Welcome to our blog, here is a collection of our latest articles ready for you to browse through. We’ve got you covered on everything Alpine. If you’re looking to be the best skier on the mountain, searching for info on the top destinations or you’re more interested in the food scene, we’ve got it all here for you. Read more now…
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 14th September 2016
For those of us who love layering up, there’s nothing more exciting than the days becoming shorter and the nights drawing in, a chill in the air and the magnetic pull of the A/W16 collections. A ski holiday represents just as much of an opportunity to update the wardrobe as a beach getaway; check out our pick of this season’s hottest trends on the ski slopes and on the apres ski scene.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 06th September 2016
The children have returned to school, autumn is in the air and thoughts start to turn to how to celebrate the festive season ahead. There are plenty of reasons to make a pilgrimage to the French Alps this Christmas; it’s a delightfully picturesque part of the world in which to celebrate the festive season, and as the season of eating, drinking and making merry, there’s plenty of that to be done in the region too.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 31st August 2016
The Alps are, of course, most famous for their skiing and picturesque scenery during the winter months, but they’re almost as well loved for the beautiful wildflower meadows and scenic walks available during the summer months.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 22nd August 2016
If you’re thinking of purchasing a holiday home in the Alps, there’s a good chance that you’re also keen to redecorate. There are plenty of properties in our portfolio that are ready to use right now, but you can sometimes snap up a bargain buying a property with slightly dated decor and bringing it up to scratch yourself.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 16th August 2016
Let’s be honest - there aren’t many Alpine towns or villages you could describe as ugly, boring or overdeveloped. It’s a part of the world that’s astonishingly beautiful, and the scenery alone makes most of the villages in the Alps delightful.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 08th August 2016
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just fancy a splurge, there are plenty of restaurants in the major ski resorts of the Alps that will really wow. You’ll even find a few Michelin starred restaurants in the mix, which offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy incredible foodie treats in some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the world.
Steve Thomas | Wednesday 20th July 2016
For those of us who love to ski, there’s nothing like the thrill of adrenaline coursing through your body on a good downhill run - but unfortunately, in most parts of the world, skiing isn’t an all year round activity....
Lesley Thomas | Friday 01st July 2016
Well a week after the announcement of the result of the Brexit referendum in the UK,a lot of water seems to have gone under the bridge. After the expected losses on the stock market and the volatility of the currency, as this week has progressed, a period of reflective calm seems to have settled.
Lesley Thomas | Thursday 23rd June 2016
Though the Alps are best loved for their skiing, we all know by now that there’s much more to this beautiful part of the world. When the snow has melted and the mountains are green and verdant once more, the Chatel area of the French Alps is the perfect place for an outdoorsy summer holiday.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 17th June 2016
In certain parts of the Alps, ski resorts and areas are grouped together under a title which applies to the whole region; and this is true of the Espace Diamanté, which can be found in the French Alps.
Steve Thomas | Tuesday 07th June 2016
When you decide to rent out a holiday property it’s important to think about your demographic and who you are trying to appeal to.
Lesley Thomas | Thursday 26th May 2016
Considering where to base yourself when looking for a 2nd home in the Alps, can vary from person to person.
