2651. The Geneva International Motor Show
February 27, 2017
you've got an interest in cars and the inclination to spend a few days in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the Geneva International Motor Show could be your next mini-break! As a Geneva airport taxi driver, I'm lucky enough to have attended a number of these shows over the past few years,...
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2652. Most Extreme Terrain from Geneva Airport
February 27, 2017
If you're a dedicated powder hound looking for a winter adventure, you can't go past the Swiss Alps. The region is a Mecca for extreme winter sports devotees and there is no shortage of places to challenge your body, excite your mind and stoke the fires in your frozen heart.
Here are a few e...
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2653. Golfing Holidays Near Geneva
February 27, 2017
Anyone who loves golf knows that in this particular sport, variety really is the spice of life. Every golf course has its own unique character and discovering a new one can be like falling in love with the game all over again. With so many top quality clubs around Europe, heading abroad for a dedica...
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2654. Best Ski Resorts Closest to Geneva
February 27, 2017
Just because you have a young family doesn't mean you can't enjoy a ski holiday. "Are you kidding?" you may say. “You try travelling with children, skis and luggage on the trains, planes and automobiles you need to get to a ski resort." Well, it might not be as close to a seamless military manoeuvre...
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2655. Try Cross Country Skiing in Courchevel
February 27, 2017
If you love the thought of the fresh air, stunning mountain views and outdoor exercise of a ski holiday but speed and thrills don’t really appeal, then cross country skiing could be the perfect sport for you.
At Courchevel there is a great selection of cross country trails from each of the r...
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2656. Street (and Piste) Art in Courchevel
February 27, 2017
If you spot something strange out on the slopes in Courchevel this season, don’t be alarmed; it’s probably just one of the art installations featured in this year’s L’Art au Sommet exhibition.
Held in partnership with Galleries Bartoux, a number of edgy contemporary street artists have insta...
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2657. Sailing and Sunshine: Lake Geneva's Bol d'Or Mirabaud
February 27, 2017
Join the crowds of cheering spectators who line the shores of lake Geneva every summer to cheer on the competing sailing teams in the Bol d’Or Mirabaud Regatta. The party atmosphere along the lake is a great reason to explore the Swiss city in June. Of all the events in Geneva’s busy annual cale...
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2658. Discover Courchevel's Ski Jumping Pedigree
February 27, 2017
There is one Alpine sport which even the most extreme skier would baulk at trying – the competition sport of ski jumping. But while this may be a sport for only the most daring, ski jumping in Courchevel has a long and proud tradition that is well worth exploring, even if you never plan to actually ...
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2659. Go Off On the Off Piste Trails in Morzine!
February 24, 2017
The Portes du Soleil ski area covers a staggering 650km of adrenaline-inducing terrain that spans two countries. One of the great stand-outs in the heart of this coveted region is the authentic alpine town of Morzine. This lively scenic resort is well known for its popularity with young intermediate...
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2660. A Celebration of Classical Music at "Printemps Musical de Chamonix"
February 24, 2017
For the past 15 years, Printemps Musical de Chamonix has been hosting an exquisite display of evocative artistic expression that never fails to be intimate and original. This is a celebration of sounds from around the world that deviate from the norm, sounds that can often be scoffed at for being ab...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
