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?
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!
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 […]
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.
