Deluxe Ski Holiday Destinations

Skiing is a fantastic pastime. Whether it is hurtling down a freshly bashed piste at breakneck speeds, watching your skis disappear under fresh morning powder or simply learning the ropes on a gentler slope, there certainly is something for everyone when it comes to a ski holiday. Whereas once images of luxury holidays may have been reserved for sipping cocktails on a sandy beach, you can now experience your skiing getaway in a similar style. Take a look at some of these examples to whet your appetite for luxury ski holidays:

• Looking for one of Europe’s top destinations for both skiing quality and buzzing nightlife? Then look no further than Austria’s gem, St Anton. With a fine selection of distinctive chalets to choose from that range from traditional Tyrolean homes to penthouse apartments with saunas and outdoor hot tubs, there is ample opportunity for any group size to experience their skiing holiday in lavish surroundings.

• Val d’Isére is France’s counter to St Anton with its legendary nightlife!

• Courchavel offers fine restaurants and shops at the foot of incredible skiing that just screams luxury.

• Not to miss out, Switzerland has a host of luxurious destinations. St Moritz oozes style, elegance and class.

• Zermatt will simply leave you breathless with the incredible Matterhorn as your daily backdrop.

• If you don’t mind going a bit further afield in search of your skiing Mecca, then Whistler in Canada could be the destination for you. With season long deep snow and the largest ski area in North America, this is a destination you should consider seriously.

• Head south into the USA and you will find an extensive range of ski resorts to tickle you. Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly, Northstar and Squaw Valley Resorts hum with Californian exuberance dusted with exceptional snow.

• When one thinks of luxury ski holidays in the USA however, typically the mind dreams of Aspen and Snowmass. Colorado’s red carpet runs through this beautiful town that is as pretty as the stars that visit it, and is the only North American resort to offer four incredible mountains on one ski pass.

• Lastly, for those looking to immerse themselves in authentic Western American culture, then Jackson Hole is ideal for you. The streets are dotted with wooden sidewalks and swing door saloons, allowing you to ski through masses of snow right into a Dirty Harry film set!

• Caroline Halloway is a massive ski fan and she likes to discover new destinations every winter. She is amazed how many more destinations are still out there to be discovered.