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January 29, 2013
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Traveling in Style with the Class B Motorhome

People thinking of taking up RVing or camping might consider purchasing a motorhome. Those who wish to vacation or camp in style may consider getting a class B motorhome. It’s a much more affordable, practical form of RV and serves to take you to your vacation destination in as much comfort as possible. The following is a look at what at Class B motorhomes and some of the many benefits and amenities you can expect if you decide to roll with one on your next vacation.

What are Class B Motorhomes?

A motorhome with a Class B status is a small van, luxury van, or “conversion van” that has been designed to include extra amenities that enhance the camping or RV experience. They are designed to simulate your home life on the road without sacrificing comfort for mobility. These amenities can be used to provide sleeping quarters, an area to cook, or even a place to provide entertainment for guests.

Some luxury amenities that you might find in this type of motorhome include:

Small kitchenettes
Multiple beds
Extra shelf space
Bathrooms
Entertainment centers that include TVs, video games, and more

What Are the Sleeping Quarters Like?

While other styles of motorhomes have large, luxury master bedrooms, most Class B motorhomes have small, narrow sleeping quarters that can accommodate up to four people. Efficiently designed quarters are to maximize the amount of space inside your motorhome. Beds can be made out of a number of amenities in the motorhome. Tables can be transformed into beds or a couch can be pulled out to make a bed.

The Gas Saving Feature of a Class B Motorhome

The smaller size of this type of motorhome makes it a great gas saving vehicle. Most Class B motorhomes have great gas mileage conversion and allow people to save on gas without having to compromise luxury or comfort.

The Ability to Park the Motorhome in Any Garage

One of the biggest drawbacks of using a motorhome for RVing or camping is the need to find parking spaces and garages that accommodate the large vehicle. The small size of a Class B motorhome allows you to park these vehicles in regular garages and parking spaces.

There is no need to have to go in search of extra-large parking spots in parking lots. There is also no need to build a new garage onto a house to accommodate the motorhome. Just pull it into your regular garage.

The Class B motorhome is a great choice for young families and couples or people who are just starting out with RV vacations. In addition, the numerous amenities and small size make it a great way to travel in style while also having fun on vacation.

January 25, 2013
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How to Pack Light and Still Look Gorgeous

Whether you are wandering the streets of New York, Paris or Tokyo, you will want to look your best while on holiday. How do you do that without dragging your entire wardrobe with you, though?

Believe it or not, there are ways you can look chic and stylish while travelling with minimal luggage. All it takes is a little planning and a lot of creativity. Traveling light is not only practical, but leaves more time for other things such as making new friends! Use MyZamana.com to make new friends and stay in touch with old ones during your trip!

Every Item Should Be Versatile

One of the major rules for packing light and looking great is to invest in a few essentials that can be worn in multiple ways so that you don’t have to carry around so much. For example, a simple knee-length cotton dress in a neutral color, such as black or cream, can be worn with sandals and a broad-brimmed hat for sightseeing. Then, it can be made glamourous with the right jewelry, lipstick and heels.

That dress should be made of a wrinkle-free material like silk or cotton with a hint of lycra so that you will not have to worry about finding an iron when you want to wear it. Those early maternity clothes you had will work after you’ve gained a few pounds.

When it comes to your shorts, pants and shirts, each top should complement a pair of bottoms. It sometimes helps to choose a color scheme. If you are bringing a top that only works with one pair of pants, this is not very practical for packing light and you won’t wear it enough to justify it.

Make sure that every item of clothing you bring can be used in several ways, is of good quality and fits you well. There is no point bringing extra clothes if they don’t fit you or you don’t feel comfortable in them. They will simply take up space in your luggage.

Simple Clothes, Vibrant Accessories

Another trick for packing light is to keep your clothes simple and elegant. Then, flaunt your unique style with your accessories. A scarf or a necklace takes up less room in your luggage than another pair of pants or dress. You can wear the same clothes with a range of different accessories to create different looks.

Don’t be afraid to buy accessories from wherever you are travelling as well. Gorgeous silk scarves in Southeast Asia, handmade bracelets in South America and shell jewelry in New Zealand can be used to give that little black dress or plain white T-shirt a unique spin. They also make great mementos to remember your trip by!

