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This is definitely an activity for those who love hiking – it's not a complicated activity but it’ll still give you a great workout - you’ll be burning up to 600 calories an hour. It costs from €7 for half a day to hire snowshoes and walking poles and throw in an official guide, which we recommend,Ìýand you’ll be paying another €23.

Evolution 2

Montchavin, Bellentre 73210

Telephone: 0479078185

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The igloo village is open Wednesday to Saturday,ÌýDecember through to April. Bed, breakfast and dinner costs from 99 euro per adult for one night. 

Igloo Village

Telephone:0952 325 219

Email: Contact@blacksheep-igloo.com

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Eating out in a ski resort is not cheap we found the restaurants on the slopes were pricey but you are in the French Alps where you can find some of the best food – and views – on the planet. Joe tried out a skiers favourite in Le Forperet.

Le Forperet Belle Plagne, Montalbert, 73210 1600

Telephone: 0479 5551 27 

Email: forperet@gmail.com,Ìý

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Joe and Aoibhinn checked into  which is in easy reach of the slopes, shops and restaurants. One week for 2 people sharing costs £1380 per person. This price is for half board and includes flights and transfers.

Hôtel Carlina 

Belle Plagne, 73210 Macot LA Plagne,Ìý

Telephone: 003347 909 7846

Email: message@hotelcarlina.com,Ìý

A chalet can really sell that Alpine feel and if you can get the price right it’s a practical and popular option for families. Les Chalets Des Marmottes is based in another of the villages called Plagne 1800.

For £680 per person based on 2 sharing you will get breakfast,Ìýafternoon tea and cake and evening meals with wine. This price is for 7 nights and also includes flights and transfers.

For those of you who prefer to go it alone, an apartment may be more up your street and we checked into the Edelweiss Apartments. These apartments cost £451 per person per week 

The  takes you places only accessible to the players and the officials on match days. So you get the opportunity to experience the thrill of walking down the tunnel and nosing around the home dressing room.

Joe gets a tour of the stadium.

Thomond Park

Telephone: (00353) 061 421100,

Email: info@thomondpark.ie

The transports you back to a bygone age and the highlight is the full sized replica of the Boeing 314 flying boat.

During the 1930s and early 1940s,Ìýthe flying boat was the most glamorous way to cross the Atlantic and the Port of Foynes just a few kilometers outside Limerick City became the new gateway to Europe. 

Telephone: 353 (0)69 65416

The Castle is located on King’s Island on the River Shannon,Ìýright in the heart of Limerick City. Each of the castle towers has been dressed to re-create the daily operation of a busy military castle,Ìýcomplete with armory and mint.

King John’s Castle Nicholas St. | King's Island, Limerick

Telephone: (0)61 360788

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