By Gavin Buckingham on August 19, 2016
There are many different designs of luxury chalets. In most resorts, cosy chocolate box chalets rub shoulders with the super yachts of the snow. Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of contemporary, cutting edge chalets being designed and built. This week we look at some of the […]
By Hannah Harris on August 8, 2016
How Do You Define Luxury? When you are asked the question how do you define luxury, what are the first words that come to your mind? Is it unique, opulence, waited on hand and foot, gourmet cusine, pampered? I suppose like everything, it depends how you interpret the question as to how you answer it. […]
By Will Hobbs on July 28, 2016
You have decided that a trip to Val d’Isere is on the cards and you are looking to book something, with that incredible jaw dropping wow factor. Here is where the Ultimate Luxury Chalets team come in. We have put together a list of the top 5 ultimate luxury chalets money can rent within the resort […]
By Will Hobbs on July 25, 2016
The European Alps, the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies completely within Europe. This incredible range of impressive mountains stretch a staggering 1,200 kilometres across eight alpine countries including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and finally Switzerland.
By Gavin Buckingham on July 15, 2016
The Arlberg ski area in Austria has been attracting skiers for generations. Over the past few years the resort of St Anton has been stealing the limelight as the number one party destination in Austria. Lech however is happy for its close neighbour to take this crown. They are content to attract a different crowd, […]
By Will Hobbs on July 8, 2016
The Lodge Verbier, owned by the one and only Richard Branson, is a winter retreat that offers the highest standards of luxury that money can buy. The Ultimate Luxury Chalets team wanted to get an insight into what makes this incredible chalet and its service so unique……..
By Will Hobbs on July 5, 2016
For more than 10 years CP has been developing winter sport helmets for the discerning skier. The Swiss Helmet Brand places top priority on outstanding process technology know how and the highly skilled practice of processing both Carbon and poly-carbonate into what will clearly be the product of the future in this field – The […]
By Will Hobbs on June 24, 2016
Chamonix, a beautiful mountain town located in the Haute-Savoie area in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Steeped in history being the oldest resort in France and the host of the first ever Winter Olympic games in 1924, it is situated on the foothills of the largest mountain in Europe; Mont Blanc.
By Andy Castle on May 20, 2016
Guest blog by Tim Stevens, freelance journalist and a regular contributor to International Excellence Magazine: It is always the way, to find the best you have to seek it out. That is quite a job when you are looking for a luxury ski chalet in the world’s largest ski area which comprises so many villages […]
By Teila Hurlock on May 13, 2016
Chalet Chouqui This sumptuous chalet is one of the newest editions to our Ultimate Luxury Chalets portfolio, and such a delight to have as part of our collection. A spacious and enticing chalet that offers luxury and style all year round, there is room to sleep 16-20 people, as Chalet Chouqui is actually 2 interconnecting […]
By Andy Castle on May 6, 2016
It had quite simply been too long since my last visit to the luxury ski resort of Val d’Isere. When the invite came for me to head back to the resort where I learnt to ski 15 years ago for an end of season wind down, how could I possibly resist?
By Mia Sweetland on April 19, 2016
The Patrouille des Glaciers takes place between Tuesday 19th April – Saturday 23rd April 2016 starting in Zermatt and ending in Verbier. This year Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton cheer on little sister, Pippa Middleton, as she joins the Cooper-Shrosbree-Middleton-Young team!