The office will now be open every weekday from 8am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. Outside of those hours feel free to leave us a voice mail and one of our Sales Consultants will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively you can chat online with a consultant via our new function to be found at the bottom left hand side of our website pages. Visit www.oxfordski.com to try it out today.

The Hotel Lodge Park, Megeve, France

Megeve’s beautiful ski area, close proximity to Geneva and flourishing summer market has made it a favourable resort for families to buy a holiday home in. The quasi-stable population who reside there gives it a real sense of an authentic Alpine town. Other than the multitude of privately owned chalets, there are plenty of luxurious commercial chalets and several high-end hotels to cater for the influx of guests who gravitate there whenever the sun is out! These properties are becoming more and more popular with English and international guests looking for a truly Alpine atmosphere and a resort that can provide more than just good skiing. Indeed, Megève has become infamous for its spa, dining and shopping culture as much as its great skiing. Roll your spa mini-break, shopping weekend away and this year’s ski trip into one by heading for Megeve !

Where to stay?

A firm favourite with Tripadvisor contributors is The Fermes de Maries, which is a collection of renovated chalets that have been given a luxurious and unashamedly Alpine finish.

For out and out luxury, style and service, treat the family to a stay in Chalet Brickell, exclusively offered by The Luxury Chalet Company for the first time on the rental market, this coming season.

What to do?

Guests to the resort enjoy the four s’s; ski, spa, shopping and sun, all of which Megeve provides in abundance! What is more, neighbouring Courmayeur and Chamonix offer the opportunity of days trip should you get restless.

Where to eat?

Megeve is a haven of traditional, French, gastronomical excellence and Emmanuel Renault is amongst its staunch protectors, with two Michelin stars to prove it. Try his ‘degustation’ menu at the Hotel Flocon de Sel or learn how to make it on his prestigious cooking course.

How to get there?

Megeve is on an easy route to Geneva which takes just over an hour and a half. Arrive in style by booking Elite car, with or without chauffeur.

At a higher altitude of 6 metres than both Courchevel 1850 and Val d’Isère, the illustrious ski resort of St Moritz is a formidable choice for an early ski trip due to its consistently good, early snowfall record.

Glacier skiing, superior snow-making facilities and a clientèle not overly fussed about skiing makes for better snow conditions throughout the season, than other equally popular, high resorts.

Make your money go further on your pre-Christmas ski trip by staying at the five star Hotel Carlton. For all bookings made at least 60 days before check-in, the hotel is offering a 20% discount on the normal rate of their suites. This offer applies only for reservations made between the 9th and the 18th of December, 2011.

As with all our properties, at least one of our Sales Consultants will have inspected the Hotel Carlton so do call for our first hand knowledge on + (0) 1865 398 133.

Passengers travelling from London City will have the choice of five flights per day, up from four flights in previous years.

French passengers will now be able to fly direct from Nice thanks to a bi-daily route, scheduled to commence in February, 2012.

As of December, 2011 SWISS will be doubling its current timetable to Moscow, ready for next ski season.

Oxford Ski consultants are able to advise you on the best route to take to resort, as well as the best accommodation to suit your needs. Do call on + (0) 1865 398130 to discuss your options for this coming winter.

For those looking to test the water and try a ski trip to North America for the first time, Whistler is an ideal resort to start with. Fans of the Four Seasons’ brand will find familiarity in Whistler’s own offering.

The Four Seasons, Whistler is currently offering a 4th night free, double upgrade and $400 hotel credit to guests who book before the 31st of August.

If the idea of a chalet style holiday would make you feel more at ease about trying Canada then the operator of several private homes are offering a free 6th night for bookings made before the 6th of August.

Please call the Oxford Ski Company to find out what deals we have available in Whistler on lift passes, ski hire and ski lessons.

Those looking for a sneak peak  at the end result of the St. Regis Aspen Resort’s $30 million renovation need look no further than the Oxford Ski Company’s website. Here you will find images of one of the renovated guest rooms, seen by several of our Sales Department on a recent trip to view the property. Not only will all the 179 guest rooms be renovated in an elegant style reminiscent of the Gilded Age when the doors open for their winter season in December, guests will also find the following enhanced features:

• An improved driveway and entrance
• New front desk and concierge desk design allowing for greater guest interaction
• Grand staircase connecting the lobby level to the lower level ballrooms
• Newly created library with fireplace, sofas, bookshelves, and game tables
• Fresh restaurant concept and location – allowing for outside dining
• High-end retail boutique
• Embellished ballroom and meeting space inspired by the Gilded Age
• Renovated pool area
• Completely redesigned guestrooms offering a separate shower and tub

Should you want to talk further with a Sales Consultant about this hotel or any others on our North American portfolio, please call The Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 132.

