Amazing Offer at The Limelight Lodge, Aspen

The Limelight Lodge, Aspen, Colorado, USA

The luxury ski resort, Aspen is incredible. A few of us were lucky enough to take a trip out here in March last season and found a great traditional ski town full of character, a great mix of high end shopping to affordable boutiques, and with a mix of clientèle to match. To top this off we had fantastic snow conditions, and the ski terrain on offer is vast.

Aspen can easily be an affordable couples ski holiday or family ski holiday, contrary to some belief.

We have a great offer at the luxury ski hotel, The Limelight Lodge shown above, offering up to 30% off the hotel, return flights and transfers. You have to be quick though, it ends on the 31st August.

To give you an example, a 10 night stay, bed and breakfast, over New Year is just over £2,000 per person for the package!

For more information on this offer, Aspen, or indeed all hotels on our North American portfolio, please call the Oxford Ski Company on +44 (0) 1865 398 132.

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.

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.

Free Night at The Lodge, Verbier, this Summer!

The Lodge, Verbier

Summer in the Alps can be just as exciting and invigorating as Winter. Many resorts in Europe are open year-round, and Verbier proves a great Summer escape. Hiking, mountain biking, golf, canyoning and even paragliding are just some of the exciting activities on offer through these warm months.

The Lodge, as pictured above, is a fantastic luxurious chalet owned by Richard Branson. It comprises of nine bedrooms, spacious living/dining area, indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, gym and even a party room! For those looking to relax, the terrace and outdoor jacuzzi is the perfect spot to enjoy the sun. If this has not enticed you already, they are offering a free night stay for bookings four nights or longer!! Rates start from £560 per room per night based on two people sharing, and include all food and beverages as well as top quality wines and house champagne.

For more details on The Lodge, or any other property available this Summer, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 130.

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.

Summer in the Alps

The Alps during the summer months are beautiful. The weather is warm, the scenery is stunning and there is still plenty to do. Resorts such as Chamonix and Zermatt are open all year round, offering the perfect holiday spot. Why not book a luxury chalet for your summer getaway?

There are some fabulous chalets on our portfolio which are offering summer breaks – catered, self-catered or on a B & B basis. How about Marmotte Hideaway 1 in Chamonix, with its lovely indoor swimming pool? Or Chalet Maurice in Zermatt with its stunning Matterhorn views? Both resorts have plenty of activities to keep you busy – walking, biking, horse riding and even golf!

Give the Oxford Ski Company a call today on +44 (0) 1865 398130 and we can find you the best possible options for your summer break!

Zermatt Unplugged 2011, 12th-16th April 2011

The Oxford Ski Company is pleased to offer stays in Zermatt luxury accommodation throughout the famous Zermatt Unplugged Festival 2011. Taking place from 12th-16th April, music fans will be taking the opportunity to combine a full day’s skiing with a selection of attractions over the course of these five days.

Headliners perform in the purpose-built 2,000 seat marquee at Zermatt’s centre, with nine smaller venues located around the resort, and on the slopes.

Forty-four concerts in total mean there is a show for every musical taste, ranging from Seal and Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson to David Gray and OneRepublic.

Zermatt offers outstanding skiing mid-April, with extensive glaciers and a deep snow base. There is always powder on the higher pistes, while the resort runs are guaranteed still to be open, and with more daylight hours and rising temperatures, all this allows for more relaxed skiing and lunching. For those who like off-piste, April is the month to go for – spring showers mean frequent snowfalls.

Book a stay in any of these great Zermatt properties through The Oxford Ski Company, and a dedicated concierge service will organise tickets for the concerts of your choice throughout the festival.

Chalet Zanana (sleeps 4)
Chalet Venus (sleeps 6)
Zermatt Loft (sleeps 6)
Zer Egga (sleeps 6)
Chalet Carmen (sleeps
The Zermatt Lodge (sleeps 10)
Chalet Gemini (sleeps 10)