If you are visiting a fashion-forward city such as Milan, Paris or New York, you will want to do some shopping while you are there. Leave room in your suitcase so you can bring plenty of things home.

Stay Natural

When it comes to hair and makeup, your look should be pretty but low-maintenance. Before you leave, have your hair stylist cut your hair so that you like the way it looks when it dries naturally. A hair-dryer is a heavy thing to carry around and it might not match the voltage in the foreign plugs, so work with your hair’s natural texture.

As for makeup, you don’t need to carry your entire collection of compacts and lipsticks with you. Choose your best foundation, blush, mascara, lip gloss and eye shadow and leave everything else at home. It’s nice to have different shades to choose from, but if you bring the right basics you should be able to create a great look while you are travelling.

Many things go into planning a holiday: picking out the right flights to New York or wherever your destination, booking hotels, etc. Keeping these things in mind will at least help you look great during your trip without dragging heavy luggage behind you.

About the Author: Sarah Rogers is a Manchester-based fashion and travel blogger. She loves giving her audience information on flights and advice on how to plan chic getaways.

January 23, 2013
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5 Places to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Chicago

Chicago is not just known for the deep-dish pizzas and hot dogs. In fact, there are quite a few dishes in Chicago that every traveler should indulge in, and at least one of those dishes should be something sweet. There are tons of desserteries, bakeries, chocolatiers and ice cream parlors in this city that are hard to resist.

Molly’s Cupcakes is one of the most well known bakery to satisfy your sugar cravings. This cupcake shop in Lincoln Park makes even the most gourmet and refined palates hungry for more and can leave you craving another red velvet cupcake with cream cheese icing for weeks. One thing that makes them so desirable, other than the divine tastes, is that they’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. ON the weekends, they’re open from 8am to 12am, leaving very few hours a day without the chance to get a cavity. But don’t worry, you can always stock up for the 8 hours a day they aren’t open and hold your stash holds you over until the next morning. They have a wide variety of flavors, including center-filled flavors, and they’re convenient to many other great things to do in Chicago like the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Apollo Theatre, Lincoln Park Conservatory and Lincoln Hall, so you have an excuse to head over any time of day.

Sweet Mandy B’s is another Lincoln Park treasure that specializes in more than just cupcakes. They do serve award-winning cupcakes though, along with their cakes, pies, pastries and what many people call “the best cookies I’ve ever had in my life.” The prices are just right, you can go in and get something for under $2, and the service is always friendly. If you’re having a hard time choosing between these two places, this is the one to go for cookies and pies, but it’s a tough call when the cupcakes enter the mix.

Eli’s Cheesecake World is a little farther inland, so if you want to stay near all the attractions Downtown, you’ll have plenty of other options, but you’re surely missing out on this little gem. You can get cheesecake by the slice, or by the whole pie, nobody would blame you for springing for extra on these delicious wonders. If you don’t want to head all the way out here, you can catch them every year at Taste of Chicago, or order online.

Vanille Patisserie is a little more gourmet, and serves authentic French pastries of all kinds. From the flakey croissants to the macaroons, many people make this a destination when they come to Chicago. Actually, most people make is a destination specifically for the macaroons, which have been called the best (in both quality and wide selection) in the city.

Margie’s Candies is one of the dessert shops that understands that most desserts should be enjoyed with ice cream. For good, old fashioned banana splits, hot fudge or a delicious Grandpa’s turtle sundae, this is your spot. The ice cream is homemade and fresh, and it’s almost like you can taste the loving family tradition Of course, they also have homemade candy, which you can get and take home with you after eating tons of ice cream while you’re here. That’s the best way to do it.

There’s clearly no lack of delicious food in the Windy City, and walking around, sightseeing in Chicago surely works up an appetite. To be honest, it doesn’t matter where you are staying in Chicago, you will always find a hole in the wall bakery on your next adventure. There’s no better way to end a day, or start one, than with a delicious cupcake, pie or ice cream sundae!

This article was written by Lizz Riggs, editor of ChicagoTraveler.com.

