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Just got back from a fantastic week at Borovets (9th - 16th Feb. 2008). I've been skiing since the early 1980s had a short break when the kids were born and returned to it 3 seasons ago, taking my young son with me. I didn't quite know what to expect from Borovets having read so many varying reports. I was pleasantly surprised and find it difficult to relate to some of the negative reviews that appear. We stayed ay the Samokov. Excellent facilities, food very good and plenty of it,…

Having been told to "go skiing or something" because my wife's holiday did not coincide with mine or that of my son, we returned to Bormio this half term. We flew out Monday, skied three days and flew back on Friday. Fabulous. Great weather, superb conditions under the skis, quiet runs and no queues (unless you were at Bormio 2000 when lessons started). Reading about busy resorts elsewhere makes me wonder why people insist on going to the "honey pot" resorts. We…

A quiet resort with well cared for pistes. Tremendous views of Monte Bianco, Grand Jorasses and from the highest point, the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino). The journey to La Rossiere is wonderful with great pistes through a sort of no-mans land and sensational views - go early as the Rossiere pistes deteriorate in the sun by mid day. Best pistes are in La Thuile - the snow stays in good condition all day. Be sure to visit the Berthod restaurant on red 28, a superb Himalayan style sanctuary…