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The best resorts for New Year skiing: top 10 destinations to ring in 2022

NewsColony15 February 2021

by NewsColony15 February 202103

Please note our writers visited theses destinations prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Check the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office’s website for all the latest travel advice before...

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Charm and romance: the world’s most romantic ski resorts

NewsColony9 February 2021

by NewsColony9 February 2021019

With their picturesque villages, spectacular views and cosy mountain restaurants, not to mention glittering snowflakes dancing in the crisp clean air, ski resorts seem designed...

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The best après bars in Sauze d’Oulx, from quiet wine bars to live music and dancing

NewsColony1 February 2021

by NewsColony1 February 202105

Expert guide to Sauze d’Oulx There are several lively bars in Sauze d’Oulx, both on and off the mountain, with live music and dancing starting...

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The best restaurants in Morzine, from traditional Savoyard fare to family-friendly dining

NewsColony1 February 2021

by NewsColony1 February 202107

Expert guide to Morzine The predominance of half-board chalet-style accommodation in Morzine means most visitors are likely to dine in with the exception of the...

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The best après bars in Obergurgl, from late-night dancing to classy hotel cocktails

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202103

Expert guide to Obergurgl The après scene in Obergurgl is traditional rather than contemporary, with late afternoon dancing in a couple of mountain restaurants, segueing...

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The best après bars in Méribel, from cabaret acts on the mountain to happy hour in the village

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202109

Expert guide to Méribel Méribel has a lively après scene, and the resort is frequented by a large number of Britons (a plus or a...

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The best restaurants in Méribel, from family-friendly meals to hotel fine dining

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202106

Expert guide to Méribel The vast majority of Méribel’s visitors are staying in chalets, so restaurants only get significantly busy on the staff nights off,...

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The best restaurants in Obergurgl, from Alpine favourites like goulash and schnitzel to fine hotel dining

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202101

Expert guide to Obergurgl The half-board hotel tradition in Austria means visitors generally dine where they are staying in the evening, so eating out in...

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The best après bars in Courchevel, from stylish hideaway to pubs with live music

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202103

Expert guide to Courchevel Whether it’s a quiet drink, a sophisticated cocktail or the chance to dance the night away, everything is possible in Courchevel....

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The best restaurants in Courchevel, from Michelin-starred meals to tapas-style snacks

NewsColony1 January 2021

by NewsColony1 January 202103

Expert guide to Courchevel In Courchevel the general rule is that the higher the altitude of a restaurant, the higher the bill – and prices...