January 21, 2013
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Making Yourself Beautiful in London

London is one of the world’s greatest cities to see and be seen, and image can mean a lot in a place that is so cosmopolitan. Spending long periods of time backpacking is not generally conducive to taking good care of your body, and you might feel a little bit out of place among the well-dressed and beautiful in Soho and other elite areas. Here are five tips for looking your best in the Smoke:

1. Shopping

London is a shopaholic’s paradise, and there are endless opportunities for clothes and accessories for any budget. If you’re splurging, check out Oxford Street, Harrods, or TopShop. If you’re on a tighter financial leash, you can find great deals on trendy clothes in the Dover Street Market or Camden market. Wherever you look, you will find fashionable choices that can revitalize your look. If you’re in the market for something more intimate, Agent Provocateur has some of the best lingerie in London.

2. Salons

Manicures, pedicures, hair styles, and any other treatments you want are easy to come by. London is home to some of the top names in the makeover industry, and with a little luck you can get an appointment with celebrity hairstylists like Nicky Clarke or Stuart Philips. If the luxury treatment is outside of your budget, you can find endless more affordable options all around.

3. Spas

Nothing is more radiant than a happy woman, and few things make many women as happy as a quality spa treatment. Spend some time in the sauna, get a facial, do aromatherapy, and relax. Massage London of any style is a great way to clear your muscles of tension and your mind of stress. It’s possible to get great spa deals on combined packages through discount websites that offer high-savings vouchers. This is the perfect way to make your money go further, whether you’re treating yourself or coming up with a gift for someone else.

4. Tanning

England isn’t exactly known for its sunshine, but that doesn’t have to stop you from maintaining a healthy tan. Salons are available all around the city to help you keep looking your best even in the dreariest of London seasons.

5. Tattoos and piercings

A more extreme option than some may wish to engage in, but beautiful to many. British tattoo artists like Nigel Kurt and Valarie Vargas are some of the most famous in the world, and artistic body modification of your own design is essentially the most unique method of decoration possible. Tattoos are deeply significant to many people, and can be a defining part of your style as long as they are not generic or tasteless. Bring home a souvenir!

However you choose to work on your image, it isn’t hard to find ways to make yourself beautiful in London. There are always new options to explore!

January 20, 2013
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4 Best Places to Shop in Singapore

Shopping in Singapore varies greatly on what you want to find. And since the national pastime of Singaporeans seem to be shopping, there are a cluster of places where you can go to when you want to shop for pieces.

Haji Lane
For example, vintage lovers need not go any further than Haji Lane. Haji Lane houses rows upon rows of boutiques where you can find the most adorable pieces with some patience. Haji Lane is near the Burgis MRT station in Kampong Glam.

Parco Marina Bay
Ladies, rejoice! The Parco Marina Bay will keep you busy for quite some time. Original designer pieces can be found there and for bargain prices too. Especially if you go during the sale season. The Parco Marina Bay is an 85,000 square feet complex so just getting around the whole thing should take quite some time.

Mustafa Center
Mustafa Center is the perfect place for the techies out there who plan on going to Singapore. It spans two complexes wide and houses everything from native necklaces to the newest gadgets. What you’re going to find is quite unpredictable, so make sure you bring some extra Singaporean dollars with you on your trip! Also unlike any other shopping areas in Singapore, the Mustafa area can be visited even during the wee hours of the night as it is open 24/7.

Ion Orchard
Lastly, there’s Ion Orchard, the mother of all monster malls in Asia. It showcases a very futuristic architecture and basically looks like a space ship. It has a total of eight retail floors and forty something residential floors. Fashion lovers, this is exclusively for you. The mall has over 300 designer stores and a couple of great dining places too!

Don’t forget to go to these places while Singapore is on its actual sale season. You’ll be spending a whole lot less and taking home a whole lot more than what you bargained for.

January 18, 2013
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Smart girls Guide to Flirting whilst travelling RTW

When single ladies leave their home turf, they can expect to attract a lot of attention from the local lads, but the tricky part can be attracting the right kind of attention. Whether you are Staying in a hotel in Berlin or a hostel in Bangkok, Here are some tips for a successful travel travelling romance.

