Category: Winter Fun

In this category, you will find posts about winter fun.  Best winter activites to do indoors or outside.  You will read about winter destinations.

Solden In Austria

Solden in Austria is a world-renowned skiing facility that is often referred to as the home of skiing in Austria. With views that are simply breath-Solden in Austriataking, the countered rocky mountains are also home to tourists from around the world that visit each week to experience the slopes that are not only challenging, yet also custom-built in the case of certain slaloms. Solden is also a great place to learn skiing with expert teaching facilities, and a team of 20+ on hand to help new skiers learn, and experienced skiers improve.

The resort is located around 80 kilometers out with Innsbruck and 32 kms west of Otztal. As you can imagine the area is dedicated to Skiing, with Continue reading “Solden In Austria”

Flu-Proof Your Flight

Flu-proof your flight
Flu-proof your flight

The holidays are a time of celebration and family togetherness. The last thing you want is to catch the flu on your flight to the festivities. Luckily, there are some things you can do to avoid illness when flying. So flu-proofing your flight is most important factor.

 

 

 

 

Ten Tips to Flu-Proof Your Flight

1. Wash Your Hands

The number one rule for staying healthy anywhere and at any time is simple: wash your hands. Everything you come in contact with, from other people to the surfaces around you, is a potential breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Keep that in mind and wash your hands with soap and water whenever you get a chance. Continue reading “Flu-Proof Your Flight”

Geilo in Norway

Geilo in Norway stands 800 metres high, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 feet. Geilo is positioned three and a half hours from the capital city, whilst having good road and rail links to the village. Set amidst amazing scenery just off the banks of Fjord, Geilo is at the heart of Norway’s “Winter Wonderland”. Maintaining its reputation as an excellent family resort, Geilo has seen visitors from Europe and beyond since early 1900s. Geilo remains unspoilt, with true Norwegian character firmly intact.

With more than just skiing facilities Geilo is home to the 4 star Highland Hotel, as well as numerous lodging houses, and the famous Holms Ski Bar. Although primarily a ski resort Geilo also offers sleigh rides, wildlife adventure tours, ski orienteering, tobogganing, snow shoe walking, dog-sledging, kite-skiing, night-skiing, snowboarding, freestyle snowboarding and much more. Continue reading “Geilo in Norway”

European Skiing Destinations

When it comes to skiing and winter sports, Europe has more than its fair share of amazing resorts. From the greatly priced, to the more than reasonable, European Skiing Destinations have it all, and has so much to offer any skier. If you’ve never been to Europe on a skiing holiday, or if you’re looking to expand your experience, you’ll find something that catches your eye without too much research. And you might just end up joining the legions of skiing fans that wouldn’t go anywhere else in the world for their vacation.

On mainland Europe, you have such a varied selection. From the world famous French skiing resorts to Austria, Switzerland and the tiny principality of Andorra, you’ve got such a wide range of skiing to choose from. Continue reading “European Skiing Destinations”