2311. Our Favourite Long Ski Runs: You'll Glove Them!
February 14, 2018
There are few more satisfying sensations than coming to the end of a long, challenging ski-run. From the moment you see the après-ski options stretch out in front of you through steamed-up goggles to the trudge back to the chalet on tired, well-used legs, the satisfaction of taking on a lengthy rout...
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2312. One Day in La Plagne? One Day of Family Fun!
February 14, 2018
As anyone who has planned a family winter sports excursion will know, when it comes to choosing a destination you sometimes have to sacrifice that picture-perfect vision of a secluded chalet in favour of a more practical location, with all the amenities you need to keep the kids happy. Not so in La ...
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2313. Poppies and Poetry: A Residential Trip to Ypres
February 12, 2018
For young learners, going beyond the classroom to explore the sites where history was forged during WWI takes curricular learning to an elevated level, and brings the events of the past into sharp focus. Secondary teachers looking for a way to inspire pupils to a greater understanding of wartime in ...
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2314. Manchester School Trips for Fanatical Football Fans
February 12, 2018
For secondary school sports students, an overnight school trip to the football-mad city of Manchester offers multiple opportunities to immerse themselves in the sporting culture and to explore some of the most iconic venues in the country. As well as taking in the educational and historical aspects ...
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2315. Venice's Baroque Basilicas: Santa Maria della Salute
February 12, 2018
All worth-while Italian river cruises navigate down the Guidecca Canal in Venice, offering passengers a glimpse of the fascinating and awe-inspiring Basilica of Santa Maria. An incredible Baroque style-church, it is an unmissable architectural destination that will enthral any lover of history and c...
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2316. The Abridged Guide to Venice's Most Beautiful Canal Crossings
February 12, 2018
Venice, a city of wide piazzas and narrow streets, is famous for its intricate network of canals. Lined with glorious remnants of the city’s decadent Renaissance past, these canals and their 400 bridges have made the city a top tourist destination in the modern age. Venice lies in an enclosed bay bo...
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2317. Find Medieval Magic in Ferrara
February 12, 2018
The city of Ferrara is situated on a branch of the beautiful Po River in Northern Italy. Its location makes the charming town an ideal stop for visitors exploring the countryside via river cruises. Italy is famous for its ancient towns steeped in intrigue, romance and drama – and Ferrara is no diffe...
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2318. A Foodie's Guide to Mantuan Cuisine
February 12, 2018
A terrific way of exploring a country’s culinary history is by going on river cruises. Italy has an array of traditional recipes which vary hugely depending on the region. You can get a great introduction to Lombardian cuisine, for example, in the beautiful city of Mantua. With a great range of mout...
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2319. Skiing into 2018: 4 Marvellous Events in Morzine
February 09, 2018
With a transfer time of under an hour and a half from Geneva to Morzine, the French resort is the perfect place to head if you’re looking for easily accessible, fantastic skiing action – no matter your level of experience. Morzine, the capital of the vast Portes du Soleil skiing area, gives you acce...
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2320. Morzine for First-Timers: Get the Lay of the Land
February 09, 2018
Whether you’re an old hand looking for some challenging blacks and daring off pistes or a beginner wanting to try it out for the first time, the skiing in Morzine has plenty to offer. That’s because Morzine is at the heart of the extensive Portes du Soleil winter sports area. This 650km stretch of s...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
