Showing posts with label Chalets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chalets. Show all posts

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Top Ten Catered Ski Chalets in Europe

Discover the top ten catered ski chalets in Europe for the ultimate ski vacation in Alpine resorts. These ski chalets offer the complete luxury vacation experience.

Top 5 Catered Ski Chalets in Switzerland

1 - Exclusive catered lodge and spa in Valais: Veysonnaz Chalet Hidden Dragon. In the heart of Switzerland's 4 Valleys, it's an exclusive vacation home with panoramic views and ski-in/ski-out access. With six bedrooms and room for 12, the Valais fully-catered chalet offering helicopter and limousine services, fine gastronomy and wines, dynamic skiing opportunities, spa therapies, activities and childcare services.

2 - Most Luxurious Chalet in Swiss Alps: The Lodge. Sir Richard Branson's luxury ski chalet with pool is renowned for its stylish interior and exceptional personal service from its 14-person staff. Guests can enjoy a fully-catered ski chalet vacation including spa treatments, catering, fine wines, relaxing sauna and abundance of amenities. The Lodge is truly a luxury chalet with pool indoors in addition to a games room, indoor jacuzzi, wine cellar, gym and sumptuous bedrooms and living spaces. It's one of the finest chalets in Verbier and perfect for family vacations as it accommodates up to 18 guests in true comfort and luxury.

3 - Truly Unique Swiss Chalet in Verbier: Solmaï. This traditional Verbier ski chalet offers bespoke service for a vacation home away from home. Enjoy a full ski resort experience without any crowds. The luxury chalet is just a short stroll from Verbier village and includes two-minute chauffeured drives to all top restaurants, bars and lift stations. This Verbier chalet offers a chauffeur, guest concierge services, private chef creating delectable gastronomy and a masseuse for a full relaxing experience.

4 - Exquisite Luxury Ski Chalet in Central St. Moritz: Chesa Lumpaz. This St. Moritz chalet stuns even the most discerning guests. It's a magnificent fully-catered chalet in St. Moritz resort next to the Badrutts Palace Hotel and a short stroll from the central shopping street. Guests can enjoy the best of St. Moritz resort: slopes by day and fine dining and cocktails by night. Ski slopes, restaurants and clubs are all within walking distance. The nearest private jet airport is Samedan, only 10 min by car.

5 - Magnificent Modern Chalet with Dream Views: Chalet Bellardia. Verbier chalet reach their height in this incredible chalet rental with ski-in/ski-out access. This chalet is actually two 100 year-old chalets combined into an incredible ski home. Guests can stay in this fully-staffed chalet with a housekeeper, chauffeur and private chef. It's one of a handful of truly ski-in, ski-out properties in Verbier and its location provides it with the most stunning views from its terrace and balconies. The beautiful finishing and architectural features of this modern alpine home are complimented by the artworks adorning the vestibules and walls and the house boasts many unique features.

Top Fully-Staffed Chalets in France

6 - One of Europe's Most Beautiful Catered Chalets in Megève: Chalet Mona. This idyllic chalet is just minutes from the Mont d'Arbois and Rochebrune slopes. With no other homes around, guests enjoy complete privacy and panoramic views of Megève. The staffed chalet offers butler, concierge and private chef services. The ski chalet's dramatic entrance hall will take your breath away as it leads into grand living spaces decorated with large picture windows, contemporary design touches and romantic old wood accents.

7 - Catered Ski Chalet in Val d'Isère: Chalet Le Chardon. As one of the most desirable chalets in Val d'Isère, this elegant fully-staffed chalet is fit for 20 guests in ten bedrooms and bathrooms. The luxury chalet offers two living rooms, grand TV room, study, dining room and expansive private terrace with a snow bar. Resting elegantly on the side of the Solaise Mountain, it is a haven for keen skiers of all abilities. Each of its ten en-suite bedrooms has floor to ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the Manchet Valley and Vanoise National Park.

