Surf for Snow-Camp

Are you joining Richard Branson and professional kitesurfer Lewis Crathern for tomorrow’s fundraising Virgin Kitesurfing Armada at Hayling Island?

Over 300 kitesurfers are expected to take part in a big charity Downwinder – 45 miles of kitesurfing, as we reported … Read More

More Brits ski the Tirol

As the Austrian Tirol gears up for the 2013-14 ski season, it has been reflecting on the success of last year’s ski season.

St Anton was once again the most popular ski resort in the Austrian Tirol for UK visitors, … Read More

Ski Train tickets go on sale tomorrow

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning (Tuesday 6 August) for trains to the French and Swiss Alps.  You’ll need to set your alarm early and have your laptop fired up ready if you’re hoping to get seats for peak times … Read More

France remains most popular ski destination

Planning your next ski trip?…  Here’s a break-down of who goes where in the UK market, hot off the press in this week’s brand new Crystal Industry ski Report for the season 2012/2013.

France continues to be the most popular … Read More

Flight and rail delays in Europe

Thousands of passengers travelling to Europe from today will encounter severe delays and cancellations due to strikes by both French air traffic controllers and the country’s rail operators.

Air traffic controllers walked out at 6am this morning and won’t return … Read More

Flooding in the Alps – the massive clean-up begins

With news of widespread flooding in Central Europe this week, anyone with a forthcoming holiday to Austria and Switzerland may well be anxious!      

The flooding is due to heavy rainfall – up to a month’s worth of rain in just … Read More

Tourist bus rolls into Lake Geneva

Don’t leave any valuables inside a tour coach, in case this happens!… 

This coach was parked in an official car park beside Lake Geneva, in the market square of the historic Swiss town of Vevey. It simply rolled into the lake!

Luckily … Read More

The SKI’s the limit

The UK ski-flight market is becoming more competitive for the 2012/13 ski season. 

This is excellent news for people who travel independently for their ski holidays. After all, the more competition, the lower the prices.

There are also many more flight … Read More