Best Chalet

The best ski chalets are ones with lots of powder outside them and hence why ski specialists in the UK have started a ski company called powder Chalets that will launch in the Autumn and concentrate on the peak weeks, and the the luxury ski resorts that deliver what it says on the tin - powder!

Ski New Year

Demand generally for the 2011 ski season appears high as despite the Euro zone issues, and yesterdays tough budget, skiers are slowly gaining faith regarding the economy and their own financial situation. It would of course be wrong to suggest the ski industry is out of the worst, but early signs are extremely positive.

It has to be said however that the New Year ski holidays were without question the one week that didn't seem to be affected by the downturn, followed closely by the half term ski week. With demand generally on the up this looks set to continue this year and whilst June and July are generally quiet on the booking front, operators are expecting a brisk business in sales during August and September as skiers capture the last remaining chalets.

Skiers looking for last minute New Year ski deals are however warned that they are unlikely to find much, if anything out there as this is certainly one week at least where prices rise as you get closer to New Year as demand always outstrips supply.

Family Chalet

Predominantly the New Ski week is seen as a chance to leave Granny's dining table and get away with friends, girlfriends and anyone else up to party the New Year away in some swanky ski resort. But nevertheless there is still a large proportion of skier that are family ski holiday makers and therefore a new site that is like to launch called Family Chalets may be of interest as it will only feature what it says, Family Chalets!!

Gay Ski

Pink Ski are a new company that have recently set up and will launch shortly a Gay Ski website. Only limited details are forthcoming but we'll keep an eye out on how this developments as its certainly an interesting opportunity and a much needed resource area in the ski world.

Ski In Ski Out

Whilst the ski season has either ended, or is it ending this weekend, judging by the enquiries coming in for the New Year ski week, people are already focusing in on next season. The top luxury ski resorts seem to be getting the most interest with Chamonix, Three Valleys, Espace Killy, Verbeir, zermatt, and St Anton particularly popular.

Ski In Ski Out chalets are always popular due to the convenience of their location and Ski In Ski Out Chalets are reporting particularly high demand, particularly for luxury catered chalets Val d'Isere with high end clients seeking, and snapping up the best properties.

Family Chalets

One of the best family chalets for a great New Year ski break is Chalet Prarion in Chamonix. A ski in ski out chalet that not only boasts a great ski location, it also includes:

• Six luxury en-suite bedrooms (sleeping 12)
• A luxury hot tub
• Cinema Projection
• Games Room (Wii, Pool Table, Home Cinema)
• 4 staff (professional Chef, Chalet Manager and Host, On Call Driver, and a Children's Entertainer with optional nanny upgrade service)
• On call driver service (8am to 10am and 2.30pm to 7pm)
• Ski school drop off and collection
• Childrens entertainment 4.30pm to 6.30pm
• And great dining with four courses in the evening, served with great wine.

And the price for the New Year ski week at this outstanding family chalet, amazingly just £14,500!

Luxury Ski Resorts

If you are looking for a great New Year ski holiday, then you need to be sure to choose carefully, in our view, somewhere with great skiing, high altitude to ensure its snow sure, and being New Year, somewhere with a fantastic atmosphere and plenty of places to party if that's what floats one's boat. So the top 5 luxury resorts to ski:

1. Chamonix
2. Meribel
3. St Anton
4. Val d'Isere
5. Verbier