The holiday season starts in less than two weeks, have you already decided on how you want to spend it? If not, we have gathered a selection of ski resorts that you may find on both sides of the Atlantic splendid with Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels with spas as well as private luxury chalets. The peak skiing season is upon us and there is no time like the present to treat yourself and your family to an active trip. Take your time to look at our list of top five skiing destinations as well as suggestions for your stay, bearing in mind that if you wish to travel anywhere else or seeking more accommodation options we are always there for you to help you make the best choice.
1. Courchevel 1850, France
Located on world’s largest ski area – Les 3 Vallees, the resort is made up of four villages with the highest being Courchevel 1850 where the wealthy flock. It’s the classic winter home of glamour, caviar and excess. Packed with ultra-luxury chalets, fine dining and unbeatable entertainment, the village has been a place to go for royalty and celebrities for decades and is still one of the most exclusive resorts to visit.
Where to stay?
Hotel Le Kilimandjaro
This is prestigious five-star hotel that gives ski in/ski out access to the Pralong ski slopes of Courchevel 1850. The hotel is made up of a collection of eleven chalets that house a Michelin graded restaurant, extensive spa area and the illustriousStanley′ Bar. It goes without saying that the service here is impeccable along with all the style and modern comforts.
2. St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz became and stays one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, therefore its name synonymously goes with style, elegance and class. However, don’t get lost in all its luxury, this resort’s ski merits cannot be overlooked as it has twice hosted the Winter Olympics and each year hosts a World Cup ski event.
Where to stay?
Carlton Hotel St. Moritz
A historic five-star hotel overlooking Lake St. Moritz, with 60 lake-view suites, two fine-dining restaurants and a spa. You mayenjoy the gourmet cuisine with one Michelin star and 18 GaultMillau points. The chef owns another restaurant in the small Italian town of Brusaporto with three Michelin stars which is amongst the top addresses in haute cuisine.
3. Megeve, France
In 1914 Baroness Noemie de Rothschild decided a century ago that France should have its own St. Moritz and started transforming the Savoyard farming village if Megeve into a glamorous holiday destination. It is home to seven five-stars hotels, one restaurant with three Michelin stars, one with two and another with a single star, needless to say the resort has several of the world’s finest mountain spas. A Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass gives access to Megeve as well as Chamonix, Courmayeur, Verbier and Les Contamines.
Where to stay?
Four Seasons Hotel Megeve
First hotel of the Four Seasons family to be introduced to the European Alps. One of the very few luxury properties in Megève to provide ski in, ski out access and the only hotel in resort to offer both a Ski Valet and Ski Concierge service. It features the largest spa in the area as well as a kid’s club and the renowned two Michelin-starred Le 1920 restaurant.
4. Zermatt, Switzerland
If you are a fan of fine dining, you are definitely going to be spoilt for choice as this ski resort has the highest density of gourmet restaurants. More to say, you can hire your personal guide to take you on a gourmet ski tour of the mountains.
Where to stay?
Luxury five-star superior chalet perched high above the village of Zermatt, with magnificent views overlooking the village. In addition to theluxurious setting, guests enjoy an awardwinning fully-inclusive package with full complement of staff including private chef, concierge and service staff.
5. Aspen, Colorado, USA
Aspen offers world class mountains with huge diversity of terrain and snow activities. This town is paradise for star-spotters as each Christmas and New Year celebrity magazines document who’s in town for holidays from Hollywood. This ski resort is home to the US’s most famed five-star ski hotel, the Little Nell, whose wine cellar contains over 50 thousand bottles of the world’s rarest wines.
Where to stay?
The Little Nell
The hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Aspen, so it’s an easy walk to the town’s shopping, dining and nightlife spots.The hotel’s signature restaurant, Element 47, has fantastic New American cuisine, but the star of the show is its wine. Some 20,000 bottles are offered by Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, including ones priced at more than $10,000
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