Kay Woolley

Samoëns village centre

A winter visit to the charming French village of Samoëns

Kay Woolley

Samoëns: A haven for winter activities Situated in the Haute Savoie region of France, around an hour’s drive from Geneva ...

At the to[p of Grand Platières Flaine

Ski kit checklist

Kay Woolley

What you need to pack for a ski holiday When you ski, you are outdoors in nature most of the ...

Dinosaur heads in the bar at the RockyPop Flaine

RockyPop Flaine – a unique Ski hotel

Kay Woolley

A stay at the cool RockyPop Hotel in Flaine If you are travelling to the French ski resort of Flaine ...

Goat statue at Top Mountain star Gurgl

Ötztal – a wonderful ski destination

Kay Woolley

Consider Ötztal in Austria as your next ski destination with its excellent snow record, variety of pistes and welcoming Tyrolean restaurants

Bollé Nevada Ski Goggles

Christmas Ski Gifts

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A selection of Gifts for skiers Snow is falling in the mountains, and the ski season is imminent. Are you ...

Elysium Garden light installation at Lumiere in Durham

Durham city during lumiere

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Lumiere – Shining a light on Durham The historic city of Durham in north-east England deserves a place on any ...

Dogsledding in Sälen Sweden

Winter activities in Sälen, Sweden

Kay Woolley

Sälen, in the western part of Dalarna, central Sweden, is a winter wonderland with the most extensive skiing area in Northern Europe. The landscape is dramatic, with forests, mountains, and frozen lakes. If you don't ski, there are a host of other activities to enjoy and things to experience in this beautiful mountain area situated near the border with Norway, close to the Scandinavian Mountains Airport.

Snowsure skiing in Sälen, Dalarna, Sweden

Kay Woolley

For skiers seeking a fresh destination, Sweden offers a compelling alternative. In Dalarna, Sweden, Sälen boasts the largest ski area in Northern Europe, spanning five interconnected resorts. From vast slopes to a uniquely Scandinavian atmosphere, here’s why Sälen deserves a spot on your winter itinerary and why you should consider skiing in Sälen.

Three Fishes - Ribble Valley - Exterior

A culinary visit to the Ribble Valley

Kay Woolley

The Three Fishes, a sixteenth-century historic coach house, is located in the village of Mitton in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire. This pub and restaurant, named in the top fifty gastropubs, has been lovingly renovated by the renowned chef Nigel Haworth, formerly of Northcote, where he earned the restaurant’s first Michelin star.

Atrium at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel

An overnight stay at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel

Kay Woolley

An early flight departure from Heathrow Airport can be worrying, with uncertainties about weather, traffic conditions or whether your taxi will arrive on time. Why not make life easy and take the anxiety out of your trip with an overnight stay close to the airport? The modern and stylish London Heathrow Marriott Hotel is just minutes away from all the Heathrow terminals