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Appropriate Accommodations

One of the most obvious ways to get the “lay of the land” in a new location is to stay at a reputable, age-appropriate hostel or hotel that has cozy common areas where you can hang out to check out fellow travelers, get advice from other single ladies regarding the overall attitude of the local male population and find out if there any sketchy parts of town that you should avoid. Many of the upscale hostels & hotels offer travel desks where you can sign up for free walking or bicycle tours so you can enjoy the company of a group while you get to know the local dating environment.

Body Language

How you carry yourself is a big factor in attracting, or repelling, advances from potential love interests. A timid posture tends to invite womanizers and bullies whereas an overly regal bearing can dissuade even the most interested suitors from even approaching you. Therefore, you want to project an attitude of an easily approachable yet world-wise lady by “mirroring” the body language of gentlemen who attract your fancy (lingering eye contact, flirtatious smiles and head-to-toe sweeps) while gently rebuffing unwanted attention by folding your arms, moving out of their personal space and avoiding their direct gaze.

Breaking the Ice

Once you have identified a likely romantic candidate, you can test the waters by approaching them with a simple, non-committal request like “Will you take my picture? I really want to remember this moment.” This way you can have their undivided attention to determine their intent and decide if the attraction is mutual. If your target exhibits the proper interest, you can easily start a conversation about photographing local landmarks and such. With any luck at all, you’ll find your new friend eagerly invites you to team up and explore other interesting settings where he would like to take your picture.

Google is your Friend

Before taking off with your new buddy, you can playfully pull out your phone and suggest that you do a Google search on each other. The simple request can assure you that they are really who they say they are and not just saying what they think you want to hear. Since almost everyone has some kind of Internet presence these days, it’s a relatively simple task to confirm their story and allow them to learn a little more about you before letting them lead you out of your comfort zone. If they object to this playful interaction, you should probably reconsider their invitation.

Privacy

If you find yourself wanting to have some intimate time with a new friend, be very wary of accepting an invitation to their home as this can put you in a precarious position if they turnout not be as worthy as you assumed. If you have a single hotel room, you can invite them to join you there or if you’re in a dorm where intimacy would be tedious, suggest renting a private room at the hostel where you are staying so you can have the comfort of knowing if anything does go wrong, the staff will have your best interest at heart since you are their guest.

January 18, 2013
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The Must-See Rooftop Bars in NYC

Rooftop bars are a staple in the summers in New York City. When it starts to warm up, it’s time to climb to the top of some of the most popular New York City hotels and buildings for some delicious liquid libations in a glamorous setting. While more and more rooftop bars in NYC are opening for longer each year, and some are even open year round, the summer and during several of the most popular holidays are the best times to head up for a drink at one of these bars. Enjoy a fabulous view of the Hudson or city skyline, fireworks on the 4th of July or just fancy cocktails to really feel glamorous in NYC.

Perfect for a Girls Night Out

Upstairs at the Kimberly is a hoity-toity cocktail lounge that many New Yorkers flock to for a few post-work cocktails. Tourists are advised to indulge in the specialty drinks on the menu like “The Chrysler” and enjoy the views of The Chrysler building while you’re sipping them. This rooftop bar is open year round, but in the summer the retractable roof opens up for a cool breeze. Watch out while you’re here though, cocktails here are $16 a pop, so a sky-high bill can really sneak up on you before you know it!

Salon de Ning is a rooftop bar at Hotel Pennsylvania on 5th Avenue. After a long day of shopping, you can take the edge offer here and soak in the beautiful, panoramic views of Manhattan skyline.

Ava Lounge at The Dream Hotel has killer views of Times Square with an upscale and glamorous atmosphere that’s perfect for a girl’s night out. The drinks are pretty pricey, but there’s usually a coupon, Groupon or gift certificate floating around somewhere for this bar, so do a little investigating. And also keep an eye out for the cool art murals to see on the way up to the roof.
The Most Famous Rooftop Bars in NYC

230 Fifth is located in the Flatiron District and many people come for the weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, the view of the Chrysler and Empire State Building, and the beautiful rooftop garden.

Top of the Strand at The Strand Hotel is a rooftop bar in Chelsea that gets a lot of attention, so it gets very crowded. It’s definitely a place to see and be seen in NYC, so if you’re looking for a laid back and relaxing drink away from the hustle and bustle of NYC, you might want to go somewhere else on the weekends or after 5pm. Despite the crowds though, the atmosphere at the Top of the Strand is pretty glamorous and romantic, so it’s a great place for you and your sweetie to go for drinks before heading out for a romantic dinner.

