Ski Special 2025: Sensoria Dolomites launches new winter package for a ski-free retreat in the mountains
You don’t have to be an avid skier to enjoy a break in the mountains. In fact, there are many other activities that you can experience on a visit to the slopes. For those who love the ambience of a ski holiday, but don’t like actually skiing, Sensoria Dolomites has the perfect ‘Cosy Winter’ package. To experience […]
Ski Special 2025: Hotel Arlberg is one of Lech’s most luxurious hotels… and it was loved by Princess Diana
News recently emerged that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, enjoyed a ski trip with their family at the beginning of the year. As readers of The Sloaney will know, we are currently running our 2025 Ski Special. Some of our travel team have been reporting from the slopes in the beautiful resort of […]
Ski Special: Family-Friendly Skiing Adventures in the Innsbruck Region
This year, members of our travel team have been reporting from the slopes in Lech for our 2025 Ski Special. In addition to Lech, there are lots of others places to enjoy a ski trip in the Innsbruck region. Boasting a blend of family-friendly ski areas, exhilarating toboggan runs and close proximity to the vibrant […]
Ski Special 2025: What to do with children in Lech and Oberlech this season
A skiing holiday promises so much for children. Not only is skiing a great skill to learn, but they can also enjoy lots of other activities, while surrounded by a winter wonderland landscape. Lech is an excellent resort to visit if you are travelling with children and the same can be said for many of […]
Ski, Spa & Savour Together at Pierre & Vacances Premium Residences in the French Alps
By Patricia Bech Escape to the French Alps with Pierre & Vacances Premium Residences, where world-class wellness meets adventure and culinary delights. Designed for families, friends, and couples alike, these upscale accommodations offer something for everyone—whether it’s the thrill of the slopes, indulgent spa experiences, or simply savouring alpine charm together. For skiers, unparalleled access to pristine runs […]
Ski Special 2025: The Goldener Berg continues to be the ultimate skiing and wellness destination
It is hard to believe that it is 10 years since The Sloaney travel team first visited Oberlech and discovered the beautiful Goldener Berg Hotel. Nestled on the mountain, with an enviable ski-in, ski-out situation, this stunning hotel welcomes those looking to embark on a luxury ski holiday, with an added focus on wellness. The […]
The Sloaney 2025 Ski Special
It’s time for The Sloaney 2025 Ski Special! This month, we have a winter sports takeover on the site, with the return of our popular Ski Special series. Our team have been busy filming and reporting on location in the beautiful resort of Lech Am Arlberg. The resort has been blessed with some excellent conditions […]
Hotel Le Coucou reopens for the 2024/25 season with enhanced family offering
Hotel Le Coucou Méribel, nestled in the heart of the Three Valleys, is delighted to announce its reopening on December 12th. Designed to offer an unforgettable experience for families, this five-star establishment stands out for its warm atmosphere and refined décor by designer Pierre Yovanovitch, combining alpine tradition with modern comfort. With 55 rooms, including […]
Ski Club of Great Britain launches three new resorts with Ski Club Reps
The Ski Club of Great Britain has launched three new destinations in the Alps where its reps will be based throughout the winter season for 2024/25. The resorts are Alpe d’Huez, Morzine and Serre Chevalier. They are all in the French Alps and popular with the Club’s members and the wider British ski and snowboarding […]
The Innsbruck Winter Safari offers five unique experiences in the Capital of the Alps
With the winter season fast approaching, there are plenty of reasons to visit some of Europe’s coldest cities. You can enjoy pretty Christmas markets to fantastic skiing opportunities. Innsbruck is only a short flight away from the UK and it is a destination that offers lots of fun things to do. We have a round […]
Easter Skiing Special: Sloaney TV Highlights
Those who follow The Sloaney on Instagram (@TheSloaney) have been watching our live coverage from the slopes on our Stories. With excellent snowfall in Oberlech during our visit, the slopes were busy with those who had planned a trip and also last-minute bookers who were making the most of the wonderful conditions. The stunning family-friendly […]
Easter Skiing Special: Dressing children for the slopes
If you are heading away on a family Easter skiing trip or planning to venture to the slopes next season for the first time with littles ones, we have some top tips for making sure that you are both stylish and practical on the piste. This year, the impressive snowfall in Austria has encouraged people […]
Easter Skiing Special: Late season snowfall offers excellent spring conditions in the Ski Arlberg area
The Sloaney travel team has been reporting live from the Ski Arlberg area during this year’s Easter Skiing Special, via our Instagram Stories. As followers of our Stories will have seen, conditions have been excellent for Easter skiing in Lech and Oberlech. There has been fresh snowfall almost every evening and predominantly clear skies in […]
Easter Skiing Special
