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December 13, 2010

Luxury In Zermatt, Switzerland

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Mountain views from Chalet Zermatt Peak.

Called Zermatt’s “über-chalet”, Chalet Zermatt Peak is one of the hottest ski chalets for the 2010/2011 ski season.

Luxury ski tour operator Scott Dunn now offers Chalet Zermatt Peak for booking.

Above Zermatt village with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, Chalet Zermatt Peak is setting a new standard in Alpine chic.

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Bedroom in Chalet Zermatt Peak.

Scott Dunn operates luxury ski chalets in the Alps.

The company specializes in tailor-made travel to Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India & Arabia, Latin America and Oceans & Islands.

Stylish and sophisticated, Chalet Zermatt Peak features five en-suite double bedrooms.

The chalet’s open-plan living area has floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain views, library, internal elevator and wine cellar.

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Spa at Chalet Zermatt Peak.

A glamorous spa offers a masseuse, sauna, steam bath, and large Jacuzzi which stretches from the wellness area onto the outside terrace.

The chalet’s fully-equipped gym has the latest cardiovascular cross trainer, cycle, vibration plate and free weights.

State-0f-the-art technology includes HD cinema screens with DVD library; B&O sound system with connections for iPod and iPhone; WiFi; Wii game console and games and flat screen TVs in all bedrooms with cable and satellite.

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Chalet Zermatt Peak by night.

The chalet staff features butler, gourmet chef, personal concierge, ski instructor/guide, chauffeur, chalet host and housekeeper.

For more info, visit the Scott Dunn site.

Images courtesy of Scott Dunn

September 20, 2010

Top 3 Mountain Hostels

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Blue Mountain Hotel, Villach, Austria. Photo credit: HostelBookers.com

Tara Sena-Becker wrote this post and works as a travel writer for HostelBookers.com specializing in budget travel solutions. HostelBookers.com is an online booking service offering youth hostels and cheap hotels across 3,500 destinations worldwide.

With summer sun giving way to autumn chill, there’s no better time for a mountain holiday escape.

Think burning fireplaces, panoramic views, hot chocolate, hiking, skiing and more.

To whet your appetite for a mountain escape, here are HostelBookers’ Top 3 Mountain Hostels:

Mountain SKIt Hostel, Sochi, Russia: Located in the centre of Krasnaya Polyana village, site of the 2014 Olympic Games, Mountain SKIt is a picturesque mountain villa perfect for autumn/winter escapes. Krasnaya Polyana offers a range of outdoor activities including skiing; snowboarding; rafting; rock climbing; gliding; fishing; mountain cycling and horse riding.

Youthpalace Davos, Davos, Switzerland: Situated 1,600 metres above sea level, Youthpalace Davos combines magnificent views with invigorating air. The hostel is located near the longest downhill run in the Alps. Don’t miss the enchanting horse-drawn sleigh running from Youthpalace Davos.

Blue Mountain Hotel, Villach, Austria: The Blue Mountain Hotel is a luxury, family-run business situated on Verditz mountain in southern Austria. Ski-in, ski-out to the doors of this panoramic hotel. Other popular activities include ice parties; husky rides; hot air ballooning; mountain biking; windsurfing and paragliding.

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July 22, 2010

Top 10 Ski Chalets

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Chic ski chalet in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Eurostar has opened ticket sales for its new services from London to the French Alps.

Ski apartments and chalets in prime locations can book up quickly, says HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, and advises travelers to start looking for their perfect ski holiday home.

The company features 37,000+ ski properties worldwide.

HomeAway Holiday-Rentals has selected its favorite ski chalets to rent in popular ski destinations around the world.

Here is the company’s Top 10 Ski Chalets on its website:

1 Chamonix, France: Luxury ski chalet at the foot of Mont Blanc;

2. Serre-Chevalier, France: Architect-designed chalet with spa, home cinema and wine cellar;

3. Meribel, France: Traditional ski chalet a few minutes from Meribel centre;

4. Saas Fee, Switzerland: Luxury holiday chalet with sauna and whirlpool spa;

5. Zermatt, Switzerland: Modern and airy chalet with lovely mountain views;

6. Carinthia, Austria: Exclusive holiday chalet in dream location, Nockberge/Bad Kleinkirchheim;

7. Dolomites/South Tyrol, Italy: Charming and cosy chalet in the Dolomites;

8. Whistler, Canada: Luxury townhome with private hot tub;

9. Farellones, Chile: Stunning rental chalet comprised of lower and middle level apartments and

10. South Island, New Zealand: Chic chalet in Queenstown with beautiful views.

For more info, visit the HomeAway Holiday-Rentals site.

Here are more scenes of the Top 10 Ski Chalets:

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Living room in luxury townhome in Whistler, Canada.

Wellness and massage area in ski chalet in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Outdoor dining, Chalet La Moraine, Chamonix, France.

Images courtesy of HomeAway Holiday-Rentals