| Discover the top ten catered ski chalets in Europe for the ultimate ski vacation in Alpine resorts. These ski chalets offer the complete luxury vacation experience. Top 5 Catered Ski Chalets in Switzerland 1 Exclusive catered lodge and spa in Valais: Veysonnaz Chalet Hidden Dragon. In the heart of Switzerland s 4 Valleys, it s an exclusive vacation home with panoramic views and ski in/ski out access. With six bedrooms and room for 12, the Valais fully catered chalet offering helicopter and limousine services, fine gastronomy and wines, dynamic skiing opportunities, spa therapies, activities and childcare services. 2 Most Luxurious Chalet in Swiss Alps: The Lodge. Sir Richard Branson s luxury ski chalet with pool is renowned for its stylish interior and exceptional personal service from its 14 person staff. Guests can enjoy a fully catered ski chalet vacation including spa treatments, catering, fine wines, relaxing sauna and abundance of amenities. The Lodge is truly a luxury chalet with pool indoors in addition to a games room, indoor jacuzzi, wine cellar, gym and sumptuous bedrooms and living spaces. It s one of the finest chalets in Verbier and perfect for family vacations as it accommodates up to 18 guests in true comfort and luxury. 3 Truly Unique Swiss Chalet in Verbier: Solmaï. This traditional Verbier ski chalet offers bespoke service for a vacation home away from home. Enjoy a full ski resort experience without any crowds. The luxury chalet is just a short stroll from Verbier village and includes two minute chauffeured drives to all top restaurants, bars and lift stations. This Verbier chalet offers a chauffeur, guest concierge services, private chef creating delectable gastronomy and a masseuse for a full relaxing experience. 4 Exquisite Luxury Ski Chalet in Central St. Moritz: Chesa Lumpaz. This St. Moritz chalet stuns even the most discerning guests. It s a magnificent fully catered chalet in St. Moritz resort next to the Badrutts Palace Hotel and a short stroll from the central shopping street. Guests can enjoy the best of St. Moritz resort: slopes by day and fine dining and cocktails by night. Ski slopes, restaurants and clubs are all within walking distance. The nearest private jet airport is Samedan, only 10 min by car. 5 Magnificent Modern Chalet with Dream Views: Chalet Bellardia. Verbier chalet reach their height in this incredible chalet rental with ski in/ski out access. This chalet is actually two 100 year old chalets combined into an incredible ski home. Guests can stay in this fully staffed chalet with a housekeeper, chauffeur and private chef. It s one of a handful of truly ski in, ski out properties in Verbier and its location provides it with the most stunning views from its terrace and balconies. The beautiful finishing and architectural features of this modern alpine home are complimented by the artworks adorning the vestibules and walls and the house boasts many unique features. Top Fully Staffed Chalets in France 6 One of Europe s Most Beautiful Catered Chalets in Megève: Chalet Mona. This idyllic chalet is just minutes from the Mont d Arbois and Rochebrune slopes. With no other homes around, guests enjoy complete privacy and panoramic views of Megève. The staffed chalet offers butler, concierge and private chef services. The ski chalet s dramatic entrance hall will take your breath away as it leads into grand living spaces decorated with large picture windows, contemporary design touches and romantic old wood accents. 7 Catered Ski Chalet in Val d Isère: Chalet Le Chardon. As one of the most desirable chalets in Val d Isère, this elegant fully staffed chalet is fit for 20 guests in ten bedrooms and bathrooms. The luxury chalet offers two living rooms, grand TV room, study, dining room and expansive private terrace with a snow bar. Resting elegantly on the side of the Solaise Mountain, it is a haven for keen skiers of all abilities. Each of its ten en suite bedrooms has floor to ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the Manchet Valley and Vanoise National Park. 8 Must See Luxury Chalet in Courchevel: Chalet Allegra. A luxury chalet, situated in Courchevel, with wonderful dimensions, beautiful decor, a billiard room, a home cinema, a spa, and access directly on to the slopes. You could not ask for a better location nor a more charming chalet. Every detail, from the furnishings to the layout to the extras, has been considered in this Courchevel chalet rental. The luxury chalet offers nine bedrooms, including two children s rooms, amazing amenities and incredible spaces to entertain family and friends. 