8 - Must-See Luxury Chalet in Courchevel: Chalet Allegra. A luxury chalet, situated in Courchevel, with wonderful dimensions, beautiful decor, a billiard room, a home cinema, a spa, and access directly on to the slopes. You could not ask for a better location nor a more charming chalet. Every detail, from the furnishings to the layout to the extras, has been considered in this Courchevel chalet rental. The luxury chalet offers nine bedrooms, including two children's rooms, amazing amenities and incredible spaces to entertain family and friends.

9 - Luxury Catered Holiday Home in Rhône-Alpes: Le Marti. This unique boutique chalet rental offers an experienced staff to take care of every need on your ski vacation in Argentière. Enjoy access to three ski areas and the quaint village of Argentière for après-ski entertainment. The Chamonix chalet offers professional chef at home, on-call concierge services and a plethora of amenities. Guests who rent a chalet in Argentière won't find a finer chalet than Le Marti: 8 en-suite bedrooms, a cosy living area, fire place and spacious dining area along with a sauna and private outdoor Jacuzzi.

10 - Chamonix Valley Ski-in Ski-Out Chalet: Prarion Fully-Staffed Chalet. Overlooking Les Houches, this Chamonix chalet offers amazing views and exclusive amenities in the privacy of an exquisite vacation home nestled in landscaped gardens. The fully-staffed chalet is the perfect way to relax and indulge on a Chamonix ski break, complemented by exquisite interiors and plush furnishings. Ten guests can enjoy their stay in this Chamonix ski chalet with five bedrooms, extravagant living spaces, a home theater, beautiful balconies and terraces, as well as children's rooms and amenities for the perfect family getaway in Chamonix.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Ski Holidays in France - Great Ski Chalets, Apartments and Lodges in Fantastic Resorts

Ski Season is upon us, and the choice of resorts is ever increasing. So where do you start with the plans for the ski holidays? Deciding on a country is probably the best place! One of the first places that people think about is France. But why?

Ski holidays in France seem to be gaining popularity not only in European tourists, but also for North American and Asian travelers. Nowadays, the beautiful ski slopes, powdery snow, and picturesque scenery in France are no longer enjoyed by the locals alone, but are now renowned all over the world. One of the reasons behind this is the existence of different slopes and hills that cater to all skiers, no matter what skill level. From beginners to experts, there's bound to be a ski area in France that will provide challenging bends and slopes to make skiing and other snow-related activities truly exciting for the whole family.

Apart from fantastic Alps and mountain ranges, one other reason why ski holidays in France are in demand is the abundance of great ski apartments, lodges and chalets in various ski resorts all over the country. Whether you're looking for luxurious or budget accommodation, there will surely be a fully furnished ski chalet, lodge or apartment that will suit your needs. Aside from being just a few minutes away from fantastic ski resorts, most ski vacation rentals are also affordable as they come complete with important amenities such as fireplaces, heaters, and fully-functioning kitchens. In fact, it will be easy for you to find accommodation that will suit your preferences because traditional houses, lodges, modern apartments, and chalets are widespread in various ski resorts all around France.

For those who are spending ski holidays in France for the very first time, it may be a good idea to look for accommodation near popular ski destinations in the country. Although there are many fantastic yet small ski resorts, you may want to try out the more popular ones first so that you'll meet a lot of people and get a hang of the local traditions, practices, and culture in some of the ski areas in France. Three of the world-renowned ski places in France include Val D'Isere, L'Espace Killy and the Three Valleys, composed of the Meribel, Val Thorens and Courchevals. Some of the best ski resorts not only in France, but also in the world can be found in these regions.

Ski holidays in France won't be complete if you don't participate in other snow-related activities. Snowboarding, snow hiking, mountain treks, ice climbing, ice skating, sleigh riding, and tobogganing are also popular in most ski resorts in this European country.

For more information about ski holidays and vacation rentals in France, you can click through to our website to learn more. You can even search ski holidays in France.  So go on, have a look - and consider France for your ski holiday