Situated between Italy and Austria, it’s quieter in Slovenia and smaller than the mega resorts of Switzerland and France – but your money will go a lot further. The skiing itself is well suited for families and first timers with lots of cruisy runs. The local culture and cuisine is full of local flavour and Slovenia also offers lots of alternate activities, from hiking to cross-country skiing for those who don’t just want to ski. The transfer times to Ljubljana are also short, so it's a great option for a short break too.