| #ffffff;" /> | | | | alternatives. There are generally music systems that |
| A ski holiday can be a fantastic experience, but we all | | | | cater for most tastes and which connect to Mp3 |
| have memories of low budget ski vacations, where | | | | players and dedicated internet computers, plus |
| the accommodations left much to be desired as far as | | | | ethernet, WIFI and Bluetooth access for your own |
| amenities and comfort went. If you’d like to | | | | laptop. |
| make your next trip to the snow the holiday of a | | | | An in-chalet boot and ski fitting service makes daily |
| lifetime, try renting a luxury catered ski chalet. Instead | | | | action on the slopes more comfortable, and the best |
| of sharing facilities, upmarket chalets offer en-suited | | | | luxury chalets have a ski and boot room, with a heated |
| rooms, sumptuous bedding including duck-down duvets, | | | | boot warmer. Weekly rates starting from around 850 |
| fluffy towels, exclusive toiletries, DVD and CD players, | | | | Euros, although lift passes, ski rental and lessons are all |
| telephone and fax facilities, and broadband wireless | | | | extras that you should budget for. |
| internet. This all adds up to a ski holiday in style. | | | | The ski resort of Meribel, in the French Alps, is world |
| Resorts and chalets range from charming, | | | | renown for the quality of its chalet accommodation. |
| picture-book alpine chalets to ultra-modern apartments | | | | Some of the more exceptional luxury self-catered |
| with the latest media technology built in. The best | | | | chalets in Méribel include: Chalet Rousillon, a |
| chalets have a complimentary bar and ambiance is | | | | traditional, alpine-style chalet with great character and |
| provided by roaring log fires. Your weekly tariff often | | | | warmth, just five minutes’ walk from the piste. |
| includes delicious and hearty breakfasts that set you | | | | In the private Dou du Pont enclave, Chalet Chopine, |
| up for the day’s skiing, afternoon teas with | | | | with great views, has an outdoor hot tub that is |
| fresh, homemade cakes and biscuits, and four-course | | | | perfect for après ski relaxation. |
| gourmet dinners, prepared by a chef. You can round | | | | At Chalet Lamato, a five-star chalet in Méribel |
| off the meal with a glass of Pinot and dessert. Dining | | | | Village, it is usually possible to ski back to the chalet |
| options range from delicious home cooking to the fine | | | | door, while the luxurious Chalet Kouneli has superb |
| haute cuisine, and all diets are catered for. | | | | views and is just a 10-minute walk to and from the |
| A well-stocked library of books and popular board | | | | pistes. The enormous sitting room is beautifully |
| games keep you entertained in the evenings. And | | | | furnished with antiques and all rooms have views. The |
| separate TV rooms with satellite, video and DVD | | | | Jacuzzi spa and sauna room is perfect at the end of |
| players and a stock of films are further entertainment | | | | a skiing day. |