For the longest time I was convinced that a DIY ski trip was the cheaper option. It feels more budget friendly at first glance. The road trip, a simple self catered apartment (especially if you can share a bigger one with another family or friends), easy home cooked meals, and the satisfaction of having planned it all yourself. I genuinely thought that putting the pieces together on my own would always save money. After doing so many versions of both DIY and package ski holid

A quick ski weekend sounds like the perfect mini-getaway: a few days on the slopes, alongside some fun Apres ski, and a break from the usual routine. The assumption is though that fewer days means spending less, but that's not always the case. Flights, transfers, lift passes, and weekend surcharges can quietly add up, sometimes making a short ski trip almost as expensive as a full week. The good news is that with a little planning, you can still enjoy a weekend in the mountai

Skiing with little ones can be both thrilling and slightly nerve-racking. There’s nothing quite like seeing your children gain confidence on the snow, but it also comes with that natural parental instinct to keep them safe. Before every ski trip, we make sure to talk to our boys about mountain safety. It’s not a long or serious chat, just a simple reminder that being safe helps everyone have more fun. The key is keeping it light and memorable. When the lessons make sense to t

You think you’ve found a bargain ski holiday, only to discover you’re going to have to pay hundreds, if not thousands, more once you factor in all the extras. Things like airport transfers, hold luggage, ski passes, equipment hire, and even food in resort can all add up fast. But don’t worry, there are ways to keep costs under control without sacrificing the fun. Airport Transfers Transfers can be a big hidden expense. Coach companies like Ben’s Bus are great for low-cost tr

When you’re planning a family ski trip, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the gear out there. Kids grow so quickly, and ski clothing isn’t exactly cheap. Do they need multiple pairs of thermals? Should you double up socks? What about fancy accessories? We’ve been through it with our two boys, and here’s what we’ve learnt about what your kids actually need to wear on the slopes, and what you can skip. Start with the right base: thermals Thermals are your best friend on a ski

Last ski season we decided to try something that sounded a little bit ridiculous: skiing abroad in just one day. Yep, no cosy chalet, no week-long holiday, no suitcase full of salopettes and thermals. Just one day. One flight out, one small backpack, and home in time to kiss the boys good night. This isn't a new concept, there's an 'Extreme Day Trip' Facebook group with 335k members. We’d heard of other people doing it but hadn't seen anyone do a ski EDT and I couldn’t decide

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the price of a mountain coffee in the Alps or queued half an hour for a chairlift, let us introduce you to a resort that we come back to again and again: Serre Chevalier . This is where the French go skiing, yet hardly any Brits seem to know about it. Over Christmas 2024 we spent another week skiing here, and it still feels like the France we always hope to ski - affordable, charming, and fantastic skiing. Here’s why Serre Chevalier should b

(Hint: Quiet slopes, amazing food, and your money goes so much further here) If you’ve ever queued half an hour for a lift in the Alps or paid €20 for a sad plate of chips, let us introduce you to your new favourite ski spot: Baqueira Beret in the Spanish Pyrenees. Think wide-open pistes, actual tapas on the mountain, and hardly any queues, even during the school holidays. In April 2025, we spent an unforgettable week here and honestly we can’t believe more people aren’t sho