Is it possible to have a holiday today without a laptop, i-pod, smart phone, games console, TV or any other modern electronic device. To be out of contact with the outside world. Do we even want to be?

It was a good piece of advice as I am now sitting down to write a book. 75,000 words are required by October 1st.

It is July 1st and I'm setting off to Les 2 Alpes in France to go glacier skiing. Am I mad?

I am on a boys trip with my 11-year old son, Max, and we have moved round from Saas-Fee to Zermatt. My favourite resort!

I am off on a trip ith my 11-year old son, Max. First stop Saas-Fee.

I'm coming to the end of my swift tour of a few resorts in Colorado. I was a bit apprehensive about crossing the Atlantic and skiing American-style when my favourite playground, The Alps, is just a short hop away from the UK.