After todays weather in parts of the UK here's our Ski & Snow update .......

Picture this: your standing atop a majestic mountain, surrounded by sweeping views of snow-blanketed valleys, ready to launch into a thrilling descent down powdery slopes. Winter sports holidays aren't just trips - they’re transformative experiences that blend luxury, adventure, and the allure of the season

INGHAMS - Accommodation Types:

Chalets: Catered ski chalets are the ideal option if you are busy, on the go skiers. With our staff on hand for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner as well as providing insider knowledge of where to ski, dine out or enjoy some après.

Hotels: Ideal when you want to kick of your boots and relax at the end of day by enjoying local on-site dining, the use of a pool or perhaps a cosy fire-lit bar.

Apartments: The perfect option if you enjoy that home away from home feel, with fully equipped kitchens you can cook your favourite meals. Always well designed and often linked to local hotels or spas for use of their facilities if they don't already have their own on site.

Resort Highlights:

Balkan Holidays

Bulgaria is a great choice for a skiing and snowboarding holiday. The skiing is varied, the facilities are first class, the après ski is lively. Everything is such great value for money, from your price of your holiday to the ski services and the local prices.

Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Local Beer: Under £1

Three Course Meal - £10

Bansko - The largest and most lively ski resort in the Balkans

Borovets - A lovely cosy resort just an hour from the airport

Pamporovo - A natural heaven, deep in the mountains

Family Favourite Resorts:

In the best ski resorts for families your children will be active, they’ll learn a new sport, they’ll make friends in ski school or nursery, and they’ll develop a love for the great outdoors.

Meanwhile, Mum and Dad can enjoy time together, exploring the ski slopes, mountain restaurants or maybe even one or two romantic visits to the spa! And at the end of the day, there’s a whole range of après ski activities the whole family can enjoy together, such as tobogganing, ice skating, and even husky safaris.

Levi, Lapland

• Gentle ski slopes with an excellent ski school

• Great for non-ski family activities

• The home of Santa Claus

• Free for guests of the Levi Hotel Spa, the Spa Water World in Levi has 17 indoor and outdoor pools with mood lighting, sound effects and water slides in addition to an amazing range of wellness facilities and an 8-lane bowling alley. Ideal après ski entertainment for the whole family

Avoriaz, France

• Small, family friendly, purpose built ski resort

• Excellent quality lessons with ESF ski school

• Extensive Portes du Soleil ski area

• Don’t forget your swimming costumes! On a whiteout day, families head to the fun-filled Aquariaz indoor swimming pool. With water slides, saunas, whirlpools, and more this non-ski attraction keeps everyone active and happy.

Saas-Fee, Switzerland

• Snow sure, high altitude resort

• Chocolate-box village and beautiful scenery

• Family-friendly ski 'Funpark'

• Saas Fee provides great value, and sometimes free, lift pass offers for children – the family will have an incredible time skiing together. You might also enjoy the family-friendly Saas Fee Funpark. Full of gentle bumps, tunnels, arches, and woodland runs, this is great way to spend time skiing together. Don’t forget to high-five the big pillow on your way out!

Groups:

Decide who’s going: Sort out how many people are in your group then you can pick the best time to go and the right resort and accommodation to suit everyone.

• Agree a budget: The cost of a ski holiday can really vary. Agree how much you each want to spend, and stick to that budget.

• Book early: It can take a while to organise a big group, so start early to get the best range of accommodation and dates to choose from.

• Book your ski essentials before you go: Book your lift passes, equipment hire and ski school in advance, so that it’s all ready when you arrive. If you book through us, we’ll get in touch with each person in the group to sort all the essentials they need.

Snowboarding:

Best for beginner boarders:

• Obergurgl, Austria

• La Toussuire, France

• Passo Tonale, Italy

Gentle slopes and great board schools for learning the ropes. Kids can usually snowboard from 8 or 10 years old.

Best for experienced boarders:

• Ischgl, Austria

• Tignes, France

• Whistler, Canada

CRYSTAL SKI HOLIDAYS:

Slope Starters:

Thinking about trying skiing or snowboarding for the first time? Join other beginners for Slope Starters and get everything wrapped up in one easy-peasy package.