when going on a skiing holiday in Europe for example; more importantly having the correct holiday insurance could save skiing holidaymakers a hefty bill.
The Independent reports, “The bare minimum cover you should expect from a winter sports policy is medical expenses, piste rescue and repatriation.”
The European Health Insurance Card […]

Top US and Canadian Ski Resorts are suitable for all types of skier ability say Ski-Direct.co.uk. Online ski travel specialists have revealed UK holidaymakers prefer to learn to ski in the USA and Canada due to the type of ski resort available.
Canada and United States ski destinations cater for […]

Ski holidays are very demanding, both physically and mentally so being prepared is very important.
Core stability, balance, co-ordination and strength in the quadriceps, calves and gluteus maximus enable skiers to be able to ski for longer as endurance is built up through exercise as well as tiring less and balance helps to enhance technique.
The majority […]

Winter holidays hotspots popular with the rich and famous:
Celebs who hang-out in Florida during the winter months include; Jay-Z, Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Anniston and Will Smith, with the most popular destination in Florida being Miami.
Whistler and Banff – Canadian Ski resorts are popular with celebrities such as, Heidi Klum and Seal, Justin […]

Travel insurance companies have revealed that many holidaymakers this winter are planning on avoiding purchasing adequate travel insurance.
More UK holidaymakers plan to hit the slopes this season and with the current economic climate many travellers are trying to save money wherever possible.
However, according to AA Travel Insurance cutting back on travel insurance could be a […]

High street fashion hits the ski slopes with a bang this winter, as the return of retro 1980’s clothing hits back. Fluorescent ski-wear jackets and all in one suits along with grannies finest knitting is the latest fashion statement, according to the Timesonline.
While it is important to remember to wear the correct outerwear and […]

The latest news on ski resorts and destinations around the world:
Ski season begins 5 weeks early in Southern hemisphere due to early snowfall, with Australia’s mount Buller running ski lifts after 35cm snowfall.
New Zealand’s first tracks of the season were laid last weekend where Mount Hutt opened, with many enthusiastic skiers. Snowfall fell at […]

Skiing in the US resort of Telluride (Colorado) is one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the world; it’s the resort where you can rub shoulders with celebrities like Tom Cruise and Jerry Seinfeld.
The resort of Telluride was a mining village, and looks nothing like a ski destination. The town is based in […]

The CEO of Vail Resorts, says its time for the ski industry to make more effort to keep hold of their loyal customer base.
Rob Katz spoke at a panel discussion on “The State of Destination Mountain Travel 2010” at the Mountain Travel Symposium at Keystone.
He said: “Tried and true travel is really growing. […]

A travel search engine has put together list of the holiday destinations that offer the best value for 2009 holidays, as well as tips on how to make budgets stretch furthest.
This follows research that suggests a large proportion of holidaymakers are unwilling to sacrifice their annual family holiday, despite economic concerns.
All the countries suggested as […]

However careful and aware of the dangers on the slopes, there will still be serious accidents happening each year, a lot of them due to off-piste skiing. Stay safe and enjoy your winter holidays!

Holidaymakers want the most for their money and to maximise their budgets for holiday spending; however at the moment with the pound sterling in a steady decline, tourists are finding it increasingly hard to get value for money on currency for their chosen holiday destination.
Their maybe some good news for holidaymakers as some destinations across […]

Many families will be heading off to holiday in half term week, whether it’s a sun holiday or a ski holiday. Ski holidays are very popular this time of year as its half way through the season, although prices sometimes rise as demand increases.
The most popular ski destinations at half term are Austria, France […]

When deciding upon the type of holiday to travel to, it is important to know what to expect at the destination, whether it is an activity holiday or beach holiday. Many holidaymakers do not realise how important this is as it could be risky to their health.
When booking an activity holiday such as a […]

A new trend is formulating the ski slopes this season, with many people now concerned about their carbon footprints, manufacturers have had to develop and design something more economically friendly with regards to snowboarding.
Burton snowboard factory of Vermont, USA are manufacturing their first green snowboard, namely Eco Nico. Made from certified wood, recycled steel, […]

Many UK holidaymakers choose to rent a vehicle on their winter holiday breaks, whether it’s skiing in the Alps or a Christmas city break. Due to our UK climate, however, many travellers find themselves faced with an icy challenge. Breakdowncover.co.uk offer some useful advice for drivers abroad this winter.

Gentle manoeuvers are important to avoid skidding […]

A report by snowboardclub.co.uk has revealed that a number of ski resorts have opened early for this season.
Italy’s Livigno resort has opened a fortnight early with offers of free skiing for early arrivals to the resort.
The Spanish resort of Formigal has opened at its earliest time for 15 years and is one of the […]

As the first flakes of snow fall on ski slopes throughout Europe and further afield, many ski enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting season at one of the many stunning winter resorts.
Some of the most popular resorts in Europe this season will include Arlberg, Austria, Chamonix, France and Verbier, Switzerland. America’s top destinations […]