Travelling Info

Lots of people opt to spend their holiday time on skis every single year. Even the thought of slicing down a hillside on skis is enough to send them scurrying to look at the latest snow reports and holiday destinations.

Supposing this is your first skiing holiday, what should you be thinking about before you head off to the slopes?

Perhaps the most important thing of all is to think about where you are going to go. There are dozens of ski resorts all over Europe, the USA and Canada and beyond, and some are better for beginners than others.

A good way to explore the various resorts is to do this virtually. Hop online and look up some of the most popular ones for beginners. You'll probably want to have skiing lessons to get you off on the right foot, so make sure the resort you're considering offers those as well.

Don't make the mistake of focusing on the skiing to the exclusion of all else. One thing a lot of new skiers find is that it can really make you ache ' particularly if you habitually fall over! That means you won't want to be spending all day on the slopes. In turn, this means it is good to have some other things to see and do while you are away.

Most resorts have a good range of cafes, restaurants and shops you can go to throughout the day. If you plan to explore as well as ski you might want to see what else they have locally which might be of interest.

You need to think about your accommodation as well. You've got everything from the most expensive hotels to the cheapest chalets to choose from, so find something within your price range in the resort you like the most. Similarly, think about whether you will want to cook or not. If you don't you won't want to book into a self catering apartment.

Don't forget all the necessary equipment either. If this is your very first time on skis there's no point buying them before you go. Instead, rent them when you arrive. If you decide that skiing isn't for you, you won't be stuck with a pair you have no use for!

Finally make sure you book your