Tag Archives: verbier
The 40-something ski bum: blog 20
Verbier goes a touch surreal as Ozzy Osbourne, a burlesque performer and other characters take to the slopes. Continue reading
Ultratravel directory: what’s new in the world of luxury travel
The little black book of luxury travel, featuring Caribbean villas, Brazilian eco lodges, and New Forest retreats. Continue reading
Practical guide to planning a motorhome holiday
Kate McCann advises on how to plan a holiday in a motorhome and how to avoid the build-up of cabin fever. Continue reading
Ski helmet debate: ‘a woolly hat wouldn’t have saved me’
Boris Johnson believes a woolly hat provides protection on the slopes. Gabriella Le Breton disagrees. Continue reading
The 40-something ski bum: blog 16
Meet Philippe May, a speed skier who has reached the truly terrifying velocity of 250 kilometres per hour. Continue reading
The 40-something ski bum: blog 15
Indulging in a slice of cake after a strenuous run is one of the great pleasures of skiing, says James Bedding. Continue reading
The 40-something ski bum: blog 13
Is it the mountain views? The crisp Alpine air? Whatever it is, hearts keep melting on the slopes of Verbier of late. Continue reading
The 40-something ski bum: blog 11
James Bedding makes two discoveries: how to do Verbier on budget – and how to ski a little less like a toy robot. Continue reading