9 Luxury Catered Holiday Home in Rhône Alpes: Le Marti. This unique boutique chalet rental offers an experienced staff to take care of every need on your ski vacation in Argentière. Enjoy access to three ski areas and the quaint village of Argentière for après ski entertainment. The Chamonix chalet offers professional chef at home, on call concierge services and a plethora of amenities. Guests who rent a chalet in Argentière won t find a finer chalet than Le Marti: 8 en suite bedrooms, a cosy living area, fire place and spacious dining area along with a sauna and private outdoor Jacuzzi. 10 Chamonix Valley Ski in Ski Out Chalet: Prarion Fully Staffed Chalet. Overlooking Les Houches, this Chamonix chalet offers amazing views and exclusive amenities in the privacy of an exquisite vacation home nestled in landscaped gardens. The fully staffed chalet is the perfect way to relax and indulge on a Chamonix ski break, complemented by exquisite interiors and plush furnishings. Ten guests can enjoy their stay in this Chamonix ski chalet with five bedrooms, extravagant living spaces, a home theater, beautiful balconies and terraces, as well as children s rooms and amenities for the perfect family getaway in Chamonix. |
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Wednesday 10 October 2012
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Dan Williams - Top Ten Greek Islands
The Greek islands form one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Europe. Over 1400 separate islands are spread across the Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas and make up a fifth of the land mass of Greece. The influx of tourism has had different effects on different islands with some happy to rush along with the demands that modern tourism enforce, while others have been more cautious and are now reaping the rewards of not succumbing to over development. These are beautiful islands and many retain that original charm of vast historical culture wrapped up amongst fertile forest areas, spectacular coastal scenery and charming village life.
Corfu was my first experience of the Greek islands twenty five years ago now. In those days preferences were for action packed beach side holidays with younger companions and Corfu did not disappoint. These days the island still satisfies that need but in a more sophisticated manner and Corfu Town provides that cosmopolitan experience for those that need more that just sun and sand.
Ninth on my top ten list is another Ionian island. Zakynthos, although having a wealth of history behind it, is almost a brand new island in construction terms. In 1953 it took the brunt of a huge earthquake that had its epicentre very close by and almost all of the buildings on the island were destroyed. There was some minor loss of life but the weak construction techniques of years gone by were found out and over the past fifty years the island had been going through a huge reconstruction programme. The poorer elements of this still remain with concrete hotel developments from the seventies scattered around but now building is tightly controlled from a stability and aesthetic perspective. I’ll come back to the Ionian Islands later with a more favoured choice.
Crete is eighth ranked for me and is the largest of all the Greek islands. It has suffered negligent occupations in its past from Turks and by Nazi Germany during the Second World War but the Cretans are resilient and have word hard to retain their own culture. For all the poor tourist areas of Crete there are some spectacular attractions and for that reason I can feature it. Most liked are some of its hidden and quiet beach areas like Xerokampos tucked away on the south eastern corner of the island. Quiet, peaceful and untouched by mass tourism, it defines the get away from it all dream beach we all yearn for. The Samaria Gorge walk, although popular with visitors, should all so be experienced.
Next we have Rhodes, an island closer to Turkey than Greece. Again, this is a large island that has its spoilt tourist areas like Faliraki, but places of culture and great beauty are never too far away. The Street of Knights in Rhodes Old Town takes visitors right back to the era when the Knights of the Order of St John bought the island from a pirate.
Eighty miles north of Crete lies the volcanic island of Santorini in the Cyclades. The crescent shaped island can only be reached by boat and, if arriving by cruise ship, a steep walk or donkey trek up a cliff path to the town of Thira. Another casualty of an earthquake in 1956, Thira has been rebuilt with terraced white houses perching high on the cliffs. Inland the island has charming villages and a wonderful black sand beach at Kamari.
Fourth and fifth come the island pair of Naxos and Paros, the main islands in the centre of the Cyclades group. Both have mountain villages, quaint fishing harbours and sweeping beaches combined with a history of settlements dating back 5000 years.
My third best rated Greek island is Leros. Less well known and quieter for it, it has the same beautiful beaches and wooded interior of others without the hectic feel of tourism intruding.