The Rooftop Bar at Empire Hotel is about at trendy as it gets in NYC. Located on the Upper West Side, the drinks and food are pricey, and there’s nothing really special about this place other than the celebrity DJs that mix here until 4am during the summer. It’s a great place to go for a glamorous, celeb-spotting NYC experience after dinner. They have a strictly enforced dress-code, and it’s great for all the twenty-somethings looking for an all night escape in the Big Apple.

Press Lounge at the Kimpton Hotel has one of those views you’d come to NYC for specifically. IF you want a breath-taking view of Manhattan, this is definitely your best bet. The pricey drinks seem totally worth it as you’re soaking in these views.
Rooftop bars are popping up all over NYC, and they provide one of the best ways to see the city and mix with all the people that live here while you’re doing it. The prices that most of them charge, dress code that they expect and people you expect to be at them are often reminiscent of a club, despite the fact that they are bars, but sometimes that’s what being in New York City is all about!

This article was written by Lizz Riggs, editor of NYCTourist.com.

January 16, 2013
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Musical attractions from all over the world

From big, bold horns to heavy metal, the world of music is great place to reside during festival season. Proving that song is truly a universal language, there are musical attractions in every corner of the globe. Start logging extra hours now, or selling your old music on musicMagpie.com, so that you have enough cash to snag a ticket before they’re all sold out, because these are the festivals that you don’t want to miss.

Brazil carnival

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As far as outdoor events with live music, food and culture, Carnival in Rio is as big as it gets — literally. The annual festival held before Lent in Brazil is the largest carnival ever held, regularly attracting two million people each day. Highlighted by street parades of a production level that rivals any high-end stage show you’ve ever seen, Brazilian carnival is the perfect place to learn the samba, experience the artful work of carnival street bands (known as bandas) and frolic on the beach.

Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, UK. This musical event seems to have been ordained by the entertainment gods on several occasions. The very first installment of this annual performing arts event took place the day after Jimi Hendrix died in 1970. And in 2009, the passing of another musical legend, Michael Jackson, seemed to coincide with the festival, prompting tributes from a wide ranges of performers. The first Glastonbury festival was attended by 1,500 people, a number that has since ballooned to more than 135,000. Today, you’re likely to see acts from all genres of music, from U2 to Beyonce.

Lollapalooza. If you’re searching for a truly international musical festival, Lollapalooza fits the bill. The multi-genre festival is a traveling show that was initiated as a United States and Canadian tour of rock, rap and punk musicians in 1991. The show also incorporated other forms of art such as a modern circus sideshow and contemporary art. The tour took a hiatus from 1997 to 2003 but was then revived to be bigger and better. Now, instead of festival-goers traveling to North America from all over the world, Lollapalooza comes to them. It expanded to Santiago, Chile in 2010 and Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2011. And in 2013, Lollapalooza will play its first shows in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Closely tied to the Brazilian tradition of raucous merriment of carnival is Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Though Mardi Gras is celebrated the world over, in places like Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden, the modern version of this pre-Lent celebration on the Gulf Coast of the United States is unique because it is tinged by the cultural fusion of jazz, big band, Afro-caribbean and R&B music, making it a real treat for a music enthusiast.

Fuji Rock Festival at Naeba Ski Resort, Japan. You may not automatically associate rock music with Japanese culture, but this festival has pulled in more than 100,000 attendees at a time. Despite getting off to a rainy start during its first year, which was held at the base of Mount Fuji, the festival set the stage for a dramatic performance by the headlining group. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers put on a show in which frontman Anthony Kiedis played with a broken arm. The story became the stuff of rock legend, and the Fuji Rock Festival, though since moved to Niigata Prefecture, has soldiered on for 15 years.

January 11, 2013
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Moving to Australia: Dealing with Visas, Money, and Work

Australia has a romantic appeal to a lot of international travelers. The land down under is modern and highly developed, offering high culture and rich living in the cities. It also offers endless opportunities for adventure and exploration along Australia’s coastline and interior. But moving to Australia for an extended period of time can bring logistical and legal difficulties, although companies like The Moving Box Company can really alleviate a lot of difficulties.

