This ski season, if you’re planning to take a ski trip, skip the long, annoying security checks at the airports and take the train instead.It’s no secret that air travel is less environmentally friendly than train travel. Eurostar train operators in Europe have decided to compete with airlines to transport travelers to The Alps.Eurostar is [...]
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Eco-Minded Skiers Take the Train
January 19th, 2010 
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No Comments »Chamonix, France – Holiday Property Rental
January 12th, 2010 admin If you appreciate the great outdoors, then be sure to head to Chamonix, which is in the Haute-Savoie region of France.This lovely alpine town and ski resort boasts a wealth of beautiful mountain scenery, fantastic skiing opportunities, sporting and leisure activities, as well as some great shops, restaurants and bars, nightlife and other tourist attractions.Chamonix, [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Aiguille Du Midi, Aiguille Du Midi Cable Car, Alpine Town, Beautiful Mountain, Chamonix France, Chamonix Valley, Cross Country Ski, Domaine De Balme, First Winter Olympics, France Holiday, French Alps, Holiday Property, Les Houches, Mer De Glace, Midi Cable Car, Mount Blanc, Mountain Scenery, Self Catering Accommodation, Ski Pistes, Winter Olympics No Comments »Got Spare Time? Take a Long Train Journey
January 8th, 2010 admin Whether it’s your daily commute or your annual holiday, we all take the train to travel. In the UK, trains are notoriously unpunctual, overcrowded and often smelly. Yet despite these factors, more and more passengers are taking to the rails.Train journeys are for relaxing. For staring out of the window into the countryside. For playing [...]
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