Architecture - Design - Wellness: Top Quality Winter Escapes, Chalets with Hot Tubes 2021 / 22 - NAANII GLOBAL Luxury/Quality Family Lifestyle MAGAZINE 'en Vogue' - NAANII GLOBAL Quality & Luxury Family Lifestyle - MAGAZINE 'en Vogue'-

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Top Quality  Winter Escapes, Chalets with Hot Tubes 2021 / 22
Courchevel - Val d'Isere - Verbier

Warm, soothing and ever so indulgent- it's as though hot tubs were made for luxury ski holidays. These bubbling beauties are perfect for romantic evenings or group gatherings (the best use for that chalet champagne) and if you've got little ones in tow, the bambini adore them.
Outdoor and indoor hot tubs each have their own charms: bathe al fresco with the heavens above, mountains surrounding and - if Mother Nature's feeling generous - that delightful fusion of falling snow and steaming water. Indoors, soak with the comfort of a nearby heated towel rail, sauna or steam room.

If you like the idea of the open air hot tub experience, Chalets Mistral, La Bergerie and Le Chardon have 2 outdoor tubs each.
Indoors, we've heard great things about Chalet Chopine's Jacuzzi - it comes with a sound system and floating remote, for a soak accompanied by your favourite playlist. The designers of properties like Chalet L'Hotse have chosen the ultimate indulgence - an outdoor hot tub with a second inside.

Look higher to the uber-elite, for hot tubs that are just one jewel in a crown of spa facilities. At Zermatt's Chalet Grace, a dazzling wellness area contains a hot tub, sauna, massage and shower rooms and a Pilates space. Meanwhile, Val d'Isere's Marco Polo's dedicated an entire floor to the pursuit of pampering - and with a bar, DJ equipment, lasers and smoke machines, there's potential for a hot tub party like no other.


Verbier, what's new season 2021/2022
Verbier stood strong last winter in unprecedented times, as the Resort remained open for mountain lovers who were fortunate enough to be able to travel to the Swiss Alps!
Covid Angels patrolled the streets ensuring everyone was abiding by Valais’ Covid rules, holiday makers and locals alike wore masks, kept their distance and did everything they could to ensure Verbier stayed open throughout the season.
Verbier’s resilience has put them in great stead for a resurgence of tourists, who will be able to enjoy a more familiar ski holiday for Winter 2021/22!
Masks and respect for one another’s personal space will still be the status quo, however, unlike last season, you will be able to dance the night away in Farinet again, enjoy a warming fondue at picturesque Chez Dany and cherish family moments and the soft play at Mountain Air as restaurants, bars and leisure activities are now open to the public.

Along with all our usual ‘go-to’ wining and dining establishments, we have a few new contenders to look forward to trying out this winter. For those of who are used to enjoying a post piste tipple at Vinabagnes, you will have to walk a little further down the hill to Place Central (obviously it is worth the extra two minute walk!) to indulge in their extended food and wine menu and new location.
King’s Bar has moved into Vinabagnes’ old home and will offer a sophisticated and fun-loving Apres experience with world class cocktails and live music every week.

Another newcomer to Verbier’s Apres scene is the bustling Lumi Bar located right across from Medran. Lumi has a delicious tapas menu, extremely talented mixologists who put on events and live music through out the year.
Another new bar, which is sure to become a hit with the locals and tourists is Alp & Horn, located just off Place Central. This is the place for all of you sports hounds, as the pub will be equipped with multiple screens showing an array of sports and the kitchen will be serving homemade pizza and mouth watering sharing plates.

Families, skiers and shoppers can rejoice in the fact that 22 will be opening in Mountain Air this winter. 22 is a fresh Deli offering an array of sandwiches, pizza, warm treats and weekly specials made from local and seasonal produce. You will be able to order the food via an app and collect it if you are rushing up on a powder day, of if you would rather eat in and relax in 22, then you have this option too.
The soft play area will be coming back for families with little ones and 22 will be doing pop events over the winter such as wine tasting and pairing menus and arts and crafts sessions for kids.
Aside from all the eating and drinking to look forward to, you will also be able to jump on the new Medran IV lift to get you on your skis on in record time (6 minutes to be precise!) The new ten seater gondola has twice the capacity as the old lift and has been given a full make over, improving comfort and circulation of skiers and boarders.
We are already counting down the days to try all of this out!
(Jenny Souter)

SWITZERLAND, VERBIER, Chalet Chouqui (sleeps 16+4)

Chalet Chouqui comprising two interconnecting chalets is our flagship chalet and redefines luxury. Verbier rarely gains a property of this magnitude and Chalet Chouqui really can claim to be unrivalled in its position, size and style.
Chalet Chouqui, with its uninterrupted views of Mont Blanc Massif, has a large terrace with al fresco dining for 20, plus sofas and sun loungers, a sunken outdoor hot tub and vast fire pit with BBQ rack. Designed and furnished by a leading London interiors specialist, the two sitting rooms and nine bedrooms are decorated with herringbone tweeds, faux fur throws and feature reclaimed wood and custom-made English furniture.

There is state-of-the-art John Cullen lighting and a Sonos music system throughout as well as a bar with an impressive adjoining wine cellar. The 9 ensuite bedrooms each have their own terrace or balcony offering dramatic views: There are seven twin/super king size bedrooms, one master room and a quad bunk room which is ideal for children.

At 15 metres in length, Chalet Chouqui boasts one of the largest private indoor swimming pools in Verbier.
The chalet also comes with a games room (table tennis and table football), a bar, cinema room, outdoor hot tub, hammam and two sitting rooms with open fireplaces. With comfortable seating and relaxing loungers, the extensive south-facing terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the jaw-dropping views across to the Grand Combin.
“Switzerland’s smartest ski resort just got the chalet it deserves. The incredible Chalet Chouqui puts Verbier at the very top of the Alpine Cool list.”

Facilities & Services:
A team of 10 dedicated staff
24-hour in-resort private chauffeur service
15-metre indoor swimming pool
Outdoor hot tub
Hammam
Home cinema room
Games room with table tennis and table football
Separate bar/TV room
Apple TV & iPad
Sky TV, X-Box and other games
Integrated Sonos sound system
Two sitting rooms each with open fires
Hairdryers in every bedroom
Private underground parking for 12 cars
Large south-facing terrace with extensive furniture




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