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Ski Resorts for a Winter Holiday in France

Harriet Jeckells — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:00:50 +0000

My first ski holiday was at the tender age of 9, and I was hooked from the off. Generally speaking, when I am on a ski holiday I am at my happiest. Undoubtedly, the actual skiing and snowboarding play a big part in plastering a smile across my face, but there is so much more to it than that. For me, skiing is about spending quality time eating, drinking and generally making merry with friends and family, exploring an awe-inspiring natural landscape that I wouldn't otherwise get to see, and of course there is a bit of exhilarating sport thrown in for good measure!

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Happy 2nd Birthday to the Venere Travel Blog

Mireia — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:43:17 +0000

Happy Birthday Venere Travel Blog!

It's two years now that The Venere Travel Blog is online. It's been fun and we hope that you have had such an amusing time as we have had.

Visiting Tyrol

Grace A. — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:58:00 +0000

Ever heard the popular pipe tune “The Green Hills of Tyrol”? When you trek up the Alps in the Tyrol region the music seems to be playing all around.

It is only inability that will stop a tourist from yodeling out aloud. From the snow covered peaks of the winter months to the lushness of the green during the summer months, Tyrol – the key to discovering the Alps,

Waiting for Blog Action Day 2009

Marion — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:00:36 +0000

Next Thursday, October 15th, is Blog Action Day and the Venere Travel Blog is happy to take part in the event. Blog Action Day is a global initiative which aims at raising awareness and create discussion about an important issue by inviting the whole blogging community to focus on the same topic on the same [...]

Top 4 Things to Do in Lake Geneva

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:00:54 +0000

For thousands of years now, Lake Geneva has attracted invaders and international travelers alike. The landscape is one of great geographical diversity. So much so, that it is oftentimes referred to as “Switzerland in miniature.” Key features are the countryside’s verdant green fields, the Jura’s serene wooded slopes, the lake’s peaceful shoreline, and of course you [...]

5 Great Swiss Cheeses You Should Try

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:13:34 +0000

The most integral aspect of Swiss culture and heritage is cheese, evidenced by the fact that there are currently over 100 varieties of cheese being manufactured in Switzerland today. The cattle breeding industry and dairy farming are prolific in the Swiss Alps and the region has been associated with the two venues for 2,000 years [...]

5 Ski Resorts In and Around Zurich, Switzerland

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:00:51 +0000

The largest city of the Helvetian Confederation by area and population is the city of Zurich. Zurich is considered to be one of the cleanest and most efficient cities in the world. Surprisingly, it has only been within the last 10 to 12 years that the city has become one of the world’s most popular [...]

Best Night Spots in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:26 +0000

Located in the Arlberg Pass area of the Tyrolean Alps is St. Anton am Arlberg, home to an area that is known worldwide for its renowned skiing and winter sports. Where the nightlife is concerned, there are pubs and discos to avail you of unending entertainment while staying in the village, and you will quickly [...]

Top 5 Ski Resorts in Germany

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:23 +0000

Despite the fact that Germany is not overly renowned for skiing holidays and vacations, having lost tourists to the over-developed Tyrolian resort areas in Austria, it still receives its fair share of those visitors who don’t feel like overpaying for an Austrian adventure. Germany boasts a variety of cosmopolitan resorts, glacier skiing, and serene mountain [...]

6 Budget Tips for Ski Holidays

Sarah Edge — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:53:46 +0000

As the economic downturn spreads gloom over bank accounts in Europe, take heart in these tips that can make ski breaks less expensive. 1. Romania is cheapest Romania has some of the cheapest ski breaks, with a package trip in Poiana Brasov going from £200. Slovakia and Bulgaria are great places for people holding the [...]

A Christmas Holiday in Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Kesha Coggins — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:59:32 +0000

Other countries may have the rich history, magnificent manger scenes. Switzerland is no exception to that rule all year round. However, it is especially special at Christmas time. Christmas traditions are alive and well in the streets and hill tops of Switzerland. The Chlausjagen Festival The Chlausjagen Festival or Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated [...]

Top Year Round Holiday Destination: Innsbruck

Grace A. — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:00:42 +0000

Situated in the beautiful Inn Valley and surrounded by mountains on all sides the location alone makes Innsbruck a year round holiday destination. On its north end is the Karwendel range with Nordkette raising its jagged head. Its south is ringed in by the Saile and Serles group of mountains. The Patscherkofel stands with its [...]

A Hiking Holiday in Austria

Kesha Coggins — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:29:57 +0000

Austria holds some of the most picturesque locations in the world. One of the most perfect and uniquely different ways to experience Austria is by way of a hiking tour. Many self-hiking tours are on offer allowing you to plan your itinerary yourself. This also allows you to arrange your hiking self-guide tour around your [...]