We have moved!
We have moved to our new (very smart) offices in the market town of Witney. Please note our new contact details are as follows….
PHONE: +44 1993 899 420
ADDRESS: 18 Thorney Leys Business Park, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4GE
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Gabriella Le Breton launches new website
http://www.gabriella-lebreton.com
Our good friend, globetrotter and ski enthusiast Gabriella Le Breton, has just launched her own website and travel blog to track her epic adventures both on, and off the piste.
Gabriella explains why she has decided to launch her own blog…
When I tell people I’m a travel writer, it invariably sparks some gentle abuse followed by a series of questions about how I get away with being paid for being “on holiday”. I frequently think I have the best job in the world, but budding travel writers be warned: it’s a career that pays more handsomely in experience than cash.
The travel editor of a national newspaper hit the nail on the head when he described travel writers as “Champagne paupers” – when I’m researching a feature abroad, I might be sipping Dom Perignon in a sumptuous chalet after a day’s heli-skiing but when I’m back home, chances are you’ll find me scouring the shops of Clapham for bargains…
The purpose of this intermittent blog is, therefore, to share the ever-changing routine of a travel writer – both the highs and the lows – with those curious about the reality of this extraordinary job.
Keep this site bookmarked (along with our blog, oxfordski.com and luxurychaletcollection.com) for some travel inspiration!
Great feedback on The Luxury Chalet Collection website
Last week we relaunched the Luxury Chalet Collection website for the Winter 2011/12 season. The website was rebuilt form the ground up by Gibe Digital in Bristol. Please see their recent Blog about this…
These 20 most exclusive ski chalets and lodges to rent in the world are hand picked by The Oxford Ski Company, the leading luxury ski specialist travel agency in the UK.
“These are not the 20 most expensive chalets in the Alps, that would be a very different list, but The Oxford Ski Company’s honest and impartial assessment of the chalets they believe offer something truly remarkable. I have been extremely fortunate to visit, and write about, many luxury chalets, but I cannot claim to have the same level of insight that Rupert and his team can bring to the Alpine table. Not only have they visited all of these chalets, and many, many more, over several seasons, but they also have the ultimate research tool: you, the guests. They are in a unique position to make an up-to-date value judgment on not just the design of the chalets but also the service, the food and, above all, the value for money”
Felix Milns, Financial Times, Tatler
Here are a few comments from Twitter…
“HTML5 + Umbraco + Amazing photography + worlds 20 most luxury chalets = epic win by @gibedigital”
“@gibedigital Awesome! Beautiful design and photography meticulously coded. Very well done!”
“@gibedigital man, that site is beautiful. Nice work guys”
“Lovely site by @gibedigital”
“The big five” – five of the best luxury ski chalets
Below, we introduce to you a selection of five of our top luxury ski holidays. The Oxford Ski Company features luxury ski chalets and hotels throughout Europe and North America…
1. Chalet No.14, Verbier
More private boutique hotel than luxury ski chalet, this property offers extreme levels of comfort and style for large groups. The perfect destination for a corporate ski event or a large gathering of family and friends. During the peak weeks of the season the property is available to take exclusively, sleeping up to 26. During other weeks of the season you can experience long weekends or bookings on a room by room basis. More details >>
2. Chalet Gentianes, Courchevel 1850
Located in arguably one of the best positions in Courchevel 1850, this luxury ski chalet is located in the forest, directly on the piste yet only a stones throw from the very centre of the resort. Location aside, this luxury ski chalet in Courchevel 1850 offers refined levels of service and has some of the best private chalet spa facilities we have seen. More details >>
3. Chalet Marco Polo, Val d’Isere
A newcomer to the Val d’Isere luxury ski chalet scene this season, Marco Polo is the sister chalet to the already-renowned Chalet Lhotse, Le Rocher and Solyneou. Offering 750sqm of living space, this chalet has been conceived to include every facility imaginable, from a private spa, swimming pool with decks and lighting to create the most incredible pool party, down the refined levels of comfort in the bedrooms with the finest bed linen and down duvets. More details >>
4. Chalet Dent Blanche, Verbier
While Verbier is renowned for having one of the greatest densities of luxury ski chalets in Switzerland, this beautiful chalet is often overlooked by the press and reviewers. We love it. At 950sqm and sleeping up to 14 people this is a large chalet with a fantastic indoor swimming pool, massage room and spa, and with an enthusiastic team of staff to look after your every need. More details >>
5. Chalet Zermatt Peak, Zermatt
Launched for the 2010/11 season, this luxury ski chalet in Zermatt has been a huge hit with our guests. Commanding one of the best positions in Zermatt, the chalet overlooks the village and Matterhorn, and has been finished with an extraordinary level of detail. The same attention to detail is mirrored in the levels of service by your chalet manager, host, private chef and housekeeping staff. More details >>
For more information on any of these luxury ski chalets and lodges, please contact The Oxford Ski Company on 01865 398 130. Each of these chalets has been personally inspected by one of our team to ensure we can find the perfect chalet to match you requirements.
