• Walking on Air with Aérolive in La Plagne

    August 27, 2024

    For our family summer holiday this year we headed to to the French Alps with the aim of embracing the slow pace of mountain life alongside some adrenaline fuelled pursuits. If you think the Alps are a winter destination, think again. There is so much to do in the summer from hiking to mountain biking;…

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  • How To Make The Most Of Your Family Ski Holiday

    May 17, 2024

    Planning a ski holiday with your family can be as thrilling as it is daunting. With the right preparation, however, it can turn into an unforgettable adventure packed with joyous moments and bonding experiences. This guide offers practical advice on choosing the best ski resort, what to pack, and how to enjoy every moment—both on…

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  • Shinesty – The outrageous clothing brand guaranteed to make you smile!

    January 7, 2021

    Who are Shinesty? When I was approached by Shinesty in the run up to Christmas I’ve got to admit I’d never heard of them before. Curious I clicked the link to their website and was immediately impressed by their fun, tongue in cheek and refreshingly comical approach to fashion. These guys do not take themselves…

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  • AliKats’ Bucket List Challenge – My ultimate to-do list!

    March 4, 2020

    We all have travel plans and dreams that we realistically might never achieve. There are a handful of countries that I’ve had on my must-see list for decades – yet the time has never been right. When AliKats’ Mountain Holidays recently got in touch to set me the challenge of creating my ultimate adventure bucket…

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  • Travelling to European Ski Resorts by Rail: The greener way to reach the snow

    December 7, 2018

    Over the years I’ve travelled to ski resorts every which way…by road, by air and by rail. Living in the South East makes it undeniably easier to travel to Europe via rail but with links to London easily accessible all over the country rail travel to resort is something we can all consider as a…

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  • 5 of the best family ski resorts in Europe 2018-19

    October 30, 2018

    When it comes to booking your first family ski holiday deciding where to go can be a difficult choice. Even a seasoned skier might find the prospect of accommodating a whole range of family needs a challenge in itself. However, there are a number of resorts that stand out as being well suited to families.…

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  • Kitting Up for the 2019 Snow Season with Simply Hike

    August 21, 2018

    The heatwave may still be a very recent memory but the avid snow chasers out there will already be turning thoughts to winter adventures. In years gone by I avoided Summers flying between the French Alps and Southern Hemisphere making sure I got more than my fair share of fun on the snow. These days…

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  • Interview with Sophie Kelly, Co-Founder of Snooks – Female Snow Brand

    April 2, 2018

    Earlier this year I was really happy to discover I’d been selected as an official brand ambassador for Snooks – ground breaking women’s winter sports brand. They are the first British snowboard and ski outerwear brand dedicated solely to women. Having spent a number of years chasing snow myself, their mission speaks volumes to me.…

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