23/08/2026
❄️⛷️ Think beyond the usual ski resorts!
Looking for a family ski escape that won’t break the bank? This week, I’m looking at Georgia and Latvia — two less obvious destinations offering skiing, winter fun and plenty of character.
🇬🇪 GEORGIA – BAKURIANI
✈️ Flights: Fly to Tbilisi, with onward transfer to Bakuriani. Flights from the UK can be significantly better value than many traditional European ski destinations.
🌲 Set in a scenic valley surrounded by pine forests on the slopes of the Lesser Caucasus, **Bakuriani** is a historic resort with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
⛷️ Perfect for: Families, beginners and leisure skiers.
✨ Think gentle tree-lined pistes, ice skating, tobogganing and winter activities beyond skiing. And when you fancy a change of scenery, the spa town of **Borjomi** is close by.
🇱🇻 LATVIA – ŽAGARKALNS
✈️ Flights: Fly to Riga, then it's an easy onward journey to Cēsis and Žagarkalns.
🏔️ Nestled in beautiful Gauja National Park, Žagarkalns offers well-maintained slopes through picturesque river-valley scenery.
⛷️ Perfect for: Beginners, snowboarders and families looking for something different.
🏰 Combine your time on the slopes with exploring historic **Cēsis**, including its atmospheric medieval castle.
Two destinations. Fewer crowds. Winter adventure without the traditional ski-resort price tag.
And sometimes the best family ski holiday is the one nobody else has thought of yet… 😉❄️
Why not combine a few days skiing with a city break - message me and lets chat.