2016 hails the start of something quite special in Verbier. All over the Alps, music festivals seem to be popping up – from Rock the Pistes in Portes du Soleil, to Zermatt Unplugged in….well, Zermatt. Now Verbier is the next to take on the challenge with its new festival, Verbier Impulse, on the weekends of […]
Snow continues to fall in the French ski resort of Val d’Isere, with 6-8cm due between now and Friday, which is very impressive for this late in the season. Having just returned from a short trip to the L’Espace Killy, I can confirm that conditions are still great, with the crisp Spring air and glorious […]
For powder hunters and luxury ski travel agents alike, landing at Geneva Airport to snow-capped mountains in the distance is always a great feeling – especially at Easter time. After the usual delays caused by French Air Traffic Control (which are now seemingly more common than the snow-capped mountains themselves) I was on my way […]
An immensely pretty and chic resort, Megève offers a combination of extensive gentle skiing, high quality restaurants, superb luxury ski chalets and luxury spa hotels…a mixture that makes the luxury French ski resort a serious contender for the most stylish in the Alps! The village is built around a medieval church which is set in […]
The atmosphere of the Zermatt Unplugged festival is legendary, with music lovers basking in the Spring sunshine and enjoying stunning views of the infamous Matterhorn from all angles whilst dancing in the snow!
In the shadow of the world-famous Matterhorn lies a town almost as famous. Zermatt is known for it’s mountaineering and skiing heritage. Its high altitude means that skiing is possible not just in the winter, but also through the summer months.
Chalet Blanchot in Courchevel Le Belvedere, a small ski in and out hamlet just above Courchevel 1650, is one of the most charming luxury chalets in the Ultimate Luxury Chalets portfolio. It’s been a favourite of our clients for a number of seasons, always dedicated to providing exceptional service and gastro-style chalet cuisine. We talk […]
This year’s Oscars will be held on Sunday 28th February at the Dolby Theatre in glamorous Hollywood, California. The 88th Academy Awards ceremony celebrates the finest movies to grace our cinema screens in the past 12 months and what better way to watch them than in one of our luxury ski chalets’ cinema rooms?!
Every year (give or take) since 1907, the frozen lake of St. Moritz plays host to a rather unique event in the horse racing calendar – White Turf.
Luxury ski haven Val d’Isere is located in the Tarentaise Valley, France. Partnering up with neighbouring resort Tignes and forming the Espace Killy, the ski area boasts 300km of slopes and a maximum altitude of 3,456m – perfect for early and late season skiing. With its renowned apres ski party atmosphere mixed with excellent skiing […]
The February half term has crept upon us like a snake in the grass! It’s popped up so quickly considering only a few weeks ago we were unwrapping presents, popping corks from champagne bottles and singing Auld Lang Syne! Here are some of the best luxury chalets we have available for Half Term Ski Holidays;
Here at the Ultimate Luxury Chalets headquarters we’re the first to admit that we love a little tipple. Creating new concoctions seems to be a super popular thing at the moment, with local bartenders upgrading to true ‘Mixologists’ and crafting some of the tastiest drinks you’ll try. Here are (in no particular order) our top […]
Blue Skies Lifestyle Ltd, established in 2005, is an online luxury ski holiday agent that specialises in finding clients the perfect luxury ski chalet in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. We feature an extensive portfolio of luxury chalet accommodation and luxury ski hotels that are ideal for group and family luxury ski holidays.
