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Top 10 Expert Tips for Skiing the Swiss Wall

We caught up with Chatel based ski instructor Eilidh who owns Mountain Venture for her top tips on skiing the Swiss Wall. The Swiss Wall (Le Mur Suisse) or ‘Le pas de Chavanette’ is known as one of the hardest runs in the Alps and is located on the border between France and Switzerland in […]

Luxury Swiss Chalets for Christmas and New Year 2020

Christmas and New Year celebrations will be different this year, but whether a trip to the mountains during the festive season is or isn’t the norm for you, it can still happen! So why not embrace the extraordinary times with a festive luxury ski holiday to Switzerland at Christmas and/or New Year? Yes the Swiss […]

What Makes an Ultimate Luxury Chalet Holiday?

If you had a limitless budget, what would you wish for? Let us guess: a private jet to the Alps, helicopter straight to the slopes, incredible skiing with guaranteed snow, five star luxury ski chalet, Champagne on tap, exquisite gourmet dining, and the ultimate ski holiday experience only dreams are made of? I think we’re […]

Welcome to Lech; Resort Guide, Ski Runs & Apres

Welcome to Lech; the stylish and sophisticated sister of St. Anton. This all-round 5* ski resort has much to rival its popular and better known neighbour. In the heart of the Arlberg, now the largest connected ski area in Austria and one of the top 5 ski regions in the world, a ski holiday to […]

Resort Guide: A Verbier Luxury Ski Holiday Experience

Skiing, sunshine and world-class luxury chalets are just a few initial words that spring to mind when Verbier is mentioned. Being one of Switzerland’s most renowned ski resorts and one of the most prestigious ski resorts in Europe, Verbier has an immense reputation, and it’s easy to see why. For inspiration on luxury ski holidays […]

Yoga in the Alps

Yoga is described as “a physical, mental, and spiritual practice or discipline which is amplified when it is done in an inspiring place”. Could this be the reason that yoga is taking off in the Alps? Popular during both the winter and summer months, yoga in the mountains is very popular as a way to […]

Family Ski Holidays: Bringing Generations Together

When planning family ski holidays, there’s always plenty to think about, from accommodation, to the finer details such as transfers and childcare. We understand that being the designated party organiser is a tough job, especially when trying to please the whole family. This is the reason we are here, to help organise your family ski […]

Verbier Apres Ski – The Best in the Alps?

Verbier apres ski doesn’t really call for an introduction.  The resort’s reputation is for encouraging visitors to abandon reality for a week of decadence in the mountains.  The apres ski in Verbier is some of the best across the Alps and certainly in Switzerland.  It boasts renowned DJ’s, live bands every night and venues to […]

Freeriding: The Top 3 European Ski Resorts To Freeride

Freeriding, or the more commonly used terms of backcountry and off-piste, is a style of skiing that is on natural and un-groomed terrain. With a ski area as large as the Alps, skiers are often spoilt for choice on where to find the best freeride skiing in Europe. Below you will find a shortcut guide […]

Inside the Most Expensive Luxury Ski Chalets in Europe

Our portfolio features the ‘creme de la creme’ of the luxury ski rental market. We have some of the most expensive chalets in Europe within our portfolio. Many of which make brilliant luxury alpine homes for the rich and famous. From nightclubs to full-size swimming pools, bowling alleys and ice skating rinks, these chalets set the […]

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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.