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Where to head for the best night skiing on the mountain

What is night skiing? Many ski resorts illuminate their slopes on certain nights throughout the year, allowing the public to ski under the stars. We're here to give you the low-down on where to go for the best night skiing resorts in Europe.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
20 Dec, 2024
1 min read
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5 of the best resorts in Austria for beginners

One of the best ski destinations in the world, the Austrian Alps are a veritable winter wonderland for snow-seeking newbies looking to book their first ski holiday.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
22 Nov, 2024
1 min read

5 of the best ski resorts in Italy for beginners

Looking for somewhere truly 'bellissima' for your first skiing holiday? Say 'buongiorno' to Italy - home of friendly slopes, high-altitudes, and (arguably) some of the Alps best eats.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
19 Nov, 2024
1 min read
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5 of the best resorts in France for beginners

For the crème de la crème of beginner skiing experiences, our Heidi experts have picked some of the best ski resorts in France for first-time skiers.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
14 Nov, 2024
1 min read
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5 of the best ski resorts in Andorra for beginners

Our Heidi experts have done the hard work for you with our pick of the best beginner ski holidays in Andorra to book this season.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
13 Nov, 2024
1 min read
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How to Improve Your Skiing Quickly on a Short Trip

With a shorter trip comes less time to improve your skiing. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make ample progress in a limited time frame. We asked our friends at Maison Sport for their top tips on how to make the most of a short ski trip and advance your skiing as much as possible.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
16 Apr, 2024
1 min read

Best ski resorts for weekends or short ski breaks

If you’re tight on budget or time, booking a short ski break or ski weekend is a perfect option. It still gives you plenty of time to get a great ski fix in just a few days, especially if you pick the right resort. Here are Heidi's tips on where to head for the best ski weekends in Europe.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
20 Feb, 2024
1 min read
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How to save money on a ski holiday

Skiing on a budget? Just trying to get the best value from your holiday? Follow our top tips for saving money on your ski trip...
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
19 Feb, 2024
1 min read

How our flexible ski holidays work

Discover the freedom of a flexible ski holiday, where you can personalise every detail of your trip, from choosing the perfect resort to customising the duration, adding extras, and making changes along the way.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
26 Jun, 2023
1 min read
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Resorts for your radar - 10 hidden gems for Winter '24/25

It’s easy to get dazzled by big, well-known resorts, but if you delve a little deeper, there are heaps of fantastic undercover slopes to discover. Here are a few of our favourites.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
17 Feb, 2023
1 min read
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Our pick of the best apres ski resorts

If time off the slopes is as high on your ski holiday must-have list as hurling yourself down snowy mountains, then check out our fave locations for the best après ski in Europe.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
14 Feb, 2023
1 min read
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What to wear on a ski holiday

It’s always useful to have a little reminder of what to pack. Here's the low-down on the packing list for a ski holiday.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
8 Feb, 2023
1 min read

The best ski resorts for beginners

Wondering where to book your first ski trip? Here are our tips on where to head for beginner-friendly ski resorts.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
8 Feb, 2023
1 min read

How to get fit for a ski holiday

Want to get ski-fit before your holiday? Here are our top tips and skiing exercises for getting your body ready before you hit the slopes.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
23 Jan, 2023
1 min read

Top tips for booking your first ski holiday

Never been on a ski holiday? Or booking it yourself for the first time? Here's the advice from the friendly Heidi experts...
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
5 Dec, 2022
1 min read

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