France Austria and Switzerland can be ideal destinations for a skiing holiday, and it can make for a completely different kind of vacations, especially if you’re used to beach holidays year after year.

There can still be sunshine on a skiing trip, so you may still require some sun cream, but the rest of the weather is a completely different and so too is the atmosphere. A skiing holiday is not for those looking to relax, and it’s a chance to test your balance as you opt to take on snowboarding or skiing.

There will be instructors there to help you and its all about having fun with your fellow holidaymakers. The rest of the holiday can include delicious meals, evening entertainment and even clubs and bars, much like other holidays, but when you’re out there on the snow in the day on top of the mountains it’s a completely different experience.

Skiing trips are not for everyone but they’re definitely worth a try, and if you’re not bothered about gaining a tan and relaxing on a beach, then this could be the right type o holiday for you.