Switzerland is the original winter holiday destination. Yes, it is more expensive but you can DEFINITELY expect the price to equal your expectations of how the amenities, facilities and service should be. The swiss alps provides a beautiful backdrop while you ski. And yes, skiing in Switzerland is pretty awesome, as well.

Fine Travel tells us Where in Switzerland and Why?

• Gstaad - Surprisingly unpretentious, with extensive, pretty slopes
• St.Moritz - Luxury living - on and off the flatteringly easy slopes
• Verbier - Paradise for Nightlife-loving powder hounds with cash
• Zermatt - Magical in many respects - both on and off the slopes
• Davos - A big town surrounded by a great Alpine playground
• Interlaken - offers winter sport's fans access to some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps, with their base in a service-packed small city in a spectacular lakeside setting
• Mürren - Stupendous views, an epic run, and a chocolate-box village

You'd be glad to know that easyJet makes it easy and cheap to get there from the UK or Ireland.

However... before you book that winter skiing vacation, check out your chosen destination first. Make sure that they have not cancelled winter in that area and that there is snow. Seriously.

Booking already made? No problem. Bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the warmer weather by going hiking.