Ski Christmas

Well we are nearly at the half way point between the last Christmas ski vacation and the next Christmas ski holidays. If you are looking for a great family chalet in a luxury ski resort then these are likely to go first and therefore we advise now is as good as time as any to make the Christmas ski booking.

Easter Skiing

If you are thinking about an Easter ski holiday, a luxury ski resort is a must in our view as the high altitude nature of the ski resort ensures good now conditions whereas lesser resorts can suffer at the hands of the impending spring / summer.

This said, choose well, and the Easter skiing can be some of the best with long days, lots of sunshine, and in the following ski areas great snow:

• Chamonix
• Courchevel
• Meribel
• St Anton
• Tignes
• Val Thorens
• Verbier
• Zermatt

Ski In Ski Out

If you are going to stay at a great luxury ski resort, why not go the whole hog and secure a ski in ski out slope side chalet for the total convenience and maximum skiing. Yes you'll have to pay a small premium, but then again you won't be wasting ski time getting to and from the slopes. And if you are looking for a great luxury catered chalet, don't wait to long as you wont be the only one's looking.

Family Chalet

One of the best family chalets in Chamonix, one of the worlds best luxury ski resorts, is ski in ski out Chalet Prarion. Located on the piste, and just above the ESF Ski School for real family ski convenience it boasts exceptional luxury family ski facilities, at an exceptionally good family ski price:

• Games Room (including pool table (full size), Wii, and home ciema (50" flat screen)
• Cinema Projection for that 'night at the movies'
• A fabulous south facing terrace and large garden for the children
• A sunken luxury hot tub

And then there is the four staff:

• Professional chef
• On call driver
• Chalet Host
• Children's Entertainer (with optional nanny service)

A truly exceptional family chalet in a great luxury ski resort.

Ski Half Term

If you are looking for great family chalets for the half term ski holidays, in the best ski resorts, then an early enquiry is strongly recommended. Already the best family ski chalets, in great luxury ski resorts are being taken by the families in the know.

Although the ski half term demand is once again split over the two weeks depending on region and whether private or public schools, both the 12th February 2011 and 19th February 2011 half term ski weeks are likely to be sold out long before the end of the year.

Easter Ski

Its never too late to ski in the best luxury ski resorts, and even after the Easter ski weeks that have just passed, which had some of the best snow of the season, more snow is forecast this week at all levels with a north east wind bringing cold weather, broken by bouts of sunshine.

I am often asked what are the April conditions like and my reply is always 'great' if you are visiting one of the best high altitude luxury ski resorts such as Chamonix, Courchevel, Meribel, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Val Thorens, Verbier, or Zermatt.

Luxury Catered Chalets Chamonix

Chamonix is a fantastic luxury ski resort, and whilst the town itself is situated at 1,050m, its highest lift rises to 3,842m, and currently the Grands Montets at 3,275m boasts the highest snow depths across the world with 414cm at the top. On and off the piste, the skiing here is world class and Les Houches and La Tour the exception, both great for family skiing, the skiing does favour intermediates and expert skiers.

The town itself is a treasure trove of historical architecture, boutique shops, great bars, and what feels like limitless restaurants that range  from pizzerias through to one and two star Michelin star restaurants.

However the accommodation can vary somewhat. The good news is that typically the standard is high but you will need to look carefully and check website Galleries. One of the stand out properties is ski in ski out Chalet Prarion and recently the alleged chalet frequented by a famous golfer's wife over the New Year ski week.