Preferable to both Naxos and Paros is the nearby island of Mykonos, the post popular island of this group in the Aegean. Classed as an island for the upper well educated classes, it tries to retain that with museums and art galleries everywhere. The beaches are spectacular in places like Platys Gialos.
Finally here is the island I love best. It may not be the choice of everyone but for beauty, peace and relaxation combined with an interesting mix of history and culture Kythira has it all. The reason this island is so quiet is that many residents deserted it to emigrate to Australia, perhaps fearing further earthquakes in the 1950’s. A renovated airport and a new harbour make getting here a little easier now and the mix of amazing beaches, quiet coves and lush valleys really appeal.
Author Dan Williams
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Corfu was my first experience of the Greek islands twenty five years ago now. In those days preferences were for action packed beach side holidays with younger companions and Corfu did not disappoint. These days the island still satisfies that need but in a more sophisticated manner and Corfu Town provides that cosmopolitan experience for those that need more that just sun and sand.
Ninth on my top ten list is another Ionian island. Zakynthos, although having a wealth of history behind it, is almost a brand new island in construction terms. In 1953 it took the brunt of a huge earthquake that had its epicentre very close by and almost all of the buildings on the island were destroyed. There was some minor loss of life but the weak construction techniques of years gone by were found out and over the past fifty years the island had been going through a huge reconstruction programme. The poorer elements of this still remain with concrete hotel developments from the seventies scattered around but now building is tightly controlled from a stability and aesthetic perspective. I’ll come back to the Ionian Islands later with a more favoured choice.
Crete is eighth ranked for me and is the largest of all the Greek islands. It has suffered negligent occupations in its past from Turks and by Nazi Germany during the Second World War but the Cretans are resilient and have word hard to retain their own culture. For all the poor tourist areas of Crete there are some spectacular attractions and for that reason I can feature it. Most liked are some of its hidden and quiet beach areas like Xerokampos tucked away on the south eastern corner of the island. Quiet, peaceful and untouched by mass tourism, it defines the get away from it all dream beach we all yearn for. The Samaria Gorge walk, although popular with visitors, should all so be experienced.
Next we have Rhodes, an island closer to Turkey than Greece. Again, this is a large island that has its spoilt tourist areas like Faliraki, but places of culture and great beauty are never too far away. The Street of Knights in Rhodes Old Town takes visitors right back to the era when the Knights of the Order of St John bought the island from a pirate.
Eighty miles north of Crete lies the volcanic island of Santorini in the Cyclades. The crescent shaped island can only be reached by boat and, if arriving by cruise ship, a steep walk or donkey trek up a cliff path to the town of Thira. Another casualty of an earthquake in 1956, Thira has been rebuilt with terraced white houses perching high on the cliffs. Inland the island has charming villages and a wonderful black sand beach at Kamari.
Fourth and fifth come the island pair of Naxos and Paros, the main islands in the centre of the Cyclades group. Both have mountain villages, quaint fishing harbours and sweeping beaches combined with a history of settlements dating back 5000 years.
My third best rated Greek island is Leros. Less well known and quieter for it, it has the same beautiful beaches and wooded interior of others without the hectic feel of tourism intruding.
Preferable to both Naxos and Paros is the nearby island of Mykonos, the post popular island of this group in the Aegean. Classed as an island for the upper well educated classes, it tries to retain that with museums and art galleries everywhere. The beaches are spectacular in places like Platys Gialos.
Finally here is the island I love best. It may not be the choice of everyone but for beauty, peace and relaxation combined with an interesting mix of history and culture Kythira has it all. The reason this island is so quiet is that many residents deserted it to emigrate to Australia, perhaps fearing further earthquakes in the 1950’s. A renovated airport and a new harbour make getting here a little easier now and the mix of amazing beaches, quiet coves and lush valleys really appeal.
Author Dan Williams
Visit http://www.uk-airport-extras.co.uk/QuickLinks/quick_hols.html For dealson your nest Greek Getaway...
Winter Travel Insurance - Be Prepared
With the winter sports season approaching fast, now seems like a good time to remind all you travellers out there that, even for a weekend break, a cheap travel insurance policy is the one aspect of your trip that you can’t afford to neglect.
Jack Frost is already nipping at our heels, and many snow enthusiasts are beginning to look around for their first short break of the winter. In the sometimes spontaneous excitement of booking a snowy sports break to a fabulous European resort, it is possible that one of the more mundane purchases for your holiday – an insurance policy – can get forgotten.