This Easter, The Sloaney Travel Team will be reporting live from the slopes, so check out our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages for some action from the piste. Ahead of our 2024 Easter Skiing Special, we are previewing some of the activity that is taking place across Europe in the resorts over the coming weeks, […]
A Long Weekend of Michelin-Starred Mountain Feasts in the Alps
Courmayeur Mont Blanc has announced the return of the Gourmet Ski Experience. It will take place from 22nd to 24th March 2024. Created by Momentum Experiences and Heston Blumenthal 9 years ago, this globally recognised foodie event has a renowned and well-deserved reputation for attracting outstanding chefs to Courmayeur’s gourmet haven. This year, Gourmet Ski is presenting two distinct […]
The Ultimate Family Ski Chalet Experience in Méribel
Ski Specialist, F&P Travel (formerly Fish&Pips) is delighted to introduce its new, all bells and whistles, family ski chalet Meribel style for the coming season, designed to take away the hassle and admin associated with family ski holidays. From drivers to pick up children from ski-school, delicious homecooked kiddies teas, pizza making classes and chalets packed full […]
What’s new in Davos Klosters for the 2023-24 winter season
In the beautiful Graubünden region of eastern Switzerland, the nation’s snowsports capital Davos Klosters embarks on the 2023-24 winter season with an exciting new downhill piste, a rewilding initiative, the relaunch of a celebrated hotel and two centenaries. Between Usser Isch and the Carjöl areas of the Jakobshorn, the new piste offers strong skiers an […]
Where is there good snow right now?
It has been well-documented in the news that some European ski destinations are struggling with snowfall. Unusually high temperatures have left some of the lower ski resorts pretty bare and reliant upon man-made snow. However, not all resorts have been left without winter blizzards. If you are in search of a snowy destination for your […]
Val d’Isère welcomes back families with new experiences for all ages
Edited for The Sloaney Travel pages by Patricia Bech As families head back to the slopes again, Val d’Isère, a proud holder of the French government’s Family Plus Label, is pleased to introduce a selection of new family-friendly activities for the upcoming season. From a new ski area for teens, mountain yeti courses and yoga […]
Luxury ski gloves and accessories by Cornelia James
With the ski season in full swing, we are sure that many of you have trips planned to the Alps and further afield to enjoy a spot of extreme sports, mixed with long lunches and mulled wine. If you are looking to update your ski wardrobe, we love the glove collection available from Cornelia James. […]
Kick start the ski season in Eis Haus at the Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show
Are you ready to go to the coolest place in London and get into the skiing spirit? The Eis Haus Experience, which is the ultimate pop-up Ice lounge and real ice bar, is launching exclusively at this year’s Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show. We attended the show last year and it is a great opportunity […]
5 luxury honeymoon destinations
If you are getting married this year and thinking about where to go on honeymoon, we have some great ideas from Sloaney Suites to help inspire your romantic getaway. With this in mind, we have selected some of our favourite luxury honeymoon destinations… Hilton Labriz, Silhouette Island, Seychelles This is the ultimate tropical paradise. The […]
The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show
The skiing season is fast approaching and it is the perfect time for The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show to take place and highlight all of the best venues and clothing available this year. The Ski and Snowboard Show is currently happening in Battersea Park and we popped along to film a little preview for […]
Luxury Skiing Guide: James Haskell’s Fitness Tips
At the start of September we launched our first Luxury Skiing Guide, which gives readers a preview of some of the top ski resorts that you can book for the 2015/2016 season in some of our favourite places to ski. Autumn is a good time to look ahead to the skiing season and plan your […]
Sloaney TV: A preview of Val d’Isere ski resort
Laura Toogood’s latest travel feature for The Sloaney involved visiting the chic French ski resort of Val d’Isere. Aside from offering extensive and spectacular skiing in the Alps, this mountain village also boasts luxury shops, delicious restaurants and some of the best alpine accommodation in Europe. Our travel team explored the resort thoroughly and among […]
Skiing in the French resort of Val d’Isere
After trying several ski destinations in America, LAURA TOOGOOD returns to the Alps to explore Val d’Isere… In recent years I have ventured to America for my annual skiing trip. My first experience of taking to the slopes stateside was at Killington in Vermont, before heading to Vail in Colorado and finally Lake Tahoe in California. […]
The Sloaney’s Photo Diary of California
Good morning from California (or Good Afternoon to our British readers!). If you follow The Sloaney on Twitter you will know that the travel team are currently exploring some fabulous destinations on the west coast of America. Later this month you will be able to read features that focus on a city break in San […]
