How to choose between a chalet and an apartment in the Alps

Buying a ski property in the Alps offers a perfect blend of personal retreat and investment potential. For first-time buyers looking at a second home in the mountains, the choice often comes down to two options: a chalet or an apartment. Each offers distinct...

How ultra-luxury chalets can enhance your home and work life

Ultra-luxury ski chalets are commanding unprecedented interest among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking both an exclusive lifestyle and a strategic asset. If you’re looking for a property that can enhance your home life and business life, a chalet could be the...

Courchevel is the ski resort where the ultra-wealthy find privacy

Courchevel is the crown jewel of the French Alps, an internationally renowned ski resort offering world-class slopes, ultra-luxury properties, and an exclusive lifestyle.   A favourite of the Prince William and Kate Middleton, Elton John and Robbie Williams,...

Where in Greece can you swim and ski in one day?

Imagine having breakfast on the terrace of your Greek home while gazing out at the sea, before driving through stunning scenery to spend the day having fun on the ski slopes. In Greece, skiing has become a popular winter alternative to swimming in the sea. While a dip...

Where in Spain can you swim and ski in one day?

When you think of skiing, which country pops into your mind? France? Switzerland? Austria? When you think of Spain, what image do you see? Beaches? Warm weather? Tapas bars? Well, did you know that there are many wonderful ski resorts in Spain to enjoy too? They are...

Ski homes in Italy: ski in the morning, swim in the afternoon!

It comes as a surprise to some that there are ski resorts throughout Italy and all the way south to Sicily. Moreover, the Italian Winter Olympics are only a year away (6 to 22 February 2026). With the ski season lasting into April, there are plenty of options where...