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St Anton is one of Europe's top ski resorts

France v Austria - where's best for ski holidays?

For an adrenalin-pumping active break, there's nothing quite like going skiing. As many of the world's best winter sport resorts are situated in Europe, you don't have to travel far to experience top-quality riding. France and Austria in particular have fantastic facilities in abundance, so heading to either will make for a great holiday.

Find ski deals at a top underrated resort

Enjoy wonderful skiing in Europe's underrated destinations

A winter sports holiday to Europe offers the chance for you to enjoy amazing skiing and snowboarding - as well as other exciting pursuits. Although you could head to world-famous destinations like Courchevel and Val d'Isere, why not think about going somewhere that is underrated, yet no less fabulous instead? Read on to find out more about these resorts.

Chamonix makes for a fantastic skiing holiday

Enjoy a world-class skiing holiday in snow-sure Chamonix

If you're looking for ski holidays that enable you to take part in fantastic winter sports, you should be sure to consider a trip to France. Although the region is awash with fantastic resorts, Chamonix makes for a truly world-class holiday as here you can enjoy sublime skiing and snowboarding.

Head to Europe for a Christmas ski tour

A guide to planning your Christmas snow tour

If you're looking to take part in some exciting winter sport activities, why not head to Europe for a ski tour? Of course, you may be tempted to hit the slopes here in the UK, but with the famously unpredictable weather you might not always get the chance to go skiing. Go to the continent, however, and you needn't worry about this.

Val Thorens: one of Europe's top ski resorts

Val Thorens is one of Europe's top ski destinations

When it comes to amazing ski holidays in Europe, you'll find Val Thorens is hard to beat. Not only is it the highest winter sport resort in the continent, but its wealth of facilities and good-quality accommodation - not to mention its position in the Trois Vallees - have also been attracting thousands of holidaymakers for decades.

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Best places in the world for horse riding holidays

Best places in the world for horse riding holidays

Horse riding holidays make for a great active break, enabling you to discover a country in a different way, connect to nature, see places that you otherwise wouldn’t normally see and keep fit too. From galloping across the Argentine Pampas, to Andalusian style in Spain, or trekking across meadows of wild flowers and vineyards in Tuscany, here’s our pick of the best places in the world for horse riding holidays.

Interview with a mountain biker

Dales Bike Centre, Yorkshire

ActivityAway.co.uk chats with mountain biking guide Nicola Weaver from Dales Bike Centre, a one-stop shop for all things cycling in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.