All grades are well catered for, from the beginner right through to the mogul basher, with slopes designed to enrage the professional and placate the amateur.

In the country that invented the ski school, you'll find the standard of tuition uniformly high with most instructors having a good command of the English language.

The quality of hotels and chalets in every category is also consistently high. In most Austrian resorts, you'll enjoy lively apres-ski, with plenty of cosy bars and discos within easy access - there are also lots of excellent restaurants serving delicious regional and national cuisine.

A great choice for families, Austria boasts an undeniable charm. With its traditional Alpine villages and characteristically warm welcome, its not surprising so many people return here year after year!