As we get closer to the winter season more new and exciting options are becoming available. This week we are pleased to announce that 3 chalets are now available to upgrade to Platinum service; these chalets are:

• Chalet Davos, Val D’Isere
• Taiga Lodge, Meribel
• Chalet Lugano, La Plagne

The Platinum Service adds certain indulgences to your holiday to make it one to remember.

• Firstly, your private chef will call you before you arrive to discuss your tastes and will create a bespoke menu for you.
  • A valet parking service at your departure airport.
  • A Private taxi service will take you to resort
  • In Val d’Isere and Meribel a private chauffeur will be at your disposal throughout your stay.
  • The Sommelier will have hand-selected fine wines to accompany your personal menu and your chalet host/hostess will keep your complimentary mini-bar stocked with beers, soft drinks and snacks.
  • A choice of espressos and home-made fruit smoothies will be available at breakfast, along with an array of continental and cooked options. Served every morning.

Hidden Dragon is one of the most exclusive and beautiful chalets in the Alps, available for rental. If you fancy a holiday of a lifetime in this fabulous chalet, give The Oxford Ski Company a call today.

Hidden Dragon offers spacious alpine-chic living with direct access to the dynamic 4 Valleys ski region. Your stay will encompass everything a luxury ski holiday is about – ‘ski in, ski out’ location, fabulous dining, champagne receptions, relaxing in hot tubs, breathtaking mountain views, service which is second to none and above all a haven of tranquillity in stunning mountain surroundings.

Why not book an incredible Christmas and New Year getaway at Hidden Dragon? With flexible dates it really will be tailored to suit your every need.

Chalet le Manoir, Alpe d’Huez

We are pleased to announce that 4 chalets within our portfolio are available for room by room bookings, throughout the season, to families with children and infants. The 4 chalets are all in different resorts and are –

• Redwood Suite, Aspen Lodge in Val d’Isere
• Chalet Altair in Meribel
• Chalet Du Pre in Morzine
• Chalet Le Manoir in Alpe d’Huez

To celebrate this exciting news, all children booked in to Chalet Altair before the end of August 2011, will travel at half price*

All the chalets come equipped with stair gates, changing mats, microwave steriliser and sterilising tablets, washing machine access and a selection of toys.

The following are provided for your little ones; full-fat fresh milk for infants, fresh home-made purées, children’s cutlery and crockery, car seats in resort (not on transfer) and pre-bookable infant packs. Other items that can also be requested are bed guards, potties, toilet step and seat and table booster.

Private nannies can be booked with the chalets, and highlights include -

• You will receive a ‘nanny profile’ before you travel so you know a little more about who will be looking after your children
• A Sunday night welcome meeting with your nanny gives you the opportunity to ask any questions and discuss the plan for the week
• Nannies can accompany younger children during ski school (subject to ski school consent)
• Nannies can bring children up the mountain to meet you for lunch
• Children can look forward to play dates with other children and nannies
• Nannies are more than happy to help with any holiday homework
• All nannies have mobile phones so are fully contactable

*Subject to availability. Excludes 26^th December 2011, 2^nd January 2012, 12^th February 2012, 1^st April 2012 and 8^th April 2012.

Not only can you expect to find outstanding ski tuition in this resort where five star establishments are rapidly pervading, you can now receive the finest in cookery instruction.

Hotel le Strato whose restaurant has built a formidable reputation for itself, amongst guests and locals alike, since its opening two seasons ago, is offering packages to include three hours of cookery lessons per morning. This is conducted by Sylvestre Wahid, who has been attributed a one star Michelin standard for his work at the Strato restaurant and had previous acquired two stars when working at the L’Oustau de Baumanière.

Once you have mastered the subtle and refined flavours with the chef, you will enjoy your creations as a group for lunch.

The course costs 1,390€ per night, for two people and includes breakfast and accommodation. Courses will be running from the 9th – 15th of December and a two night minimum stay is necessary.

To find out more, please call the Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398130 and ask for a member of the Hotel Department.