Luxury Ski Holidays

If you fancy pushing the boat out this winter and spending a bit more on your ski holiday why not opt for a luxury ski holiday? But what is luxury and what could you get for your additional money?

Ski holidays needn't be all about slumming it in a poorly equipped chalet, or down market hotel. There are a number of companies now that offer amazing luxury options for your ski holiday. But what’s included in these luxury options?

Let’s start with the accommodation. Luxury options usually involve boutique style properties, to those that come with their own spas and swimming pools. Luxury chalets can be situated slope side or high up in the mountains with lots of privacy. Most come with amazing mountain views. They usually include en suite bathrooms, canapés, pre dinner drinks and amazing 3 course evening meals with specially selected wines.

It's Not Only About Chalets!

You can book luxury apartments in Europe and condos in North America that come complete with spa facilities and are great for those of you who want to eat out each evening. And most resorts now offer amazing 4* and 5* hotels which include saunas, Turkish baths, massages and beauty treatments. They will also come with great dining options; many resorts now have hotels who have gained coveted Michelin stars.

For those of you travelling with children many luxury ski tour operators can also offer a private nanny service so you know your children will be well looked after in resort. In addition to this will be all the childcare equipment that you need and supper provided for children that is suitable for their age.

Other areas often included in many luxury ski holidays include:

Private mini bus service to get you to and from the slopes
Help organising ski hire, lift passes, ski school
Use of English Sky/Satellite TV, IPOD, flat screen TV’s, WiFi, DVD library
Food prepared by professional chefs
Private airport transfers
Ski hosting
Organisation of activities like helicopter trips

It is important to note that for many luxury ski operators some things are not included in the price, from flights to your insurance and cost of ski lessons so do look out for the small print.

In Summary

So for something a little different this ski season why not look at a luxury ski holiday. Dine in every night with food specially prepared by a chef, drink fine wines and be pampered! It may not improve your skiing but it will make for a great holiday.

By Will Smith