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You may ask yourself, ‘what are the benefits of chalet holidays compared to staying in a hotel?’ but for those who choose to stay in chalets, there is no doubt about what the benefits are. For example, if you have a family of four or more, staying in chalets gives you a big saving immediately. In a ...

We may be just a few weeks away from the height of summer, but now is the time to start thinking about your ski holidays. Before you know it, we’ll be in the Autumn, and then the next thing it’s Christmas, so put some work in now and make sure everything is in place for your holiday in the snow. If ...

Ski holidays are more popular than ever, and if you are thinking of booking one, but you’ve never actually skied before, there is no need to worry. Every year novices take ski holidays, and they have a great time once they have settled into their chalets and taken the first tentative steps on the ...

The Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe have a lot more to offer than just ski holidays. As the snow recedes and spring turns to summer a verdant landscape is revealed, the green pastures backed by the majestic peaks which are simply awe inspiring. This is the alps in summer, so is it any ...

The next time you are enjoying your chalet holidays, take a moment to consider the origins of these buildings which are nowadays seen as luxurious. Many of the decorative features which you will find on chalets, and which make them so attractive to look at, where originally installed out of ...

One of the most popular chalet holidays is one which combines skiing and Christmas. What could be more enjoyable than spending a week or two over the festive period with a group of good friends and family? There are plenty of locations to choose from if you are thinking of ski holidays at Christmas ...

You may have been put off ski chalets in the past, thinking they were all cuckoo clocks and bunk beds, or paper-thin walls and mattresses. The reality is that modern holidays in ski chalets couldn’t be more different.

Whether you want a home from home with a traditional ‘gingham and cowbells’ feel ...

If you are planning a walking holiday when you book your chalet holidays, there are some basic guidelines you should stick to which will ensure that you stay safe. Most of them are plain common sense, but you would be amazed at how many people leave their chalets and head for the high peaks without ...

More and more of us are finding ourselves single, at different points during our lives, and it’s now more common for people in relationships to take holidays away from their partners occasionally.

That means that holiday companies are having to change the way they operate, so that solo travellers ...

The sun is out, summer stretches ahead and you could be forgiven for not thinking much about skiing.

But actually now’s the ideal time to be thinking about chalet holidays for the 2010/11 season. Some of the best bargains are to be had by booking well in advance at this time of year. If you want to ...