France’s Val d’Isère is known for its lively nightlife and its group lessons, a winning combination for single snow sport enthusiasts. In November at Ski School, choose either a full week or a long weekend of intensive courses designed to set you up for season. Participants ski on Grand Motte Glacier in Tignes. Many skiers and snowboarders come on their own to these early season clinics to enjoy group atmosphere.

Once those ski skills are honed, head to Switzerland’s legendary Verbier. Verbier, situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters (4,875 feet) is part of skiing area in Four Vallées, which offers over 410 kilometers (256 miles) of runs for all levels and 92 ski-lift installations, which can all be used with a single ski pass. The highest point of this area at high altitude is summit of Mont Fort glacier, at 3,330 meters (10,825 feet), and it offers ideal skiing conditions from beginning to end of season. After a day on its challenging slopes you can head to village center, a hub of activity where all hotspots are found. Visit Farinet, Fer à Cheval and Garbo, where bars and cafés can be found aplenty around town square and alleys.

The main industries of Albany Western Australia consist of tourism, fishing and agriculture, although before 1950s whaling was one of major sources of income and employment for population. One of Albany's old Whaling stations has now become one of biggest tourist attractions for area.

Since that time, Albany has become popular destination for a variety of visitors enjoying fresh air, clean beaches, and fine views over Southern Ocean, while still proving to be a thriving regional centre.