Fantastic offers for flexible stays in Chamonix Valley
Les Granges d′en Haut is an exclusive hamlet of 14 chalets nestled in a secluded forest enclave overlooking the Chamonix Valley. Each luxury property, made of burnt wood and centred around a Baroque chapel has been designed to the highest standard with polished granite bathrooms, plaid and velvet soft furnishings and crisp white linen providing a cosy atmosphere that mixes traditional with contemporary.
Two bedroom chalet €790 per night (reduced from €1,360)
Three bedroom chalet €890 per night (reduced from €1,520)
Four bedroom chalet €990 per night (reduced from €1,690)
These offers represent a fantastic late booking discount and are valid until 10th April 2011. Breakfast not included in the price.
Call us now for more details
+44 (0) 1865 398130
An exciting opportunity to work for The Oxford Ski Company
The leading agent in luxury chalets and hotels across the Alps and North America.
Position: Chalet Sales Consultant
Start: Spring – currently interviewing in the UK and the Alps!
Location: Oxfordshire
Package: competitive salary, good commission incentives, regular inspection visits to the Alps in Summer and Winter and the opportunity to go skiing (or boarding) several times each year.
Experience: To have worked at least one ski season, have a passion for skiing and a wish to enjoy your job.
How: Please send CV’s to rupert@oxfordski.com or call 01865 398 130.
If you recommend someone who takes up one of the position a case of fine wine is yours.
Fresh snow in Meribel and Courchevel 1850
The snow we have been waiting for has arrived! This is the latest image (taken at 9am this morning) from the resort manager of Shemshak Lodge in Courchevel (Courchevel’s new luxury ski chalet) and Chalet Aurore in Meribel.
Thank you for sending this over Ceri.
If you were waiting for the snow, then its here! We think it’s going to be the best March skiing for many years, so get in touch now if you are yet to book anything.
www.oxfordski.com – tel: 01865 398 130
Twitter feed and ‘tweet’ link
Your can now view our Twitter feed live on this Blog, located on the right hand side. There is also a new ’tweet’ button on each post so that you can share your content with with your followers.
If you are not already following us, please do so @oxfordski
Don’t forget about March!
For anyone looking to avoid the busier weeks of the season, don’t forget that March is a great time to ski; the mountain is usually much quieter, the days are longer and there are some great price incentives to book!
Contact our expert travel consultants so that we can match the best property with your exact requirements.
Visit our website, or call on +44 (0) 1865 398130.
Fresh snow is coming!
Fresh snow is forecast for next week in the Alps ahead of February half term!
And if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to book for the holidays.
Snowjet have availability on flights from Stansted to Sion on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February.
There are also remaining seats on Snowjet flights from Stansted, Gatwick and Bristol to Chambery on Saturday 19th February.
So why not spend the holidays on the slopes in the Alps?
Call us now for information on availability for half-term! +44 (0) 1865 398130.
