Ultimate Ski Bucket List – Best Mountain Restaurants

What makes a place one of the best mountain restaurants worth visiting on your ski day? For some it is the food, a gourmet selection to rival those of your catered chalet evening meals, or the fine dining at in-resort restaurants. It might also be the location, set high up the mountain, affording incredible panoramas […]

Ultimate Ski Bucket List – Best Non-Skiing Mountain Activities

There’s so much more to do on a luxury ski holiday than just skiing. Ski resorts and their surrounding areas are home to an abundance of different winter activities in the mountains. From exhilarating experiences to unique activities, there’s plenty of things to do for non-skiers or those wanting to try something a bit different. […]

Best Resorts for Early Season Skiing

The long awaited start of the winter season is finally within reach. The countdown to the first lift openings have begun. We at Ultimate Luxury Chalets are entering one of our busiest periods. For many avid skiers, summers seem long and, to put it simply, snowless. Slipping back into that luxurious alpine lifestyle of gourmet […]

Family Ski Holiday: The Best Ultimate Family Chalets in Europe

Would you like to take your children away on their first luxury ski holiday? Are you seeking the best ultimate family chalet for your magical week away? The Ultimate Luxury Chalets team have put together their favourite child friendly luxury chalets, which they believe are a perfect haven to come back to after a day […]

Top Reasons to go Spring Skiing

Less layers, goggle tans, quiet slopes and fantastic deals… this can only mean one thing – spring skiing! The days lengthen and the temperatures are warmer, leaving more time to really enjoy the snow and the sun. All of the reasons above, and more, make spring one of the best times to go skiing. Here are […]

World Ski Awards Winners 2021

The World Ski Awards is the equivalent of the TV industry’s BAFTA’s, the music industry’s GRAMMY’s and football’s FIFA Ballon d’Or.. (well nearly!). Okay, whilst not quite on the same scale, it certainly means a lot to the ski industry and the nominees. The prestigious awarding body, announced the winners of 2021 last week. We […]

A Guide to Ski Holidays in the Three Valleys

On response to being asked about one of my most memorable ski trips in my younger days, there are several memories that come to mind. Skiing in the Three Valleys, one of the most extensive ski areas in the Alps, must be right up at the top due to it’s variety of ski runs, great […]

Spectacular Spas: The Ultimate Wellness Chalets

For many, one of the most important aspects when looking for accommodation for your luxury ski holiday is having somewhere to relax after a hard day’s skiing. We all know a typical day on the mountain will offer breath-taking views and exhilarating runs that will challenge our muscles more than an ordinary day at home. […]

Top 10 Late Luxury Ski Deals For Easter

As the weeks go by and the snow continues to fall across the Alps some of you are looking to secure a last minute deal and get back out there. Or for those who want to get out to the Alps and enjoy some fabulous spring skiing and lap up the sun over long lunches […]

A Ski Instructor’s Guide To Lunch In The Three Valleys

If you’ve skied in the Three Valleys before you will know there are an abundance of mountain restaurants to choose from. From the gourmet fine dining spots to the casual delicious local Savoyard specialties, there is something for everyone. In this blog I talk with owner of First Tracks Ski Coaching, Ashley Kay who gives […]

Ice Driving Val Thorens

This week our blog takes a look at the new attraction to take over Val Thorens in the Three Valleys. Not only can you ski over 600 km of piste, you can now take part in a new type of adrenaline whilst enjoying your family winter holiday. Ice Driving Val Thorens started in 2014 and […]

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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.