Tasty Destination - Food & Travel

While many skiers will choose a winter break focussed predominantly around the piste facilities, others will also factor in the après ski opportunities that are part of their chosen resort. For many, the après ski facilities are almost as important as the skiing itself, giving them a perfect environment to relax after a day on the slopes, socialising, making friends and enjoying the atmosphere. The après ski scene depends largely on the resort you choose, with some offering a relative tranquillity compared with others that pride themselves on their lively resort. As far as a Soldeu ski holiday is concerned, you have the best of both worlds. Après ski is probably the most popular in the Alps, where the bars at the bottom of the slopes are jam packed with skiers stopping for a beverage after their stint on the slopes while still donning their salopettes and boots.  Although predominantly an Alpine thing, it’s not unheard of elsewhere and Andorra has built quite the reputation fo...

The French Alps are world-famous for incredible skiing but visiting in summer can be just as much fun, or more. In the warmer months the region is a paradise for cyclists, hikers, rock climbers, and Alpine enthusiasts of all kinds. Ski resort towns like Chamonix and Argentière are nestled down low on the valley floor but the Alps rise up sharply on either side. The lie in the center of a network of ski lifts and cable cars, some of which reach altitudes of 4000m or 13000ft, and only a small number lie dormant in the summer. The others deliver mountain bikers to the top of carefully groomed trails that lie under deep snow all winter, or take climbers up to the base of adventurous mountain routes. The cable cars also mean that the best hikes in the Alps are open to anyone, even those who aren't super fit. You can get up high and enjoy staggering views without huffing and puffing. Some lifts can drop you off in a grassy Alpine meadow (complete with marmots and wildflowers), and...