Weather patterns across Europe this year led to heatwaves in some countries, and floods in England. But October's snow in Austria and the Pyrenees brought welcome hope to Andorra that 2008 could return as a normal ski season after a poor 2007.

European, US and Canadian ski resorts have had a great season, and there's time still to get in a ski holiday - if you're quick!

European ski resorts bounced back this year after a disastrous 2006/7 - helped by excellent snow falls from December to the close of the ski season mid April. Austria's best known ski resort Innsbruck is getting ready for 2008/9.

A concise history of the famous Alps resort from the discovery in the 1930s until today.

Looking at the best three destinations for learner skiers to visit.

The small independendent country of Andorra has impressively built her reputation over the last twenty years as a country with quality ski resorts, and has been successful to the extent that a country with a population of 70,000 has attracted ten million tourists a year.

Providing a brief outline and some tips of things to consider before planning a ski trip abroad with your family for the first time.

Thinking about a ski holiday now winter is nearly upon us? Whether you're based in North America or Europe, Revelstoke in Canada's British Columbia could prove to be a great ski holiday destination.

Describing what to look for in insurance and why it is important to purchase insurance.

This true story is a humorous guide of what not to do when hiring a ski chalet.