People count few extra even in this economy crunch. That is the beauty of luxury ski holidays. Money may entail you but time will not. People would want to go for ski holidays and enjoy at family ski.

1. Luxury Ski Holidays
Why ‘the L word’ is so crucial to ski holidays this season, and how pushing the
'sledge' out a bit can banish the credit crunch blues…
Luxury ski holidays have been around a while
– the winter breaks that used to be just about
snow and piste are now very much about high
end style, delicious food and drink, and top
class service too. As demand for luxury ski
holidays has grown, so has the number of
companies who specialise in providing them.
Normal ski operators have created high-end
luxury divisions such as Mark Warner, and
other companies such as Elegant Resorts or
Scott Dunn have created the perfect bespoke
one stop ski holiday service.
The scope for what is possible on these kinds of tailor-made holidays is
enormous – whether its hotel or chalet, these companies can ensure you get the
very finest things in life – from Michelin trained chefs and vintage champagne, to
indoor swimming pools and mountainside hot tubs.
As the credit crunch has taken hold, it has become clear that people are not
actually cancelling their ski holidays, but are taking the attitude that the little
extras really need to count. Those people who love to ski so much that they may
in the past have gone three or four times per season, for short weekend breaks,
are now just travelling the once, but for a longer period and in real luxury. They
see that they get more value from their day on the piste by being able to ski to
their door, or by being driven to the lift; or that they save valuable skiing time by
having their boots and skis fitted in house; or that they can guarantee every
meal is memorable and every glass of champagne is perfectly chilled if they
spend that little bit more.

2. The luxury ski holidays have become more about an absolute guarantee, in
tougher times, of having the best ski experience money can possibly buy.
What to look for in a Luxury Ski
Hotel
Less intimate than a chalet, and
slightly more anonymous, the luxury
ski hotel can provide more flexibility
for smaller groups or for arrival and
departure. If you want four days
skiing instead of week, or if you
want a two centre holiday and want to ski two regions instead of just one, the
hotel is the way to go.
A good luxury operator will offer various types of luxury ski hotels - small
boutique and family run properties, or huge mountain residences or ‘super-
resorts’. Both can exhibit the ultimate luxury and sophistication but in very
different ways. Huge rooms and state of the art business centres – go for the
larger, more modern, hotels. Handmade traditional furniture and original Alpine
design and décor – try a cosy candlelit boutique hotel.
Whichever you go for, both should have stone fireplaces, private balconies and
superb views pretty much as standard. Look out too for luxurious bathrooms,
fabulous free products, and superb hotel concierge services – all give real
added value to your holiday.
Luxury Ski Chalets
A good luxury chalet holiday should place emphasis on impeccable service and
attention to detail.
At companies such as Scott Dunn the majority of chalets have a wellness area
of some sort, or an indoor swimming pool.

3. Laurent-Perrier Champagne is served every
evening and dinner is five-course feast. Look
for in chalet ski, snowboard and boot fitting, ski
pass on arrival, rainforest showers, or private in
chalet cinemas. And your staff? Concierge,
hosts, driver, housekeeper, experienced chef,
dedicated ski guides and instructors, sports
therapists and nannies, pretty much anyone
and everyone should be available at your beck
and call.
Again the added value of a luxury ski chalet comes from the detail – the fresh
flowers and complimentary bar, the well-stocked cellar and the classic movies
and board games.
If your money is spent wisely, with reputable companies who really know what
luxury is, then you can be sure to have the best ski trip going. In fact, the only
thing they can’t guarantee you is the snow!
By Sara Allom
View Source: Luxury Ski Holidays & Classic Ski Hotels