Heavy snow has been reported in a number of areas popular for skiing in Spain, which could interest those planning a winter Spanish property break some time this month.

According to Fast Track Ski, ski resorts Baqueira Beret and Formigal have both been hit by large amounts of snow over the past two days.

Following the news, both resorts announced they would be opening their doors to holidaymakers soon, despite official opening dates being some three weeks away.

Those with Spanish property in either area could therefore find it the ideal time to get flights to the country and take their winter skiing holiday now, before the rush of tourists which may be seen later this month.

Commercial manager for the Formigal resort Jose Luis del Valle said: "This is great news, we should be able to open very soon. And with our great offers like free ski hire and free lift passes for kids, a holiday to Formigal won’t break the bank," reported the source.

According to the J2Ski report, Formigal is due to get more snow this Friday (November 13th).

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Those who love golf could discover that finding a Florida property and heading to the state for a sporting break is the ideal way to escape the UK winter.

Writing for the Daily Mail, Graham Norwood said that "golf and overseas holiday homes are a marriage made in heaven".

He said that while in the UK, the nights may be getting darker and the weather colder, those with a Florida property could find that they can still ’swing in the sunshine" during the winter.

According to figures from the Golf Research Group published in the newspaper, there are 32,000 golf courses throughout the globe and more than half have some form of property on them.

Those with a passion for golf looking for a holiday home abroad could find a Florida property the right kind of home to invest in, which the source noted has 1,250 golf courses.

Florida is well known for attracting older and more affluent travellers, many of whom may enjoy leisure pursuits such as golf in their spare time.

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A couple holidaying in the French property of friends have written about their holiday and praised the country for its "lovely small towns".

Speaking to the Telegraph, reader Anne Everest said that in order to stay in their friend’s French property, which is in Normandy, all they provided was "a few bottles of creme de cassis, creme de mure and Chambord".

On the holiday, Ms Everest said that her husband was once again enthralled by driving, as zipping around the region of Normandy was much like driving back in the 1950s and 60s.

"We explored all-but-deserted country roads, past orchards bursting with shiny red apples," she said.

Normandy is a popular French property destination for history buffs as it was the landing site for the invasion and liberation of Europe from the control of the Nazis during the second world war.

It is home to many cemeteries in which British soldiers are buried, making it a popular place for UK holidaymakers to visit.

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First-time buyers in the UK are "rushing to escape stamp duty" it has been claimed, as any properties under the cost of £175,000 are exempt from such charges until December 31st.

However, such charges when buying a home could see UK buyers tempted to invest in an overseas property.

And with property markets beginning to recover around the world, now could be a good time for Brits to invest in property in Spain or a home in France.

The cost of buying a home in the UK could be putting purchasers off settling down in their home country, with figures from Winkworth estate agents showing that in 2008, the average percentage of enquiries from first-time buyers fell by almost 56 per cent to 19 per cent.

The Daily Mail recently noted that if property investors are able to pay for a home in cash, then the Spanish property market could provide some great bargains.

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Luxury travellers are still heading to French property for holidays despite the fluctuations seen in European currency, it has been noted.

According to the organisers of the Luxury Travel Fair, luxury travellers may not be as affected by changes in how much their money is worth abroad.

Show director Chris Gallon said: "There is a big market [of travellers] out there who say ‘we will stay at home this year’ but, specifically for luxury travellers, they are not so affected by changes in currency."

He said that travellers who may have more income to spend on a break will still take a holiday to Europe.

This could prove good news for those who own property in European countries such as France or Spain.

The Luxury Travel Fair was held between November 5th and 8th and gave attendees help on getting the most out of a 5-star break, including information about luxury overseas property and specialist tour operators.

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Those who own property in France could find that the capital city offers them everything they need for a great winter shopping expedition.

And those who own French property in the city itself may already know about the wide range of shopping that the famous capital can provide.

According to Tom Hall, travel editor at the Lonely Planet, while many people often dream of going to New York for a shopping trip, Paris is "giving the Big Apple a run for its money".

Mr Hall noted that Paris has "more accessible big-name stores and countless tiny boutiques", which could interest those with French property thinking about a day trip to get their Christmas shopping done.

Meanwhile, a shopping guide recently published in the Independent highlighted Paris as an ideal city to take a shopping break, alongside Madrid - which could be of interest to those who own Spanish property in the city.

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New airport measures which could see passengers able to check themselves in for holidays are being introduced to help airports cut back on costs and improve efficiency, it has been said.

According to the Air Transport Users Council, passengers are unlikely to have a problem with self check-in and the change could actually be of benefit to those jetting off "because they are having to spend less time at the airport checking in and it makes the whole process easier for them".

Such news could be of interest to those who regularly take a trip to Florida property and find that they have to spend a lot of time at the airport before they board their plane.

Recent figures published by the Co-Operative Travel showed that many who fly are unsatisfied with the levels of service and facilities available at airports.

In total, 58 per cent said they were not happy with airport parking and 65 per cent said that airport baggage reclaim systems are not up to scratch.

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Those who own Spanish property in Bilbao could be interested to hear about a new exhibition which is set to open at the Guggenheim Museum in the region.

According to the Spanish tourism website, the event is set to feature more than 80 projects undertaken by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, including private commissions, work on public buildings such as theatres and other projects.

Included in the exhibition are 200 of the architect’s original drawings and sketches, as well as journals used to plan work, models of projects and photographs, which could make the event ideal for those with Spanish property in the area.

"Visitors will also be able to see videos and digital animation to make it easier to interpret the creations of Frank Lloyd Wright, who had such a far-reaching effect on the organisation of modern life," the site said.

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is a modern art gallery and there are other Guggenheim venues in cities including New York and Berlin.

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Those who own Italy property could find that restaurants in the south of the country offer them the chance to sample the "gutsy food" of the nation.

In an article for the Telegraph, Xanthe Clay said that while Brits love Italian food, it is the cuisine found in the north of the country that they are most familiar with.

However, when Ms Clay took a recent Italian property break to Puglia, she said that she found "some of the most gutsy food is produced further south", which could interest foodie fans looking to invest in Italy property who are unsure which part of the country to choose.

Speaking to the source, Calabrian chef Francesco Mazzei, who owns a restaurant in London, said he is keen to bring the southern Italian style of cooking to England.

According to CN Traveller, the region of Puglia "dramatically combines fairytale cottages, Baroque churches and Pagan dances".

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