August Whistler Deals

Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

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.

New Look at St. Regis, Aspen

The Hotel St. Regis, Aspen

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.

Courchevel Cooking Courses

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.

Christmas in Courchevel Availability

Hotel le Chabichou, Courchevel 1850

If you are looking for a Christmas ski getaway, availability can still be found in the popular resort of Courchevel. However you have to be quick, as rooms are selling fast after an influx of Christmas enquiries. We have a great selection of luxurious chalets and fantastic hotels on our portfolio, in Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1550.

For example, the Hotel Chabichou as pictured above, perfect for families and couples with ski in, ski out access and a Michelin star restaurant, now only have a small handful of family rooms and suites available over the festive season.

To save you the hassle, why don’t you give us at The Oxford Ski Company a call and we will be delighted to find the perfect property to suit your requirements. Between us all we have visited every property in resort, and will be more than happy to pass on our knowledge and provide impartial advice.

We look forward to hearing from you on +44 1865 398 130.

One Night Free at the Hotel Kilimandjaro

Hotel Kilimandjaro, Courchevel 1850

This ski-in, ski-out hotel is currently offering one night free for each seven night stay taken between the  14^th of January and 11^th February, 2012.

The Kilimandjaro has some of the best room configurations in Courchevel 1850 available for families with small children and as part of this deal there is no supplement for children staying in their parent’s room or suite.

Call The Oxford Ski Company on +44 (0) 1865 398133 before the 31st of August, 2011 to take advantage of this offer.

Flights Filling Fast for Winter 2011/2012

Many enthusiastic skiers are thinking in advance this year and booking their ski holiday for next ski season now. Snowjet have alerted us their flights are filling up already, especially for December departures. In fact, they have sold so many seats they have put on extra flights to meet this high demand, with up to four departures a week heading out to the French and Swiss Alps as early as the 16th December! There is no better time than right now to take advantage of the lowest fares.

We have some fantastic luxury chalets and five star hotels on our portfolio, to include Verbier, Zermatt, Courchevel, Meribel, Val d’Isere and Tignes. These popular resorts are only a short transfer from Sion or Chambery Aiport where Snowjet conveniently fly to. However these are also booking up quickly, with some already fully booked over the festive holiday period.

We don’t want you to miss out, so to check the latest availability please call us at The Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398 130.

“Not Exactly Roughing It” at Beaver Creek, Colorado

Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek

As Beaver Creek‘s clever marketing slogan “not exactly roughing it” may suggest, luxury is not hard to find here. A few of us took a trip out in March this year, and found a pretty resort full of North American charm, beautifully appointed hotels such as the Park Hyatt above, quiet slopes in comparison to some of the larger European resorts, and amazing snow.

We were most impressed, as we discovered throughout Colorado, at the fantastic snow conditions. Beaver Creek receives, on average, an annual snowfall of over 7 and a half metres. The resort closed on the 17th April 2011 with a massive 210cm snow base…it had to close on this date not due to lack of snow, but to allow for the annual Elk migration.

Skiing Beaver Creek is suitable for all abilities, so perfect if you have a mixed group. Your lift pass will also cover you for skiing Vail and Breckenridge, so you really are spoilt for choice in terms of ski terrain. If you are looking for luxury in a resort with an excellent snow record, then Beaver Creek is definitely worthy in our opinion, as is any other resort on our North American portfolio.

To book your holiday to North America for next year’s ski season, please call The Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398 130.

Aspen Mountain to open for summer skiing

The Little Nell, Aspen

Due to the considerable amount of snowfall Aspen Mountain received this season, Aspen Skiing Company has announced they will be opening the mountain for weekend skiing throughout the summer season when conditions permit.

The mountain was due to close this weekend but the locals are hopeful that the Silver Queen Gondola will continue to run given that cool temperatures and good spring snowfall have preserved the 71 inch base layer of snow at the top of Aspen Mountain.

To book your holiday to Aspen for next year’s ski season, please call The Oxford Ski Company on + (0) 1865 398133

Introducing One Ski Hill Place, Breckenridge, Colorado

One Ski Hill Place, Breckenridge

As you may already know, we are expanding our North America portfolio to include Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and Vail along with Aspen, and have included many exciting luxury properties such as One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge, shown above. One Ski Hill Place really is a fantastic property ideal for families, or those venturing over to North America for the first time. It is ideally located at the base of the slopes and the ski school meeting point, the hotel itself has a whole array of facilities to keep you entertained such as a large indoor pool, movie room, and even its own bowling alley!

With all this entertainment you do not really need to leave the hotel, however just a short ride away you find Breckenridge Main Street. Here you will find a typical American, almost ‘Wild West’ ski town, with an abundance of shops and fine eating establishments to cater all tastes. We believe Breckenridge to be a great resort with plenty on offer, not forgetting its impressive snow record, a massive 7.5 metres a season on average!

To find out more about One Ski Hill Place, or indeed all our North American properties, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 130.

North America Early Bird Offers

The Lodge at Vail, Colorado

For those of you keen to book your 2011/2012 ski holiday early there is no better time than right now to take advantage of some fantastic offers.  North American resorts are always keen to secure early bookings, with their early bird incentives reflecting this. Pair this with the amazing snow record, for example Vail accumulating an impressive 12 metres of snow last season, maybe a ski trip to North America is on the cards?

As an example, The Lodge at Vail as featured above, are currently offering a staggering third off all bookings for next season. For a 10 night stay in January 2012 it will cost you just £949 per person in a Deluxe Hotel Room, saving over £300 from the original rate.

To find out about the above offer and many more early booking incentives for next season, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 130.