Incredible Verbier deals!

Do you like to keep things simple? How does an all inclusive holiday in the fabulous resort of Verbier sound?

Throughout March and April we can offer an amazing ‘all inclusive’ price where you don’t need to worry about a thing – Lift passes, transfers, equipment hire and 1 day of ski guiding are all included when you book one of these beautiful Chalets:

Chalet Kernow
Chalet Bella Coola
Les Esserts
Gentianes
Fontanet
Le Ti

It goes without saying that you will also receive top notch service, fabulous cuisine and an all round wonderful holiday.

AND………

If you want the luxury Chalet experience but there are just two of you or you are a small group, we also have the perfect solution. The fabulous Chalet Fontanet is available to book room by room on 26th February or 25th March at just £2,500 per person. That’s not all though, you also receive a free lift pass! It really doesn’t get much better..

To find out more details of this incredible offer, please call The Oxford Ski Company today on +44 1993 899 420 and we can make your holiday booking as hassle free and straightforward as possible. Simply look no further.

Giant Spiders in Verbier

We’ve all noticed that winter is just around the corner; and the question everyone is afraid to ask is, what’s the snow going to be like this season?

Fear not, however! Fortunately the boys at Performance Verbier ski school have a scientifically sound snow forecast. It involves the number of berries on the trees and size of the spiders in the sink.

Verbier is inundated with giant arachnids this autumn, which if superstition and old wives tales are to believed mean (along with the berries on the trees) that the snow is going to fall and give Verbier a fantastic season.

“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.

New BA app offers mobile boarding passes

Available on iTunes from 19 July, the free BA2go app aims to make getting your flight information even easier

The BA2go app for the iPhone is free to download from iTunes.

Currently available for the iPhone, the free “BA2go” app from British Airways offers mobile boarding passes which can be scanned at check-in to passengers who are members of the BA Executive Club – a service which is free to join online.

The app is also free to download for passengers who are not members of the Executive Club who can access improved flight information, travel news, FAQs, a Twitter news feed and the ba.com mobile website all direct from their iPhone.

“Mobility and convenience is key for our customers” commented BA Head of Digital Marketing Chris Davies. “The Mobile Boarding Pass feature for Executive Club iPhone users will be especially welcome for those customers unable to print off their own boarding cards when returning from overseas”.

The mobile boarding pass functionality is being rolled out on both UK and international flights. A version of the app for Google Android and Blackberry devices will also be available in July 2010.

Some incentives to book early for next season

You can save money already if you book in advance. This will also mean you get the right chalet. Booking late often offers good prices but at a loss of choice and quality.

VERBIER
5% discount on the following chalets is booked before the 1st of June (excludes New Year and Half Term).

Chalet Septieme Ciel (Sleeps 12)
Chalet Sorojasa (Sleeps 10)
Chalet Treize Etoile (Sleeps 10)
Chalet Cybou (Sleeps 8 )

All of the above are serviced and catered to a very high standard.

MEGEVE
Hotel Alpaga 10% discount if booked before the 31st of August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.
Chalet Firmin (Sleeps 8+4)10% discount if booked before the 31st of August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.

CHAMONIX
Chalet Flavie (Sleeps 8)10% discount if booked before the 31st August or 15% discount if paid in full. Bed and breakfast included.

Please contact us to get ahead of the game and get the best chalets at the right prices.

Call us on 0044 1865 398 130.

Luxury ski chalets with private swimming pools

Each year we inspect many new chalets to add to our portfolio of luxury ski chalets. Some are new build and many are stunning conversions of older chalets which have been upgraded to the very latest of standards with the “must have” facilities.

There is a growing trend for luxury ski chalets with swimming pools and we are delighted to showcase some of our favourite luxury alpine chalets with these facilities….

France - luxury chalets in France
Chalet Black Pearl, sleeps 10 - Luxury Ski Chalet Val d’Isere with private pool
Chalet Le Rocher, sleeps 14 - Luxury Chalet with swimming pool Val d Isere
Chalet Pearl, sleeps 14 - Luxury Chalets Courchevel 1850
Chalet Baloo, sleeps 8 - Luxury Ski Chalets Chamonix with pool

Switzerland - luxury chalets in Switzerland
Chalet Sorojasa, sleeps 10 - Luxury Ski Chalet Verbier with swimming pools
Sagittare, Gentianes, sleeps 12 - Luxury Chalets Verbier
Chalet Nyumba, sleeps 14 - Luxury Ski Chalets Verbier with swimming pool

Austria - luxury chalets in Austria
Aurelio Clubhouse, sleeps 16 - Luxury Ski Chalets Lech

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!!

We are only half way through the season…..there is still time to ski

The good news is that we are only half way through this winter season and so if you have not booked already there is still plenty of time to go skiing. Or why not treat yourself to a second holiday.

Please see some great deals below in these catered chalets.

MERIBEL – Free childcare to be taken advantage of.

27 Feb – 6 March Chalet Virage – £699 per person with one free crech place per couple. Sold on a room by room basis

4 – 11 April (Easter holidays) Chalet Nant de Morel (10) £8,500 for exclusive us of the whole chalet.

VERBIER

28 Feb or 7 March Chalet Sorojasa (10) £13,550 or £14,400 for exclusive use.

28 March (Easter holidays) Chalet Treize Etoiles II (10+2) £16,950 for exclusive use.

28 March (Easter holidays) Chalet Plein Soleil (6) £9,500 for exclusive use.

ZERMATT

21 – 28 Feb Chalet Ulysse (8) CHF15,990/£9,594 for exclusive use.

28 Feb – 7 March Chalet Grace (10+2)  CHF38,640/£23,184 for exclusive use.

Please contact the office and speak to the sales consultants to discuss these chalets and many more. 0044 1865 398 130.

Half Term – Flights and chalet available

Chalet Baloo, sleeps 8

Flight Only Seat Sale for Half Term and some chalets to match.

FLIGHT DETAILS
British Airways            LGW-GVA         BA8610C/11C              0840-1115       1155-1235.  £349 per seat
ii)         British Airways            LGW-GVA         BA8624C/25C              1000-1240       1330-1410. £349 per seat
iii)        Bmi                               MAN-GVA         BD7371/72                  0820-1125       1205-1305. £349 per seat
The prices for the above charter flights include ski carriage, and all airport taxes.

VERBIER
Chalet Crijibe – Sleeps 10 people. CHF31,500 (£18,695)

CHAMONIX
Chalet Baloo – Sleeps 8.  £23,625
Chalet Serena – Sleeps 14. £28,900

With only a few weeks to go we still have some wonderful options to enjoy a family, Half Term skiing holidays. All the above chalets have ben discounted so there are some better prices to be made the most of.

Please call +44 1865 398 130.

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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