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Manchester Airport unveils new PremiAir terminal

Ski4Cancer and Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle helps to raise money for Ski4Cancer

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Pic du Midi: Walking in the clouds on the Pontoon in the Sky

La MOngie

In pictures: Saint-Lary, La Mongie and Cauterets in the French Pyrenees

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La Clusaz: Spring skiing on a budget

It’s 4.30pm and the main La Merle slope above La Clusaz is bathed in sunlight. And there’s still half-an-hour’s skiing left in the day. More if you can get the last lift before 5pm. This is spring skiing at its best – sunglasses and T-shirt weather. La Clusaz is just […]

Pontoon in the Sky

Pic du Midi: Walking in the clouds on the Pontoon in the Sky

The Pontoon in the Sky is the latest attraction at the Pic du Midi in the French Pyrenees. Anyone who has been to the Step into the Void – the glass box high above Chamonix – at The Aiguille du Midi will know the drill. Whereas you are indoors and wearing […]

La MOngie

In pictures: Saint-Lary, La Mongie and Cauterets in the French Pyrenees

The French Pyrenees have reported excellent snow conditions this season so we went to try them out. Our road trip took us to Saint-Lary, La Mongie – which is also the entry point for the Pic du Midi observation point and the new Sky Walk attraction – and Cauterets where we […]

The Vendee: Beaches, bikes and blue skies in west France

Pedal power is big business in the Vendee. The region in mid-west France will become the focus of the cycling world in July when it hosts Le Grand Depart – the start of the Tour de France. For the amateur enthusiast or total novice, the family-friendly flat landscape has been […]

Le Signe du Triomphe at Puy du Fou

Puy du Fou: ‘The best theme park you have never heard of’

Puy du Fou is the best theme park in the world you have never heard of. The second most popular visitor attraction in France – after Disneyland Paris, of course – and voted the best park in the world at international awards. No slightly past-their-best roller-coasters at this theme park; […]

 

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Manchester Airport unveils new PremiAir terminal

Manchester Airport has unveiled its new PremiAir terminal, which is now open and welcoming passengers travelling with 23 airlines. PremiAir is designed for passengers who are looking to add an extra level of convenience, comfort and style to their airport experience. The facility, which is separate from the main terminals on […]

Ski4Cancer and Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle helps to raise money for Ski4Cancer

Eddie the Eagle is returning to SkiWeekends in two destinations during January to spend time with guests with £25 per person from each booking donated to the charity Ski4Cancer. SkiWeekends is hosting Edwards during January in two of its chalets – Monique in Courchevel and the new Violetta in Avoriaz. Guests […]

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Arc 1950 launches Activity Wednesdays for summer season

Arc 1950, the village resort in the French Alps, launches its summer season with a series of Activity Wednesdays running throughout the summer high season. The village opens on July 7 with the first Activity Wednesday taking place four days later. Focusing on a different theme every week, visitors to the […]

VLM plane

VLM launches two new services to Belgium from Manchester Airport

Belgian airline VLM is launching services from Manchester to Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges from October 2018. The airline will serve Antwerp twice daily Monday to Friday, with daily flights over the weekend, while the Ostend-Bruges service will operate once a day. It is the first time that Manchester will have a […]

Arc 1950

Get set for spring skiing in Arc 1950

Spring brings warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine, making skiing conditions ideal for a magical end to the season. Arc 1950 Le Village is a car-free, family-friendly resort where everything is planned to ensure that guests of all ages can make the most of their holiday. Different services including a crèche, ski lessons for all […]

 

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Ski4Cancer and Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle helps to raise money for Ski4Cancer

Arc 1950

Get set for spring skiing in Arc 1950

La MOngie

In pictures: Saint-Lary, La Mongie and Cauterets in the French Pyrenees

 

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Ski4Cancer and Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle helps to raise money for Ski4Cancer

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    La Clusaz: Spring skiing on a budget

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    Arc 1950 launches Activity Wednesdays for summer season

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Primera Air

Primera Air launches flights from Manchester to Malaga

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    Blue Air launches Liverpool to Palma service

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    Blue Air releases summer 2018 schedule from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

 

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La Clusaz: Spring skiing on a budget

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Sestriere

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Soldeu, Andorra: Follow in the tracks of Olympians

 

Le Grand Barnand

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  • Manchester Airport unveils new PremiAir terminal
  • Eddie the Eagle helps to raise money for Ski4Cancer
  • La Clusaz: Spring skiing on a budget
  • Arc 1950 launches Activity Wednesdays for summer season
  • VLM launches two new services to Belgium from Manchester Airport
  • Pic du Midi: Walking in the clouds on the Pontoon in the Sky
  • Get set for spring skiing in Arc 1950
  • In pictures: Saint-Lary, La Mongie and Cauterets in the French Pyrenees
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  • Primera Air launches flights from Manchester to Malaga

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