The first hurdle is acquiring the appropriate visa. While Australia has a reputation for being exclusive in its immigration policy, getting a Working Holiday or Work and Holiday visa is not too difficult (as long as you don’t get the names of these two separate programs confused—you can get one or the other depending on your country of origin). These offer people between 18 and 31 up to a year in the country, working for a maximum of six months for each employer and studying for a maximum of four months. Applications can be filled out online and cost $365. That may sound like a lot, but a dollar a day keeps the immigration officials away.

The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship, which offers these visas, can also provide advice on finding employment, navigating the legality of different options, and understanding your rights as an employee. Many visitors to Australia find work in the hospitality industry, as teachers, nannies, and au pairs, or in agriculture. Job placement services are available (for a fee), or the usual advice for finding jobs through advertisements and personal contacts apply. Pay is generally good (though not always enough to make up for the high cost of living in most Australian cities), and you can either set up a bank account once you arrive or

On the subject of money, you may find it easy to set up a local account, or perhaps to transfer money abroad with an international or offshore account. This depends on your income, country of origin, what currency (or currencies) you want to be saving in, and other factor. With any international work, it can often be easier and more profitable to set up an offshore account. These generally allow you to have different currencies stored in different accounts in order to avoid exchange rate fluctuations that can seriously dampen your income, provide 24/7 online and phone support, and offer competitive interest rates. Banks such as LloydsTSB International can make a big difference if you want to maximize the profit that you end up taking home after living in Australia for a time.

If you plan to move to Australia permanently, you face significantly more hurdles. Obtaining citizenship is a lengthy process, requiring first securing a visa that permits you to stay in the country indefinitely (a feat in itself). You must reside in the country for four years without leaving the country for more than a year in that period, and not for three months in the last year. Alternatively, meet an attractive Australian and marry them—your path to citizenship will be made much easier.

Whatever you decide, you’ll find that living in Australia provides you with a great lifestyle. Once your visa and job are sorted out, you can enjoy the conveniences of a modern lifestyle, good pay, and the adventure of settling in a brand new country.

January 8, 2013
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The Female Solo Season

Skiing holidays are often recognised as fantastic group holidays for friends, families or couples to enjoy something different. However, that does not mean you should only consider going with others. Far from it, a very good time can be had on your own during the female solo season, particularly if others are not as keen as you.

It is not as simple as just grabbing your gear and going, however. Ski slopes don’t tend to be the safest areas so there are things you should take into account before you travel to that perfect ski resort you researched online.

Find likeminded people at your lodge or on tours

Especially during the female solo season you will be likely to be around other women in the same boat as you. A solo ski holiday can be a fantastic place to make new friends if your current ones don’t hold the same passion as you.

Go to social gatherings at your lodge or sign up to the tours they might be putting on to get to know other people who you can ski the slopes with. The slopes can be a treacherous place, so you will be better off with others; even if you didn’t know them before leaving

Rent a villa rather than hotel room

When you are skiing with a group, the standard lodge accommodation – which usually comes without a kitchen – is fine, as you will be after a different kind of experience. When you are on your own, however, you could do without the extra effort required to eat out every night.

By renting a villa or small apartment you should be kitted out with a kitchen which will help you to feel more at home and save money on your stay. Eating out can now be a pleasant option rather than a necessity.

Avoid off-piste skiing

This tip is important for when you are with a group but is even more vital when you are on your own in the female solo season. A good rule of thumb is to only ski where others will be going past you. Should an accident happen, you want to be where a patrol can find you quickly and easily and going off-piste will make it harder for you to be found. Stay where everyone else is skiing and you shouldn’t have any issues.

Take a lesson at the start

Before you leave for you destination or perhaps just after you arrive, it is worth booking a lesson. Even if it is not your first time on the slopes, a lesson might help you meet new people and give you an early grounding of the type of snow you’re dealing with and any quirks of the slopes.

You will get tips from the teacher and while there will be general ones useful for skiing anywhere some will be specific to the resort so it’s worth paying attention. If you’re a complete novice, hitting artificial ski slopes on home soil can help you learn a few of the basic skills so that you have less work to do once you arrive at your chosen resort.