Travel Guides Archive - Page 5 of 10

What Is Zermatt? The Car-Free Village Beneath the Matterhorn

A car-free village, three lift bases and some of the highest skiing in the Alps, explained before you plan.

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How the island’s best-known beaches differ in access, conditions and atmosphere, and the etiquette to follow.

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Kids’ ski school, free beginner lifts, gentle sectors, where to stay and practical family tips.

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How catered, staffed and self-catered chalets differ, what is usually included and what to ask before booking.

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Mountain lunches, Valais specialities, après-ski and fine dining, with booking and transport tips.

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Itineraries versus true off-piste, hiring a mountain guide, avalanche safety and the famous routes.

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Compare the harbor, St Jean, the western bays, the south coast and the east by atmosphere, beaches and driving.

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Choose between a connecting flight and a ferry from St Maarten, and plan luggage, timing and arrival.

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Its French status and Swedish past, how the island is laid out, and what a trip there involves.

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Where families should stay, calm water and cenotes for children, activities by age and practical tips.

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