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I know some people who rent a chalet, which me and my friends would like to rent for a week in the summer, but they’re not sure whether its legal for them to do this, since we’re all under 18. Does anyone know what the law is?

One of the greatest ski resorts in the world is located in Meribel, France. The resort area was built in the 1930’s and it has become a popular destination for avid skiers ever since, especially the British who return year after year. The next time you are planning a ski holiday, consider staying in one of the many Meribel chalets on offer and enjoy a luxury experience that you will never forget.
Whether you are a skier or not, there is plenty for you to do in this picturesque resort town. Enjoy a stroll through this lovely town and discover the unique shops and fabulous restaurants in the area. There is plenty to do whether you are there for the skiing or not. You can even take a break from the slopes and go exploring in the town for a day or two while on your holiday.
Of course, the outdoor activities are outstanding in Meribel and there is something for everyone in your family. Those who love to ski will enjoy the slopes and for the explorer in your group, a day of snow shoeing through the spectacular trails will give you some exercise and a chance to enjoy the scenery. Then head back to your luxury ski chalet in Meribel for gourmet food, fine wine and a quiet night of relaxation to get ready for your next big adventure.
There is a big ski area for you to check out when you are in Meribel, so make sure that you do your research before you go. You can find some great resources online that will show you the best runs and where to go for a great meal with the family. Many of these sites will also show you the luxury Meribel chalets that are available for you to rent during your holiday.
Get a listing of the events in the area for the time of your holiday. This will show you all of the local festivities that are planned during your holiday. There are even summer activities if you are not into skiing and want to explore the mountains in the area.
Most of the people who are drawn to Meribel are coming for the skiing. That is why you should get your Meribel chalet booked in advance to make sure that you have accommodations for the right time period. Staying in one of these luxury chalets is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Many of the chalets that are available will have room to accommodate a large group on the holiday.
Why not get a group together for your next ski holiday? Book a ski chalet in Meribel for a group event or a special family get together. Everyone will have a spectacular time in this breathtaking part of the world and the view from the chalets alone will give you plenty to enjoy. There are activities and fun events for your children while you enjoy the beauty and relaxation of a luxury Meribel chalet holiday.

I recently visited the Reina-Sofia art gallery in Madrid and came across this line painting in two flat colours showing a chair sitting inside a chalet.
The translation of the title included “Line Painting” and “Chalet” but I cant remember much else! It sat alongside other modern art paintings, including one of Laurel and Hardy fighting with paint.

The winter season is almost over, however this is still a good opportunity to plan your holiday for the summer and one thing to remember is that you do not have to opt for a country with a hot climate - although this is a common choice for many people. Sometimes it is a good idea to take a holiday filled with activities, such as skiing, mountain biking, sailing or surfing. For those looking to go skiing will find that there are few places to visit in the summer, however this does not automatically stop you from preparing for your next ski trip.
The most important part of getting ready for a ski holiday is picking the right accommodation. Whether you prefer to stay in a hotel, or are, more accustomed to ski chalets then you should ideally find out more about their services as not all resorts have the same services.
People going on a ski holiday should be aware that it is important to make the following considerations before choosing the right accommodation. Ski chalets and hotels are both very different, so it is always best to research their services and their prices. Costs can vary depending on where you are planning to visit; however, if you are looking to stay somewhere at a low price then perhaps staying in a self-service chalet will suit you best.
However, if it is a hotel you are looking for and planning to stay indoors more then perhaps you should look up a hotel situated near the ski slope. Whatever you choice maybe, it is always a good idea to pick a place that also includes transportation to and from the airport. This will ensure that you do not spend a hefty amount on taxi rides alone.
Ski chalets are amongst the more popular choices of accommodation when on a ski holiday. Finding the right one can take more time than one need to spend. The first point to finding a good chalet is to research the resort you want to stay in and research the chalet service at your chosen resort. Some resorts may not offer the same sort of style that you could be looking for so it is always a good thing to find out what the accommodation will be like before staying there.
You should then consider the amount of people travelling with you to the resort. Some ski chalets offer space for larger or smaller groups, shared or private accommodation with en suite facilities. If you are going with a large group of eight or more people, you stand a higher chance of booking the whole house to yourselves rather than face sharing with other people.
As mentioned earlier prices can vary, so if you are travelling in a large group then perhaps the cost of staying in a chalet will not be as expensive. However, some chalets offer group discounts so it is worth enquiring about. In addition, it would be a good idea to find out who the owners are as this may make a difference in the service or accommodation quality. Privately owned chalets offer better services than one that is owned by a company chain.
The owner is more likely to be living in the ski town and will have extensive knowledge of the local area. In addition, they are more likely to be concerned about customer service quality making it beneficial for you to enjoy your holiday more.
Other things to consider are the facilities your chosen chalet has to offer, such as, private/en suite bathrooms, private kitchen use, dining etc. On the other hand, perhaps you would like a TV, hairdryer, internet access or even separate entertainment facilities for children. These are just some of the few things that need to be considered before booking a place. Never, be afraid to enquire into this as you are entitled to these products - especially if you spending a lot of money.

