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.
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If you love nothing more than exploring wintry landscapes, snow walking holidays are an excellent way to see beautiful scenes as you stroll. By choosing to wander in snowshoes, rather than ski or snowboard, you'll have plenty of time to appreciate what's around you.
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Although the current winter sports season is just drawing to a close, if you're looking to go on a ski trip next year it's a good idea to start planning it well in advance. There are many things to think about, but by getting yourself organised sooner rather then later, you'll be in the perfect position to have the break of a lifetime.
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You won't be short of destinations to choose from when it comes to enjoying fabulous snowboarding holidays. While fantastic resorts can be found all over Europe, if you want to experience the very best boarding the continent has to offer the following three places should be at the top of your list.
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When it comes to wonderful ski holidays there is perhaps nowhere quite like Meribel. By heading to the French resort for an activity break you'll get to enjoy fantastic skiing and boarding, stay in luxurious accommodation and let your hair down in the vibrant apres-ski scene.
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If you're a fan of activity breaks, you may have always wanted to embark on a ski holiday, and by heading to Tignes in France, you'll be able to experience the highest skiable glacier in all of Europe.
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If you're hoping to get away on a winter sports trip this Easter, consider booking a last minute ski holiday. Choosing a break at such short notice can often save you money, as airlines and accommodation providers seek to fill any remaining spaces, but deciding where to go can be a difficult feat. Read on to discover three top spots for a skiing getaway.
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Mosern is a picture-perfect village nestled among the mountains of Austria's Tyrol region. It is one of five settlements that comprise the Seefeld area, a haven for winter sports enthusiasts, with skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking all on offer.
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Ski accommodation company Pierre & Vacances is launching a flash sale from March 1-5 2012 with up to 40 per cent off for stays between March 10 and April 21, including Easter holidays. Prices start from around £20 per person per night.
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The Arctic temperatures are set to return to Europe this week, so there’s still plenty of time for a snowy adventure. Cheapflights.co.uk is encouraging people to embrace the cold and swap sunny safaris with the snowy kind and have come up with their five favourite destinations for a husky sleigh ride through the snow.
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If you've been skiing for years and are up for a new challenge, you may wish to invest in snowboard clothes and tackle a new winter sport. While you will still want to exercise your passion for skiing, it could be fun to try something different as well when you're on the slopes.
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This spring will see the Sámi, Europe’s only indigenous people, celebrate their most important festivals including The Reindeer Championship Races, the Sami Ski Race and the Enontekiö Ice Fishing Week in Finland
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From the 10th-19th February, Olso will be hosting the World Snowboarding Championships. The best snowboards from around the globe will be gathering in the Norwegian capital next week to compete for snowboarding titles.
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Fun parks are the new trend in winter sports, with many of the larger ski resorts investing more into bigger and better facilities for snowboarders and freestylers. So, if skiing is not really your thing and you feel more at home doing tricks on your snowboard, then SnowTrex, ski holiday tour operator have revealed their picks for the ten best fun parks in the Alps.
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Winter might be on the way out, but that's no reason to put your skiwear in storage until the next cold snap. There are dry ski slopes across the UK where you can practise your moves and ensure you're at the height of your ability come your next visit to the piste.
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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.
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92 per cent of British skiers said they want motoring style deterrents to tackle speed skiing. The research released today by MORE TH>N travel insurance reveals that alcohol is blamed as the biggest cause of dangerous speed skiing.
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Romania is the cheapest European destination to visit for a skiing holiday, recent research has revealed. Although prices have been rising, on the whole Eastern European destinations remain significantly cheaper than those in the Alps.
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Skiers will be pleased to hear that the snow-shortage is well and truly a thing of the past – as Austira reports a record-breaking amount of snow in the Arlberg region. A warning has been issued, as the snow could cause a deadly avalanche.
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The choice of winter activity holidays is not limited to a week spent in a packed Alpine resort and if you are willing to try something new, you will have the opportunity to enjoy snowy landscapes, mountainous terrain and tranquil forests in peace.
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