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Ski holidays

In the Dolomites, I won’t do the same run twice, in seven days.

In 25 years of skiing, this Olympic region delivered my best ever trip

With the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the French Alps, it’s no coincidence that the concept of the gourmet ski safari originated in the Dolomites.

  • Craig Tansley
A white Christmas in Whistler.

On a working holiday, I received the best Christmas present ever

Sharing a crowded house with fellow working-visa travellers didn’t make the most comfortable Christmas, but it certainly was memorable.

  • Angela Saurine
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I’ll pay more to ski the US and avoid Japan’s ‘Bali on the snow’

Australians love big Japanese resorts. But you won’t find me booking a ski trip there.

  • Kate Allman
The Aiguille du Midi in the Savoy Alps.

France’s famed alpine region is heaving with thrills and surprises

The French Alps stretch from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean but are at their highest and most splendid in Savoy.

  • Brian Johnston
Watching the northern lights in Lapland from a glass igloo.

The 10 best cold-weather holiday destinations (plus five of the worst)

These icy yet spectacular destinations become more magical in winter, offering a perfect excuse if you want to escape hot weather.

  • Sue Williams
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Want to ski the world’s best slopes from just $60 a day? Here’s how

The barely advertised pass. The early-bird package. It’s impossible to find day passes and resort rates this good without a little help – trust me, I’ve tried.

  • Kate Allman
The new lift replaces two old ones, reducing the number of lift towers on Mount Perisher from 27 to 10.

Australia’s highest chairlift has transformed skiing on this mountain

Mount Perisher has everything you look for in an Australian snow resort, but it had one big problem – until now.

  • Jim Darby
If you’re lining up to by a lift pass for the same day, something has gone wrong with your planning.

No-brainer ways to save on an Australian ski trip

If you’re walking up to the lift ticket window in the morning to buy a lift pass for the same day, something has gone seriously wrong with your planning.

  • Kate Allman
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Ten classic mistakes first-time skiers make

Are you even a skier if you haven’t made some, or all, of these simple mistakes?

  • Matt Hampton
A family snow holiday without the tantrums and budget blowouts? Yes, it’s possible.

How to have a snow holiday with family and remain friends

A snow holiday without the tantrums and budget blowouts? Yes, it’s possible. Here’s how to plan the best winter ski break for your family.

  • Justin Meneguzzi