Andorra is really well-known for its lively (read rowdy and unsophisticated) nightlife. This isn't surprising because alcohol, along with everything else - most attractively cigarettes, designer jeans and videos – is tax-free. The accommodation tends to be simple and the resorts are not the most charming you've ever seen, however steps are been made to overcome this.

So if you're in the early stages of learning to ski and want a cheap, buzzing ski holiday in a country that you can pick up some great value duty-free goods, look no further than Andorra. Remember to take your mates though, not your Mum and Dad.