 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Newbie  here!
We have decided to go skiing for our 2 week honeymoon in December 08 - unfortunately we can't be flexible on dates so we will have to go over the Christmas and New Year period.
Being new to this skiing lark (I only learnt a year ago) I am trying to research resorts but keep getting horribly confused, and was hoping that the skiing bods here would have some pointers for a resort which ticks the followng boxes:
- good for intermediates (I can do reds and some blacks and am going a couple of times again before December, OH used to go a lot when he was younger and thinks he'll pick it up again easily)
- preferably Europe as 1) would rather spend the cash on accommodation rather than flights and 2) no jet lag (although I think this means we need to look for high altitude resorts to minmise risk of no snow)- will consider Canada/US if Europe doesn't tick enough boxes though
- modern, luxurious hotel/apartment (preferably with fireplaces in rooms and a spa) (would love a chalet but doubt can get one for two people only)
- ski-in, ski-out
- other activities in case we don't want to ski everyday for the 2 week period
- budget is not too much of an issue (but I am not a Russian oligarch!)
I am also worried that everywhere is already going to be booked up, but we can't be flexible with dates.
Any suggestions much appreciated. I've looked at Courchevel 1850, Lech, Zermatt but am being frightened by some of the hotel prices: £4k per person, per week for Hotel Le Melezin in Courchevel??!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lalu, welcome to snowHeads
If it were me, then I'd be looking again at Zermatt. I really don't think that you can beat the atmosphere there, and you certainly can't beat the scenery.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks Elizabeth, it does look lovely - I am just a bit  at some of the Christmas/New Year prices at the nicer hotels!
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Welcome to snowHeads 
If I were you I would seriously consider flying to Calgary and hitting the area around Lake Louise - there's plenty to do both on and off the slopes.
The flights might be more expensive but for a two week holiday I reckon there won't be a huge difference overall considering everything. Jet lag isn't so bad when travelling west. And the hotels have fantastic spas/service etc.
James.
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Lalu, I think I may have replied to you on another forum, glad you found your way over here!!
My name over there just doesn't have skis in it!!
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| If I were you I would seriously consider flying to Calgary and hitting the area around Lake Louise - there's plenty to do both on and off the slopes. |
Lake Louise? Lots to do off the slopes? Not in the evening there isn't....
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Guvnor, They'll be on their honeymoon...they'll think of something... 
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| Guvnor wrote: |
Lake Louise? Lots to do off the slopes? Not in the evening there isn't.... |
Well, it is their honeymoon............
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Lech! Cosy, upmarket village. Access to the Arlberg.
If you have serious money, then Zurs, perhaps the Zurserhof, or even the Hospiz at St Christoph.
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awksquawk, icicle, Oh yeah, missed that little gem of information 
In which case, I can heartily recommend the Trofana Royale in Ischgl - I spent a week of my honeymoon there, and it ticked all the boxes - luxurious, fantastic food, brilliant facilities, ski in (out is a 200yard walk), many others will vouch for the town and the skiing area....
By the way, do we need to buy new hats for the impending nuptuals?
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Agree with Guvnor, Ischgl is fab, I would recommend as well as Lech.
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Hiya and welcome Lalu, how about the Italian Dolomites, spectacular scenery, nice hotels, food, etc won't break the bank and the possibility of a few nights in Venice, the most romantic city in the World?
Some friends actually arranged to get married in the picture-perfect village church in Colfosco and spent their honeymoon in one of the nicer hotels there.
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You know it makes sense.
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Friends have just come back from Fernie for Xmas and New Year and haven't stopped talking about it. Best holiday ever has been ringing in my ears since they returned
There was 10 of them in total so they rented a large chalet, but there were smaller places available.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Zeramtt is a spectacular spot with some excellent looking hotels (I've only stayed in modest pensions there). I'd certainly consider N.America, and Banff/LL would tick most of your boxes. The Banff Springs, in Banff (obviously), is for me a much better hotel than the Fairmont LL, although the view across the lake to the glacier from the Fairmont LL is pretty impressive. Mind you, the view along the Bow Valley from the BS is pretty good. LL is much, much quieter than Banff (and than almost anywhere else I've ever been), which may appeal, or not.
United Vacations offer flights to N.American resorts via United Airlines gateways, and you can spend a few days in the gateway in either direction. You could have a few days in Chicago (bit parky) and/or New York as well as your skiing. I expect other TOs do the same sort of thing.
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Poster: A snowHead
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FAQ
- I have been nosing through the forum for more information on those resorts too.