Breckenridge is a ski resort with wide-open, easy-going pistes – the perfect place to build your confidence. The terrain parks are pretty good, too.

Zell am See is an attractive resort on the shore of Austria’s most scenic lake. It offers reliable skiing, backed by the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier above Kaprun.

Newsflash: You won't need your passport to ski in Scotland this winter!

A lively old town on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, with dramatic scenery, but limited piste skiing. Perfect for a short, sharp weekend full of great mountain dining.

Convenience, variety and good food are the watchwords at Canyons, Utah’s biggest ski area.

Livigno in Italy is one of the highest ski villages in the Alps and has an excellent snow record.

Thanks to excellent snow conditions, the ski season in Cortina has been extended by more than three weeks, with the Faloria area remaining open until May 1.

Andorra at the moment has some of the best skiing conditions in Europe, so maybe this is the year to try it if you haven't already?