Let’s face it, there comes a time in every journey with the family when conversation dries up, initial excitement begins to subside and everyone basically shares the same prayer to get to the resort and get on the slopes as fast as possible. It would also probably be fair to say that this stage usually kicks in close to the time of arrival at Geneva Airport, which can then make the on-going resort transfer quite the ordeal – particularly where…
What the vast majority of families taking their little ones away on holiday for the first, sometimes the twelfth time fail to realise is that it isn’t the bulk of the journey that’s the killer, but rather the resort transfers. Indeed, getting to Geneva airport is only half of the battle…maybe less. There are however a few golden rules for keeping the peace, with one in particular guaranteed to breed family harmony and fewer tantrums. Once kids get past a…
There was a time in the not so distant past when the idea of Geneva Airport resort transfer service conjured up images of nothing more than clapped out, cold, worn and uncomfortable buses that really should have been retired decades ago. In fact, some would argue that in a historical sense, the resort transfers to their final French Alps destinations were perhaps the most unpleasant experiences of the trip as a whole. Mercifully, times have changed to say the least….
Snowboarding and skiing may share the same basic gravity-based movement principle, but when it comes to the skills needed to take part, the two are different as chalk and cheese. It never fails to surprise and indeed amuse as to how many well-versed skiers strap on a board for the first time and expect to instantly be the next Drew Tabke, only to find it near impossible to travel a yard without bruising their behind. This should come as comfort…
There is little in the world more fun than hurtling down a mountainside at breakneck speed, but it really doesn’t take a genius to know that there are safer pursuits in life. Skiing doesn’t have to be inherently dangerous, but there are numerous risks attached to the sport that must be understood and kept in mind by any rational person looking to take part. So keep reading if you want to stay safe, with our 10 essential ski safety tips….
When the winter months set in and ski season once again hits its peak, Geneva airport is transformed into one of the world’s busiest for skiers and snowboarders all heading for the French Alps. Located just a stone’s throw away from some of the most enviable ski resorts to be found anywhere in Europe, Geneva is becoming the airport of choice for weekenders, long-stayers, pro and bargain-hunters alike. Probably the most appealing factor of all with UK skiers is the…
With thousands of Brits once again making their annual jaunt to the French Alps for a taste of a real winter wonderland, tour operators are urging them not to pass up one of the most wonderful festive treats of all – France’s legendary Christmas markets. True, most of the following example will demand more than a slight jaunt from the usual haunts like Grenoble, but when it comes to capturing the real essence of Christmas, it really is worth taking…
It is already that wonderful time of the year when thousands of Brits with dreams of a white Christmas finally start thinking about booking their festive break to the French Alps – only to find they’d need a second mortgage to do so. For all its magic and wonder, there’s little disputing the way in which so many tour operators, airlines and so on relish the opportunity to fleece us to within an inch of our lives and bleed us…
Once you’ve found your way to your chosen destination in the Alps and decide to go on a bit of an adventure, chances are you’ll wonder why you didn’t rent a car sooner. Each and every person and family lucky enough to travel over the Alps by car comes away with some of the most incredible memories and a renewed belief that the journey can often by far more inspiring than the destination. Driving around the region even for a…
First and foremost I will answer the question outright – no, it most certainly does not. If you’re in the mindset whereby the very thought of taking the kids along for a skiing holiday fills you with abject dread, chances are you’ve either already had at least one unpleasant experience – though you might just be being overly dramatic. The truth is, kids take to the slopes like a fish to water and as is the case with most activities,…
