Learning to ski is a great way to spend a winter holiday in Europe. With the right resort and good instruction you'll be flying down the slopes within days of arrival -and best of all you'll take home a skill that will last a lifetime. (It's a bit like learning to ride a bike, except the falls are a lot softer.) Children make great pupils too, and will have great fun learning the ropes - giving parents a solid morning or afternoon time out from the little ones!