Welcome to the Firefly Collection’s luxury travel blog where you can discover where to go, what to do while you’re there and other useful luxury travel tips.
The convenient location of this relaxed ski resort means that you are just a short drive from the larger ski resorts of Tignes, Val d’Isère and La Rosière from your...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
As you arrive in the village, you’ll notice what a multicultural place it is. Over the years Morzine has attracted mountain lovers from all over the globe and their influence...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
The 3 Valleys ski area in France incorporates the resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens plus several smaller villages such as La Tania and St Martin de Belleville. Being...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
‘A chic boutique retreat’ is a good description of the French ski resort of Megeve. A cluster of pretty, traditional buildings gather around the charming town square as horse-drawn sleighs...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
If you are looking for traditional charm rather than contemporary concrete, Les Gets is perfect. A dairy farming village dating back to the 12th century, it retains much of its...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
Although it was built in 1992 for the Winter Olympics, the low-rise, wooden-clad chalets and modest apartments give the village some alpine charm. Being small, there is a friendly and...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
Probably the prettiest of the Courchevels, 1300 is a traditional village with a charming square and narrow, cobbled streets. The quaint town is dominated by the Olympic ski jump, but...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
Courchevel 1550 is popular with families for its peaceful atmosphere and better value-for-money luxury ski chalets. Although Courchevel 1550 is calmer than the rest of the 3 Valleys by evening,...
Will Davis · 7 October 2024
For the more advanced skiers, a fast and efficient lift system makes Courchevel 1650 a perfect location to access the enormous 3 Valleys ski area. The combination of fast lifts,...
Will Davis · 4 October 2024
Courchevel 1850 boasts its own airstrip plus six Michelin-starred restaurants. There’s also plenty of lively nightlife with everything from piano bars to clubs to complete a luxury ski chalet holiday...
Will Davis · 4 October 2024
Chatel is one of the best ski resorts in France. It is particularly well suited to families on a luxury ski holiday thanks to the plentiful ski schools, nursery facilities...
Will Davis · 4 October 2024
What We Love About Skiing in France Skiing in France is a dream because the country has some of the best ski resorts in the world. We specialise in collecting...
Will Davis · 4 October 2024
The Italian ski resort of Sestriere has something for everyone, particularly non-skiers, with a cinema, a good selection of shops, an ice rink, a sports centre and even dog sledging....
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
Dolomites ski resorts once seen are never forgotten. The Dolomites region is an enchanting mountain landscape with soaring peaks reaching more than 3000m high. Vertical cliffs, deep valleys and unique...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
The Italian ski resort of Cervinia has a rich history, exhilarating outdoor activities, and a cosy ambience that makes it a must-visit destination whether you stay in one of our...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
What We Love About Ski Resorts in Italy I was late to the party to experience the joys of skiing in Italy, but now that I have, I’m an avid...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
Zürs is on the White Ring circuit, connecting the small town to Lech, Zug and Oberlech via a series of lifts, cars and slopes, which a competent skier can complete...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
For those seeking rest as well as thrills and spills, a luxury ski chalet in St. Christoph may be the perfect solution. As part of the huge Arlberg ski region,...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
What We Love About St. Anton We love the wonderfully varied terrain and beautiful views in every direction. The après ski in St. Anton is famous, but for those looking...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
Leogang is one of the best ski resorts in Austria, and the Alps. There are plenty of ski options to keep you busy. Intermediates and those just starting out have...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
With legendary deep powder snow and royal connections, the Austrian ski resort of Lech located in the Arlberg ski area has a fine pedigree. Luxury ski chalets are plenty in...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
Kitzbühel is known as one of the most beautiful ski towns in Europe, with its delicate spires, stunning frescoes and buttressed walls. Once a medieval silver-mining town, it still has...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
60% of Austria is mountain terrain, nearly as much as Switzerland. So, there is some of the world’s best skiing in Austria. There are a lot of ski resorts in...
Will Davis · 3 October 2024
Deciding where to go skiing in Europe is like the sport itself. There are so many options and each ski resort has different pros and cons. Where is the best...
Will Davis · 27 September 2024
Zermatt is a gourmet paradise and boasts some of the best mountain restaurants in the Alps, both up on the slopes and also in the car-free village centre. The facilities...
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
Veysonnaz is a small, quaint village, complete with rustic luxury ski chalets, a charming church and a smattering of restaurants, just across the piste map from Verbier. Visitors can enjoy...
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
At an altitude of 1500m, Verbier sits on a gently sloping sunny plateau high above the valley, rather than at the bottom of a valley like most other ski resorts....
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
Glitzy hotels, the Cresta Run, and silky fur coats – these are the images conjured by St Moritz. This distinguished Swiss resort pioneered Alpine winter tourism in 1864 and continues...
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
The ski area here is one of my personal favourites in the 4 Valleys ski area, as the pistes are usually quiet and there are some lovely tree-lined runs; always...
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
What We Love About Gstaad Gstaad is a beautiful, unspoilt corner of the Swiss Alps with very high standards. We love the romantic setting, the classy restaurants and shops, and...
Will Davis · 6 September 2024
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