Welcome to the home of beautiful mountain villages, world class slopes, state of the art facilities, exquisite cuisine and not to forget après ski from the people who invented it – a winning recipe for a sensational winter holiday. From the fashion frenzy of Italy, the sensational gastronomy of France, the stunning mountain villages of Switzerland and Austria take your pick – a European winter adventure awaits you.

In Europe, accommodation choices include lodges and hotel rooms with shared or private facilities and in France, some great self contained apartments.

Italy Fashionista’s, gelato, world class pizza and supreme slopes – Italy’s ski areas spread from the French border in the west, to the divine Dolomites in the east with French, Italian and German spoken in different areas. The beautiful Dolomites region, in the north-east of Italy, offers numerous resort villages linked into one of the world’s largest ski regions.

Switzerland The alpine wonderland of Switzerland, home to Heidi, Swiss chocolate and cheese fondue as well as the Swiss Alps is a world class skiing mecca with jaw dropping mountain vistas and some of the highest peaks in Europe. Top slopes for all levels, car free villages, extensive off slope activities, superb cuisine and untouched landscapes are just a few of the many appeals of Switzerland.

Austria Austria, home to the Austrian Alps, Glühwein (mulled wine) and stunning mountain vistas, is a winter paradise, with thousands of kilometers of perfectly prepared ski routes for all levels of skier or snowboarder. Two-thirds of Austria is alpine terrain, playing host to more than 800 ski resorts with 22,000 square kilometres of groomed slopes. Its alpine villages are famous for traditional Après-ski, hospitality and modern restaurants where Austrian chefs infuse hearty dishes with modern twists.

France Bonjour France, home to haute couture, après ski, gastronomy and world class ski resorts. France has two main mountain ranges, The Alps and The Pyrenees, with numerous ski resorts located around both ranges offering a multitude of linked ski areas. These areas boast spectacular scenery, an electric ambiance, state of the art lift systems and, due to the high altitude, longer skiing periods and plenty of dry snow. After a day on the slopes, discover the French “art de vivre” through the regional wines and dishes.