book an april skiing holiday in the french alps
Tignes is one of the largest and best-known resorts in the French Alps, most famous for being one of Europe’s highest, and offering perhaps the best snow conditions and the most extensive skiing around. Situated at 2,100m, skiing in Tignes is an ideal base for intermediate and expert skiers, keen to make the most of the huge ski area, L'Espace Killy, that the resort shares with neighbouring Val d'Isere and enjoy the high altitude. Spread over five villages connected by a free bus, skiing in Tignes offers both modern convenience as well as a taste of traditional rural charm at the resort’s lower altitude.
There is no shortage of things to do with the family if the daytime weather turns un-cooperative, with indoor attractions including a bowling alley, two cinemas showing films in both French and English, and a video arcade. The Tignes Heritage Centre in Le Lac is home to a range of photographic exhibits and ancient artefacts, and there is a library in Lavachet.
With more than 70 restaurants visitors can enjoy a wide range of cuisine, from kebabs and pizza to Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and Italian, and there are gourmet restaurants for that special occasion, and a selection of eateries boasting spectacular views. Traditional Savoyard specialities can be ordered in cosy bistros, and washed down with regional French wines or a glass of the local liqueur, Genepi.
The resort also has more than 50 bars, pubs, clubs and discos. Many bars fill up at 4pm with people watching sports on huge TVs or playing pool. The scene is international, and plenty of places stay open till the early hours.
Vast and inviting Val Thorens is really four different resorts in one, each with its own distinctive personality, and named after its altitude. Val Thorens 1850 is the smartest and most expensive of the four, boasting a wonderful choice of some of the best hotels in the Alps.
Here you’ll also find the resort’s shops, from ski shops to shops selling beautiful clothes and jewellery, as well as local Savoyard products and food.
There are numerous restaurants and bars all within walking distance of the centre of the resort. The choice is extensive, from gourmet restaurants to pizzas and crepes. Look out also for restaurants serving traditional Savoyard fare. There is also a great choice of good French restaurants.
spend some time in ho chi minh city in april
An April holiday in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) introduces you to a city full of Asian character, where fine restaurants, smart hotels and chic bars line the sidewalks crammed with noodle stands, markets and shoeshine boys. The cacophonous mix of the buzzing of motorbikes and scooters and the cries of street vendors add to the sense of non-stop activity.
Although overshadowed by modern and Asiatic influences, a little of Ho Chi Minh City's French colonial charm still remains, evident in the graceful architecture, wide boulevards, and a sidewalk cafe society.
A must-visit for the family is Saigon Water Park, where the wave pool and numerous water rides will surely keep the kids occupied for hours.
indulge in the Marrakech shopping experience
The height of spring is also a good time to head to Marrakech, for a fascinating peek into the past of this hugely strategically important corner of North Africa.
Morocco’s largest souk will tempt you with offerings of jewellery, leather goods, spices and cosmetics, while you’ll find plenty of evidence of its 1,000-year history in many its red clay buildings which helped the city earn the pseudonym ‘the Red City’.
The city’s central square is crowded with snake charmers, fire-eaters, magicians and musicians, while the nearby Medina, or old city, is the site of Marrakech’s most prominent landmark, the Koutoubia Mosque, whose minaret reaches more than 200 feet into the sky. But even this is dwarfed by the nearby High Atlas Mountains, whose snow-capped peaks overlook the city.
attractions are plentiful in miami in april
Bright lights, the big city, fabulous beaches, and enough attractions to keep the whole family enthralled are the main ingredients for the perfect Miami holiday. The main question will be, how will you fit in all you want to do, when this is a city which very rarely pauses for breath?
Miami holidays deliver miles of beaches, zoos, wildlife parks, museums and exclusive neighbourhoods right to your doorstep. Ocean Drive and South Beach are Miami at its most exclusive, with stunning, palatial homes to get you dreaming.
The city is a favoured destination among Americans heading south for the sun, but spring is considered off-season, so bargains can be found around this time.
Shopping is, of course, a pastime of preference, but there is much to see and do culture-wise, including the Miami Science Museum, crammed with interactive exhibits to fire the imagination and a fine collection of rare natural exhibits.
If you’re looking to take an April break, we hope there’s something here to prompt you to ‘spring’ into action and book today.