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These are the top ski scams to watch out for this winter

Don’t be fooled by what seems like a cheap deal on accommodation or ski lessons.

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Ski resorts turn to adventure tourism to prepare for a warmer future

Decades of downward-trending data show decreasing ski season lengths and scant snow.

Travel News

Bumper snowfall sees Europe’s ski resorts open early

Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way.

Travel News

From Rome to the slopes: Italy’s new night train starts next month

Italy wants tourists to ‘rediscover its riches’ in a sustainable way, with more train routes planned from Milan and Genoa next year.

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Destinations

Saudi Arabia is building a ski resort in the desert

The ski resort, Trojena, will be available for skiers for three months every year, while the rest of the time tourists will be able to do watersports and mountain biking.

Destinations

Go off-piste in Europe at these 13 wild skiing destinations

From Albania to Poland, Europe has an abundance of wild and remote ski destinations to explore.

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Snowshoeing and winter wildlife: Where to go if you don’t like skiing

Don’t like skiing? Try these wintery breaks instead.

Climate

A dying sport: Are Italy's low-lying ski resorts a lost cause?

Activists in the Alps argue there’s no point in spending public money on snowless resorts. Instead, they want investment in sustainable mountain tourism.

Travel News

'Beer costs less than a euro': Tourists are flocking to Bulgaria

Plus the Bulgarian Minister of Tourism's top recommendation for tourists.

Destinations

New French night trains launching in time for ski season

Escape to the French coast this winter with these new night trains.

Destinations

Cheap skiing: Save money at these little known resorts

Swapping traditional resorts for less popular destinations could be the answer for a budget ski break.

Green News

Climate crisis could spell the end for half of Europe's ski resorts

Half of Europe’s ski resorts to face ‘very high risk’ of snow scarcity in a two degree warming scenario, new research has found.

Destinations

How to experience Europe’s ski resorts in summer, from €85 a night

After a disastrous winter season, visiting Europe’s ski resorts during the summer provides an alternative way to see the mountains.

Destinations

Verbier opens early as snow hits the Alps. Here’s why you should visit

Skiing in Europe is back with a bang this winter and a few weeks ahead of schedule. A bumper November snowfall has seen the early return of some of the continent's best ski resorts, including Verbier. Here’s our guide to the famous Swiss ski haven.

Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

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Follow those in the know and hit the slopes in Türkiye

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye may be more associated with summer sports, but it’s also a top ski destination with great value and a wide variety.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer brands ski hit-and-run accusations 'utter BS'

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court in Utah on Tuesday for the start of a civil trial over claims she seriously injured a man in a skiing accident in 2016.

Green News

Activists protest spending EU 'green' funds on Spain ski resort

Spanish environmentalists want the EU to investigate the use of €26 million from its “green” economic recovery fund to join two ski resorts in the rapidly warming Pyrenees mountains.

Climate

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter, scientists reveal

Europe just recorded its second warmest winter ever. Here’s which countries were hottest.

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Extreme weather is changing the face of tourism in Europe

Last summer, Europe was hit with extreme temperatures. 2023 is expected to get even hotter.