My half-sister is Canadian and lives in Vancouver, so I was lucky enough to spend many of my school holidays visiting her. She took me up to a tiny resort, Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, and introduced me to snowboarding. Whilst I wasn’t a great snowboarder and spent a lot of time on my bum, knees and face, I absolutely loved it. A few years down the line, I donned some skis during a university trip and have never looked back.

I definitely have a soft spot for Kitzbühel in Austria. The cobblestone streets lined with rainbow-coloured houses are charming on both the bright days of summer and under a blanket of snow in the winter. The après-ski scene has a great atmosphere and the extensive slopes offer amazing skiing!

Whilst spoilt for choice with all the incredible chalets we feature, I will never forget the boot room at Chalet Gentianes in Courchevel. Pulling back the door to head outside, it truly looks like you’re about to step into Narnia with all the snow-covered pine trees. Truly magical!

That’s easy – in a private outdoor hot tub with a drink in hand. No crowds, the DJ of your own playlist and an uninterrupted view. Bliss! One of my favourite hot tubs for a vin chaud with a view would have to be at Chalet Spa Verbier with the most incredible mountain backdrop.

Seeing in and celebrating the New Year with friends in Tignes and enjoying some great skiing on New Year’s Day is definitely up there with the greats. There’s no better way to start the year than on the slopes with good company, and with so many others in agreement, we always recommend booking your New Year trip far in advance so we can find a chalet that ticks all your boxes.

I adore the traditional alpine interiors of La Sachette in Tignes les Brevieres. A hidden little gem tucked further away in the village, it is one of my favourite lunch restaurants, best enjoyed out on their large sunny terrace with gorgeous views.

Beware of scam companies – if the price seems too good to be true, it generally is. The cost of our chalets will always be the same price as if you were to book direct, but with the added benefit of our personal, complimentary concierge service for all your needs prior to departure, from restaurant reservations to booking transfers and ski schools. At Firefly Collection, between us, we have visited the resorts, seen the chalets and skied the pistes. We offer expert, first-hand knowledge and can help with the most specific of questions.

When it comes to mountain vistas, Chalet Grace in Zermatt doesn’t come across much competition. It has amazing views of the village below and across to the iconic Matterhorn. The views don’t just stop on the balcony though. Stepping inside the Matterhorn dominates the view through the floor to ceiling living room windows and peeps through the perfectly positioned upper windows in the grand dining room. The Matterhorn can even be enjoyed from the bathtub in the master en-suite bathroom. Views don’t come much better than this!

1. Book early, especially if you are travelling during a peak week. Availability gets very limited for key weeks, so book early and get your No.1 choice of chalet.

2. Let us advise you on the properties that are best for you. Our team knows the ins and outs of the different resorts and properties and we have a wealth of experience we can share, so take advantage and ask. We love to help.

3. Book ski lessons – essential for beginners, but also highly advisable for intermediate skiers too. With a good instructor, your ski ability will progress much more rapidly at every level.

4. Make lunch reservations – avoid the stress and anxiety of not getting a table for lunch, so book a table in advance and relax.

5. Not strictly a ’ski’ tip, more of a ‘chalet’ tip – consider booking a ski chalet in summer time. The Alps are glorious in summer and chalets represent fantastic value as the rates are generally lower than in winter. It’s such an underrated destination for a summer family holiday.

Japan! I’d love to head there in the spring, to hit the slopes in Hakuba in April and then make my way down the mountains to experience the iconic cherry blossom season. I love that you can experience the best of two seasons at once.

Méribel and Morzine are great resorts for multi-generational groups. They’re extremely family-friendly and well-suited for children, with great in-resort facilities and activities for non-skiers too. Kids love the tobogganing in Méribel.

As it’s hard to pull me off the slopes in the winter, I’d love to give a biathlon a go!