But a word to the wise; even a cheap travel insurance policy could mean the difference between peace of mind, or a slew of crippling bills if something goes wrong. In fact, your travel insurance should be put into place even before you pay off the balance of your booking. It is such an important precaution to take, and for the relatively small cost of a cheap travel insurance policy you can be sure that even if something unexpected does happen, you won’t end up out of pocket.”
There are many things that can go awry even before you set a ski booted foot on the snow, and a winter sports holiday can be a slippery slope in more ways than one. Winter, by its very nature, brings with it all kinds of inclement weather conditions, and travel arrangements can go wrong at any time. Flights can be cancelled or delayed and even getting to the airport can become a problem. A cheap travel insurance policy can cover some, or all, related costs incurred in these circumstances.
Insurance cover for expensive equipment is also a component of a winter sports holiday, and an up to date and realistic assessment of your gear is vital before you purchase a policy.
Whilst excessive planning may seem a tad pessimistic, there are some aspects of your trip that you may need to consider before you leave. It is great to be able to be spontaneous and have a go at something new on a whim, but does your insurance policy cover you for injuries incurred off piste skiing, heli skiing, cross country skiing or glacier snowboarding? Research your destination well and, if there is any chance at all that you may want to try something a little more out of the ordinary, get the right cover. Better to be safe than very, very sorry.
Planning for the worst and hoping for the best is definitely the way to go when it comes to shopping for a cheap travel insurance policy. Nobody wants to spend too much time worrying about what could, or might happen. But remember, with both annual and single trip policies, winter sports are nearly always an extra option. Don’t necessarily assume that your existing cover will be enough. The good news though, is that with a plethora of insurance companies now offering a diverse range of options, you can still manage to find a low cost premium that will provide you with appropriate cover.
So what are you waiting for? Start planning that winter weekend getaway! But the motto is, as always be prepared.http://www.uk-airport-extras.co.uk/QuickLinks/quick_travel_insurance.html
Jack Frost is already nipping at our heels, and many snow enthusiasts are beginning to look around for their first short break of the winter. In the sometimes spontaneous excitement of booking a snowy sports break to a fabulous European resort, it is possible that one of the more mundane purchases for your holiday – an insurance policy – can get forgotten.
But a word to the wise; even a cheap travel insurance policy could mean the difference between peace of mind, or a slew of crippling bills if something goes wrong. In fact, your travel insurance should be put into place even before you pay off the balance of your booking. It is such an important precaution to take, and for the relatively small cost of a cheap travel insurance policy you can be sure that even if something unexpected does happen, you won’t end up out of pocket.”
There are many things that can go awry even before you set a ski booted foot on the snow, and a winter sports holiday can be a slippery slope in more ways than one. Winter, by its very nature, brings with it all kinds of inclement weather conditions, and travel arrangements can go wrong at any time. Flights can be cancelled or delayed and even getting to the airport can become a problem. A cheap travel insurance policy can cover some, or all, related costs incurred in these circumstances.
Insurance cover for expensive equipment is also a component of a winter sports holiday, and an up to date and realistic assessment of your gear is vital before you purchase a policy.
Whilst excessive planning may seem a tad pessimistic, there are some aspects of your trip that you may need to consider before you leave. It is great to be able to be spontaneous and have a go at something new on a whim, but does your insurance policy cover you for injuries incurred off piste skiing, heli skiing, cross country skiing or glacier snowboarding? Research your destination well and, if there is any chance at all that you may want to try something a little more out of the ordinary, get the right cover. Better to be safe than very, very sorry.
Planning for the worst and hoping for the best is definitely the way to go when it comes to shopping for a cheap travel insurance policy. Nobody wants to spend too much time worrying about what could, or might happen. But remember, with both annual and single trip policies, winter sports are nearly always an extra option. Don’t necessarily assume that your existing cover will be enough. The good news though, is that with a plethora of insurance companies now offering a diverse range of options, you can still manage to find a low cost premium that will provide you with appropriate cover.
So what are you waiting for? Start planning that winter weekend getaway! But the motto is, as always be prepared.http://www.uk-airport-extras.co.uk/QuickLinks/quick_travel_insurance.html
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