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 | Friday 11th November 2016
Looking for the perfect place to buy a ski property, which will suit all the family? Whether you’ve got confident teenagers or tottering tinies, here are some of the best ski resorts for children.
Steve Thomas | Monday 07th November 2016
If you’re heading to the Alps this winter you’re sure to be on the lookout for fun events going on in the region. We’ve listed three of the best....
Lesley Thomas | Friday 21st October 2016
If ever there was an occasion deserving of a little glitz and glamour it’s surely New Year’s Eve - and where could be more glamorous than the magnificent Alps? Whether you’re planning a cosy night in for two, a big house party or a night out on the town, there are options aplenty, and until you’ve seen fireworks framed by the grandeur of the Alps, you haven’t lived.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 14th October 2016
The Alps are spectacular from any angle, but the changing views of the mountain range offered by takin a trip through the Alps, whether by plane, train or automobile, are truly something else.
Steve Thomas | Thursday 29th September 2016
French mortgage rates have just dropped below 2.0%, for the first time in a century. The value you can now lock in on a long-term fixed rate repayment mortgage is completely unprecedented for modern times.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 21st September 2016
The beautiful village of Les Gets is located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski region. It is a ski resort that keeps local tradition alive and close to its heart, retaining its essence as a mountain village even through its evolution into a popular tourist destination.
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.
