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.

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.

“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.

Skiathon announced a runaway success!

• Last week’s Disability Snowsport UK’s Skiathon was a huge success!  Although no one reached the targeted runs of 666, the Oxford Ski Team came close at 498 and came 3rd overall on the day!  The donation total to date is £665, just £1 off the targeted £666, and you can still donate until the end of June, so please give generously to a great cause!

Regional station Anglia TV was there filming and even managed to get some great shots of the team.  A great day was had by all, with some very tired bodies and sore legs in the office the next day.

To connect to our Just Giving page, just follow this link.

Home, and recovered from all the excitement of the day, the team are now back at their desks and busily fielding enquiries for luxury catered ski chalets and luxury hotels, for next season (2011/12).   If you – like so many of our clients – are now thinking of your next ski trip, why not call one of the team for good availability at this early stage.  That being said, it won’t be long before the pick of the best properties start filling up, so why not get your booking in now!

We look forward to hearing from you on +44 (0) 1865 398130.

New St Anton Properties for next season

The Oxford Ski company are delighted to announce that they will have 5 new apartments available in St Anton for next season. The apartments were finished in 2010 and were rented for part of last season, with 2011/12 being the first full season.

The apartments are ideally situated in the Nasserein area of St Anton, just a few minutes walk from the Nasserein lift station, and can be rented individually, or three of them can be combined to make the fantastic Chalet Austria which is ideal for large family gatherings or corporate groups. The apartments can be rented on a catered or self catered basis, and when rented on a catered basis come with services such as a driving service and complimentary ski instruction on one day of the week.

To get to/from the resort centre it is a flat 10 minute walk, or of course you could use the complimentary driving service.

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.

Lodge Montagnard awarded fifth star

The Granges d’en Haut, Chamonix

Both properties of the Lodge Montagnard, Les Granges d’en Haut and the Alpaga, have recently been awarded a five star rating.

The Granges d’en Haut is a beautiful collection of chalets situated in the family friendly resort of Les Houches. Their chalets range in size from two bedroom to four bedroom. All guests can enjoy access to the hotel’s spa and restaurant facilities as well as its shuttle service to the slopes of Les Houches.

The Hotel Alpaga in Megeve is similarly made up of a hamlet of chalets, although guests here can choose from hotel rooms, apartments and chalets of various configurations. The main chalet contains the hotel’s spa, bar and restaurant which is popular with residents and locals alike.

Call the Oxford Ski Company to plan your holiday at either of these properties on: +44 (0) 1865 398133.

New Additions to our North American Portfolio

The Ritz Carlton Residences, Vail, Colorado

The fantastic snow reports coming from the US this year have, no doubt, inspired the recent flurry of fresh enquiries we’ve received for North American ski holidays. When it reached the end of February and many resorts in Colorado had already received as much snowfall as they normally would in a year, we decided it was time to expand our North American portfolio and a reconnaissance exercise was in order.

Our exploration took us to Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and Aspen; all of which we found to be in possession of fantastic ski areas, plenty of character, perfect snow and luxury accommodation worthy of our clients.

As well as a wealth of luxury hotels, we also unearthed a stunning array of exclusive private homes, penthouses and residences.

To find out about early booking incentives offered by such properties for next season, please call the Oxford Ski Company on: +44 1865 398 133

Early booking discount on luxury catered ski chalets in Verbier

The Oxford Ski Company is thrilled to offer a 10% discount on bookings in the following Verbier luxury catered chalets for next season 2011/12.  Enquiries are already coming in thick and fast for peak weeks, so to secure your ideal ski property, contact us now.

Bella Coola (sleeps 11, pictured above) – Anglo-Indian four poster beds, flowing curtains and jewel bright throws, give Bella Coola’s four double bedrooms a romantic, colonial feel. The top floor of the chalet is given over to a spacious master bedroom suite, complete with study, dressing room, bathroom and private terrace.

Sagittaire (sleeps 28 + 3) – Guests at Sagittaire can enjoy all the facilities of their own private luxury spa, with a 10 metre swimming pool, large hammam and massage therapy room, constructed in a sleek design of stone and mosaic. On the floor above, overlooking the pool, is a gym complex with a selection of machines and a spacious stretching area.

Les Esserts (sleeps 4 + 2) – Les Esserts, a ground floor apartment, offers the opportunity for a smaller party to access all the facilities of the larger Sagittaire. The apartment is decorated in a contemporary rustic style with a combination of modern furniture and traditional Swiss antiques.

Le Ti (sleeps 6 + 3) – a beautiful stand-alone chalet located on the Chemin de Clambin, a five-minute walk from Verbier’s town centre. Although construction was only completed in 2005, it has been finished in old wood and stone and decorated with warm, rich furnishings and textiles giving a traditional, rustic feel to each and every room.

Gentianes (sleeps 12) – located across the top two floors of the prestigious Sagittaire, the spacious open plan living and dining area is most certainly a room with a view. Large picture windows and a south facing terrace make the most of panoramic views over the Val de Bagnes. After the sun has set, the old wood pitched ceilings and large open fireplace give a cosy chalet atmosphere, complimented by comfy sofas and rustic antiques.

Fontanet (sleeps 12 + 1) – A very spacious, open plan living area is located on the second floor of Sagittaire, with large panorama windows, giving a bird′s eye view of Savoleyres and the Val de Bagnes. The apartment has been designed to provide plenty of space to relax and have fun. The elegant living and dining area with open fireplace is furnished with a mix of modern and antique pieces and is linked by folding doors to a billiard room with bar and separate TV snug.

Chalet Kernow (sleeps 12 + 2) – The chalet is extremely spacious and sleeps up to 14 people in over 500sqm of accommodation. It has been decorated to the highest standard by a leading interior designer and facilities include a snooker table, outdoor Jacuzzi and mini spa with sauna, steam room and massage area.

Call now on +44 (0) 1865 398130, or visit us at www.oxfordski.com

Another beautiful ski day….

…If you have any great shots of the slopes, please send them onto us.  We will be thrilled to post them here at the Oxford Ski blog.