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Choosing your next ski destination
With the ski season almost at an end, many will be considering where to go for next years adventure on the slopes. Whether theyíre looking for a family holiday to a ski resort or an excursion to take on some of the most extreme slopes known to man, there are plenty of destinations around the world to choose from.

But where to go for your next adventure in the snow?
Whether youíre looking to take it easy and relax in a traditional log cabin or spend your time on the slopes, there are an abundance of destinations worldwide to choose from for your winter holidays, travelsupermarket.com offers a short guide to selecting your next European ski destination.

Described by travelsupermarket.com as a gateway to the many ski resorts, Geneva is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders, providing an ideal stopover on the way to the alpine ski resorts of the Swiss Alps. Indeed, Geneva flights are available from most UK airports, providing easier access to a historic city that is popular amongst ski enthusiasts, providing easy access to the resorts of the Alps, which offer slopes to suit all ability levels.

However, there are a wide variety of resorts in countries that have enjoyed recent increases in tourist numbers, and many of these can provide the opportunity to enjoy the slopes in some lesser known resorts in Europe.

The countries of Eastern Europe are becoming more popular as ski destinations, particularly over the past decade, and countries like Croatia, Bulgaria and Slovenia are destinations that have enjoyed an increase in tourism in that time, thanks largely to their beautiful landscapes, a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and improved performances at the Winter Olympic games.

The geography of Croatia includes vast mountain ranges and an abundance of national parks - including the Plitvice Lakes National Park, which is home to rugged scenery, waterfalls and a number of turquoise-coloured lakes. Croatia holidays are becoming more popular for hikers, mountain bikers during the Mediterranean summers, as well as ski enthusiasts during the winter months - giving them the opportunity too.

If you are considering staying within the Balkan region, Bulgaria is a country of beautiful landscapes and rich cultural history. Bulgaria holidays are a favourite for those looking to explore the history of the country - including monasteries and museums - and also plays host to a wide range of ski resorts, including Bansko and Pamporovo, which are becoming more popular with ski enthusiasts.

When selecting where to go for your next ski trip, consider visiting a destination you haven't skiied before, you never know, you could end up finding a little gem of a resort that you'll want to visit again and again.