Tivoli Lodge Davos – special half term offer!

Tivoli Lodge in Davos which features in our Luxury Chalet Collection, is without doubt the most luxurious chalet in the resort and it’s such a great place for families.  Book the chalet for half term from Sun 12th – Sun 19th February and a professional nanny will be provided at no extra cost to take care of the children whilst you ski. If you’d like to take the children out on the slopes with you, they’ll provide a free ski instructor instead!

Amongst other great facilities, Tivoli Lodge  has an ice castle ball pit and a swimming pool with inflatable toys! Children might also enjoy baking in the kitchen, colouring, games the list goes on…

A family staying there recently said, “ We loved every minute of this heavenly holiday.  Four families were spoiled rotten and we leave today promising to return as soon as we can.  Thank you so much to everyone for your infinite patience, smiles and help… big hugs to all   x x x x”

For more details and to talk through all your requirements for your perfect tailor-made skiing holiday call our specialist team today on +44 (0)1993 899 420 or see our website.

New Year in Courchevel!

If its a New Year holiday in Courchevel that you’re after then look no further!
Chalet Anchorage is still available!

Chalet Anchorage is a short walk from the Pralong piste, providing an enviable location in the glamorous Courchevel 1850. The traditional style comes from using old wood and the large terraces and fabulous views makes this a perfect family chalet.

Call one of the Team today to find out more on +44 1993 899 421 or visit www.oxfordski.com for more information.

“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.

Courchevel celebrates skiing

In order to enable a large audience to attend the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup and take full advantage of Courchevel’s ski area on 21 December 2010, the resort is putting an exceptional offer in place.

From 8 o’clock in the morning, the slopes around the stadium will be free to access. A welcome gift will be given to the 10 000 first people to sign up, who will be able to claim a free pass for the rest of the day at the end of the competition.

Sign up on the website at http://www.courchevel.com/skiworldcup/

For the ones who want to ski more and come as well on the competition site, a Courchevel Valley day ski pass is proposed at 15 €.

Offer available by subscription with a “promo code” on the following website only:

http://www.courchevel.com/skiworldcup/

Check out Oxford Ski’s portfolio in Courchevel 1550, 1650 & 1850 for accommodation options (like Chalet Seqouia, pictured), or call us on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

High-end luxury arrives in Courchevel 1550!

Chalet Samarra (sleeps 10)

We can proudly offer you to two luxury chalets in Courchevel 1550. These are certainly not to be sniffed at for those who insist on only being in 1850!

Chalet Elista and Chalet Samarra are located in a private hamlet in the heart of Courchevel 1550, set away from the main road and accessed by a private drive.

With their simple but timeless design, the Kandahar chalets enjoy a great location at the heart of Courchevel 1550, only 300 meters from the ski slopes. The two chalets, each measuring 270 m², perfectly combine traditional style with comfort, luxury and modern convenience.

Comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests, the Samarra chalet makes a superb choice for a winter sports holiday either with family or friends. The chalet enjoys an extensive lounge area with an open fireplace offering stunning views over the Dent du Villard. There is also an open plan kitchen, South-facing terrace, 5 bedrooms with a bathroom and a private garage.

When it comes to unwinding, the Kandahar chalets both feature a relaxation and well-being area that offer a choice of facilities including Jacuzzi, steam room and cinema lounge in chalet Elista, or an indoor pool with counter current swimming and a steam room in chalet Samarra.

Chalet Samarra (sleeps 10)

The Kandahar chalets have been built according to a sustainable development policy. Features include geothermic heating methods and the use of natural building materials, which by no means compromise modern comforts and standards.

To prevent you missing any precious time on the slopes, Each morning the staff will drive you to the ski lift or the ski school meeting point in Courchevel 1550 in a private mini-bus. The resort gondola which runs every day until 7pm, gives direct access to the centre of Courchevel 1850 and takes just 15 minutes.

Prices from €5,900 low season to €10,300 high season.

Call now on 01865 398 130 or email rupert@oxfordski.com

Shemshak Lodge Courchevel 1850 – a new era of uber luxury

Shemshak Lodge is a stunning new chalet situated in an enviable position on the piste in the fabulous Courchevel 1850. Making its′ debut this winter the chalet has been finished to a standard to match this world class resort.

Sleeping up to 12 guests in 5 ensuite bedrooms, the chalet is alpine chic at it′s best, with luxurious materials and state of the art design. Bringing you a whole floor dedicated to your wellness and relaxation, Shemshak features a large swimming pool with panoramic views of the valley, separate jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and your own state of the art gym.

Positioned perfectly to enable you to ski in and ski out, Shemshak Lodge gives you the advantage of a fantastic central location in one of the most glamorous resorts without compromising your access to the best skiing to be found in the Trois Vallees. The lodge′s desirable location means that you are also within walking distance of the famous boutiques of Courchevel 1850 but, you have your own private chauffeur to whisk you back in the comfort of a luxury 4×4 to your perfect ski retreat.

More details of this chalet on www.oxfordski.com

40cm of snow in Val d’Isere and more across the Alps.

Great news for those who wisely booked at Easter and great news for those still planning to book.

The conditions have been excellent across the Alps all the way through until mid to late April for the past few years and so this seems to be the trend. We confidently tell our clients that Spring Skiing is still as good as ever.

40cm in Val d’Isere, 25cm in Meribel, 20cm in St Martin and we have received emails from all of our operators across the Alps saying they they have had fresh snow.

Some last minute offers.

4 – 11 April 2010

St Martin de Belleville, Chalet Abode - €875 per person (from €1,569!). Sleeps 8+2 available of a room by room basis.

Val d’Isere, Chalet Margaux – £995 per adult catered including flights and coach transfers. Sleeps 12 available on a room by room basis.

Verbier, Chalet Berbou – £7,155 total price for the whole chalet catered. Sleeps 6.

11 – 18 February 2010

Chamonix, Chalet Serena – £13,680 total price for the whole chalet catered. Sleeps 14 people.

Please contact +44 1865 398 130 or email info@oxfordski.com for further information on these chalets and other great opportunities to go skiing this season.

Other very good news. Kylie Hardy our Sales Manager had a baby girl on Saturday. She is called Yasmine and all are doing well.

A white Easter is always a good option

Much as we all like to have a white Christmas. If you are a skier then having a white Easter is also a very sensible option. With two months of the season still to go there is plenty of time to go skiing!

EASTER HOLIDAYS
28 March – 4 April 2010
Chalet Hermine in Courchevel 1850 – sleeps 10 people. £32,870
Chalet Montana in Val d’Isere – sleeps 12 + 3. £43,824
Chalet Chineur in Verbier – sleep 8. £13,950
Chalet de Drus in Chamonix – sleeps 14. €20,000 You know it makes sense! Book a skiing holiday!!

Some Fantastic Chalets at Great Prices for Easter

As we pass the mid point of the 2009/10 season there is still the chance to book a chalet for the children’s Easter break.  Please see below for some excellent chalets still available over the Easter holidays.

COURCHEVEL 1850: CHALET  EGLANTIER (5 bedrooms, 10 people)

Dates: 3rd-10th April

Price: €41,600  (reduced from €51,600)

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Celebrate New Year by booking a skiing holiday

Chalet Grace, (sleeps 10 + 4)

The start to 2010 has been busier than ever with people booking up their skiing holidays for the rest of this excellent ski season. There is no doubt the snow on the ground in the UK has put people in the mood to go and enjoy the mountains of it in the Alps.

The following top properties are available for the peak dates.

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