A few weeks ago skiing daredevils from all over Europe took to the slopes in Verbier to take part in the Speed Skiing World Championships. Onlookers were left high and dry as the 156 mph speed record, set by French skier Simone Origone, failed to be broken by anybody taking …

While you can ski in Scotland, Bulgaria and even Kazakhstan, if you’re looking for a ski holiday in a destination with a bit more Je ne sais quoi, then the only place to visit is the European Alps – pointedly Courchevel 1850, the majority of Switzerland and Austria. These swanky ski hot spots are …

Prince Harry has taken to the slopes of Verbier this week along with current girlfriend Cressida Bonas. The couple have been spotted smooching on the slopes and enjoying the local bars and restaurants. The loved-up-couple have been seen in various locations around the resort, though apparently the Prince went unnoticed by …

Vanessa-Mae, a classical violinist, is training to compete at the Sochi Olympics 2014. The musician turned athlete aims to compete in at least five international qualifiers for the giant slalom, with hopes of competing in the slalom at the Winter Olympics. Vanessa-Mae is a British citizen but holds a Thai …

Johan Clarey has become the first person to ever break the 100 mph speed barrier during a World Cup race. The French skier, aged 32, broke the barrier during the Wengen downhill race in Switzerland. Clarey hit a top speed of 100.6 mph, but failed to finish first, coming in …

Heston Blumenthal has made his way to Verbier to help out in the kitchen of the newly open restaurant, La Vache. Blumenthal isn’t the only famous face involved in this new culinary venture though, the restaurant is owned by Verbier regulars James Blunt, Carl Fogarty and Lawrence Dallaglio. La Vache is not …

Thinking of going skiing for the first time? Here’s a few pieces of advice from our ski experts here at Supertravel Ski to help you get the most from your skiing holiday. Fit for skiing… A few trips to the gym or starting to ride your bike to work instead of getting …

When we aren’t busy thinking of skiing, food and wine are next on our minds. No ski holiday is complete without a well-deserved slap-up feast after a busy day on the mountain, and we like ours to be four courses long with hand-picked wines to match. In fact, 10 days …

Sand or slopes? Ocean waves or back country powder? Après ski or Après sun? The seaside and the mountainside are two of the world’s favourite holiday playgrounds, but which is best? We all love a trip to the coast, where we can either soak up the sun and take a cooling dip …

Whether you need some inspiration on where to catch the end of this year’s ski season, or some ideas for starting to plan next year’s trips, this top ten from the National Geographic is a great place to start. As one of the world’s most trusted travel publishers, National Geographic …