This weekend (the first weekend in September) there was fresh snowfall in the Alps. It didn’t last very long but the sight of fresh powder all over social media certainly got people thinking about their ski holidays. This, combined with children going back to school in the UK has meant that we have seen a […]
In my honest opinion, I think every run in the Alps can offer something to the different range of skiers on it. However, if you are an advanced skier looking for new thrills, bigger challenges and something to brag about at the end of your holiday, you may need to take a look at some […]
There is something magical about being in a snowy paradise in the winter and it’s not necessarily due to the fun of being on the slopes. For many, these winter wonderland resorts provide beautiful scenery and the perfect place for a relaxing break and they are not interested by the highly active winter sports.
When you’re looking for the utmost luxury chalets in the Alps you may have a few luxurious requirements in mind. For some it is a must to have a wow factor pool and wellness area, for others they may want the very best gourmet catered experience. If, however, you are looking for a classical or […]
The spring is now upon us and with it widespread reports of some fantastic snowfall across the Alps. This is always a good sign that the final weeks of the season are going to be ones that are full of fluffy snow, bluebird skies and goggle tans! With this in mind, I present you with […]
The name’s Buckingham, Gavin Buckingham. It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, does it? When was young I always fancied being the next James Bond, I gave up on the idea a few years ago. The life insurance premium was extortionate and my dear mum would have a heart attack every week. Being […]
In early December I was lucky enough to be a part of a fantastic familiarisation trip to Meribel and Val d’Isere with one of our key luxury chalet operators. The first port of call was Meribel and we were hosted for a night in the freshly crowned “France’s Best Ski Chalet 2016”, the jaw-dropping Chalet Mont […]
Another year has passed and more luxury chalets have become available. Just when we think luxury chalet can’t surprise us any more another one comes along and Wows us with new features. Take Chalet La Datcha VT in Val Thorens for example with it’s Formula 1 and Golf simulators. Below we take a look at […]
This week I am going to shine the light on the luxury family Chalet Trois Ours in Meribel, the perfect family chalet that comes with all the Ultimate Luxury requirements to ensure that your holiday hits the high notes. In December I was lucky enough to get out of the office and over to Meribel for a […]
What was the one thing you always wished you could change as a skier? There was always only ever one reason why I was jealous of snowboarders and no it was most definitely not the 2 feet strapped to one board scenario. It was their comfortable boots for apres of course. The way they […]
We are facing a growing issue in our industry with fraudulent and scam websites popping up. It all started with a few fake listings on the likes of Airbnb, but the number of fraudulent chalet listings on Airbnb is continuously growing and not being suitably acted upon. Couple this with the ever increasing number of […]
Few of you will have heard of the Swiss ski resort of Davos. Davos is better known in financial circles than it is in the ski circles as each year it hosts the World Economic Forum or WEF as it is commonly referred by. All of this is about to change though. The resort is […]
Blue Skies Lifestyle Ltd, established in 2005, is an online luxury ski holiday agent that specialises in finding clients the perfect luxury ski chalet in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. We feature an extensive portfolio of luxury chalet accommodation and luxury ski hotels that are ideal for group and family luxury ski holidays.
