The perfect ski trip
Finally, the time has arrived. Get your gear ready and start planning the ski trip you have been waiting for all year long. Luxe-Magazine selected for you some of the best European ski resorts for an unforgettable winter holiday.
Gstaad, the trendy choice.
The mythical Suisse village of Gstaad is this year again the place to be. Come and discover a place filled with Alpine authenticity and traditions. You will be surrounded by beautiful old houses built in chalet style and impressive mountains. One of the best places to stay is the world famous Gstaad Palace. Built in 1913, it has earned an unrivaled reputation for discreet, refined hospitality over the years, and has always welcomed the most discerning international clientele.
Price: from 1380 € per person 4 days/3 nights - includes a three nights stay ( during week time ) in twin superior room and half board, breakfast buffet, diner in "Le Grand Restaurant", one single day ski pass per person, two hours hammam and access to the Palace Spa with its interior and outside pools, jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath.
Courchevel, the St Tropez of winter
Courchevel 1850, one of Europe’s most fashionable and exclusive resorts can only be described in superlatives. Rising to breathtaking heights where the air is tangibly crisp, resides an intimate alpine retreat, Le Mélézin. Ideally situated on the Bellecôte ski slope, the hotel is a lively home of glowing warmth, a stroll from the epicentre of, Courchevel 1850, with access to some of the most exceptional skiing in Europe … directly from the front door. This season Le Melezin has a special offer the « Privilege Ski Pass »: a six days ski pass, including one day with a private ski instructor, and seven nights in this astonishing five star hotel.
Price: from 6 230 € seven nights in a North Room and a six day Privilege Ski Pass (from 8th to 20th of January and from 27th of January to 10th of February 2012) with one day private ski instructor
Amazing Dolomiti
A paradise for snow sports enthusiasts, the Engel Dolomiti Spa & Resort is a romantic and comfortable hotel with charm, style, elegant atmosphere and warm hospitality with an enchanting view of the majestic Dolomites. Due to the sight of the beautiful nature and the peace in and around the Engel, it is the perfect place to rediscover your inner balance and to give your health and physical empowerment with its 1200m2 Spa center.
Price: 875 € per person for a week in «Junior Suite Deluxe» for 3 or 4 people ( children under 12 stay for free ) - including a ski pass ( free for children under 8 ), daycare for children, a snow evening and a romantic diner for parents.
Janvier 2012
By ERNA GRACE
