winter

This world famous event is being held this year in Vancouver, Canada, from February 12th to the 28th, 2010, leaving you plenty of time to plan and budget in advance.

Sort out your visa

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Vancouver is an amazing place all year round, Winter Olympics or not.

Even those who hate sport so much that even talk of the Winter Olympics sends a dull glaze over their eyes will find plenty to enjoy about this huge cosmopolitan… read full article

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Hot drinks are something that are so much a part of our everyday lives, but we seldom wonder or even appreciate what the rest of the world drink to get them going/help them sleep (They can’t all drink Nescafe, you must think).

Now we’re still in the depths of winter… read full article

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From the snow-capped majesty of Sierra Nevada's mountains to the cool pristine waters of the Mediterranean, via the desert sands of Tabernas, Andalusia offers the traveller an extraordinary diversity of spectacular landscapes. And if you're pressed for time here's how you can experience all the best that nature has… read full article

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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… read full article

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Picture this. A man clad in layers of thick jacket, shoveling snow in a thick blizzard. On the other frame is a man wearing shorts, sipping a cold beer, lying on a hammock under the shade of a palm tree, looking at a view of clear waters and blue sky. Now, imagine… read full article

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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… read full article

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Well for a start you have some of the oldest people. Andorra boasts the second highest life-expectancy in the world. Now this might be down to the fact that there’s only about 71,000 people living in the country, but if you asked them that then they’d probably say… read full article

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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… read full article

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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… read full article

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Ice skating on an outdoor rink in winter... how romantic! Ice skating on a ice rink in Paris... perfect!

The Parisians really take their winter ice skating seriously and have great rinks dotted throughout Paris. The figurehead being the 1300m rink at the front of Hotel de… read full article

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So when I say Scandinavia, I’m assuming you don’t think sunshine and palm trees. No, I’d rather expect you to assume something about three hours of daylight and rather bitter cold. Well, it’s pretty true.

Daylight is scarce and seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is in abundance. Coming to… read full article

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There are numerous activities on offer if you head to Barcelona with your kids this winter. The city is not all about sun, sea and sand, and you will be able to find plenty of indoor attractions to keep you busy.

1. Port Aventura

Check out the biggest roller coaster in… read full article

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Manchester may be the wettest city in England, but this winter it is the snowiest with more than just ice rinks on offer in the capital of cool.

Ski slope in Manchester

The £31 million Chill Factor is the first indoor ski slope in the northwest of England, opening its doors… read full article

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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… read full article

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