So I just applied for a job at Sport Chalet. I was just wondering how much do they pay workers? Is it just minimum wage which is $7.50? Does anyone know?

It’s not hard to see why St Anton is the top skiing resort in Austria and ranked among the top 5 in the world. The extensive skiing itself caters for all levels with some really challenging runs for intermediate and advanced. But the sheer choice of skiing is not the only thing that marks out St Anton as one of the most popular and fun destinations for skiers around the globe. No skiing trip is complete without a vibrant and bubbling off-piste scene and St Anton does not disappoint in this area at all. Similar to the range of day time skiing runs – you’ll find plenty to do après ski whether you’re with a family with children or in a group of fun seeking party types looking to match the thrills of the slopes with some equally exciting nightlife. The choice of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, ice skating, tobogganing, curling, bowling and even a sports centre with a heated indoor pool should be enough to keep anyone amused and rejuvenated for the following day’s skiing… or not…Then again if you like you can always make your own entertainment in your hotel or chalet, of which there are plenty. If you’re lucky enough to book one of the higher quality chalets then there’s no doubt at all that your skiing holiday in St. Anton will stay with you forever. Bearing in mind the popularity of this superb and fun filled resort it’s an idea to book early to get the best value for your money and not end up disappointed. As with any holiday your choice of accommodation can determine your overall experience. Some early due diligence will ensure that your trip will live up to all your expectations and more. If you’re considering a skiing holiday in Austria then it’s never too early to start looking at St Anton Chalets if only to get an idea of what you can expect for your money and of course that something fitting your needs is available for the time you want to go! A skiing holiday in St. Anton is a truly magical experience – from planning through to being there. Some early preparation can ensure it goes exactly how you want it to.

I’m just thinking of how much water would be used by six baths, assuming the chalet was full with 12 people!

Independently owned and run ski chalets are not new. They have been around for many years. Over the last 5 years, however, there has been an increase in relatively inexperienced people selling up in the UK , and moving to the mountains to run catered ski chalet businesses.

When independent catered ski chalet operators first appeared on the scene, the owners and hosts tended to be passionate skiers who, after living for many years in a resort, had finally found a way to upgrade their situations from “ski bums” to “legitimate business owners”. They worked hard to develop their businesses built around their love of the mountains, their knowledge of the local area and of course their skiing ability.

Given that many of these original “ski chalet pioneers” had cut their teeth working in restaurants and hotels in ski resorts, cuisine was also high on the agenda. Before long, the independent catered chalet holiday became synonymous as a way of staying with hosts who knew the mountains like the back of their hands, could show you the best places to ski, and would serve up top class cuisine after a day on the slopes.

Over recent years a dirge of reality TV programs in the UK have focused on alpine businesses and made them look like attractive business propositions. Under closer inspection, it isn’t difficult to see why such a business could look so attractive to an outsider.

Anyone can buy a large house and run a B&B somewhere in France. The trouble is it may be hard to quantify how many people visit the area, what the future trends for visiting the area might be, and even how long a season might last. In a ski resort, to some extent you can take away a lot of this uncertainty. The ski seasons are quite well defined, and the ski industry is still a rapidly growing market.

Couple this with many equity-rich property owners in the UK and it becomes obvious why there has been such a rush to jump on the bandwagon and move to the mountains.

All of this means that there are now a number of ski chalet owners that hide behind professional looking websites with no experience of running such a business. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many, if not most of these new businesses thrive on hard work and enthusiasm and attract repeat customers year on year. But be warned. Just because a couple of accountants were good at their professions in the UK, and just because they spent a million euros on a chalet, doesn’t necessarily mean that they are the sort of people who know how to make a holiday work, or indeed the sort of people whose home you would want to stay in for a week.

A week’s catered chalet skiing holiday is not cheap, especially for a large family, and with so many apparently good, professional chalet businesses around, it can be difficult to know if you are choosing the right one. Two very important things to look for are recommendations/word of mouth and independent chalet reviews.

Firstly, recommendations and word of mouth are both invaluable! If a friend who you trust recommends somewhere to you, then book it. Try and find out where other people have been on holiday, and whether or not they enjoyed it.

Secondly, try a website such as All Mountain Ski Holidays which has a ski chalet review section and see what others think of a place. Sites like All Mountain Holidays have made it relatively easy for new chalet businesses to get up and running. However, the same medium should also be used to build the reputation of good quality chalets which deserve it.

If you stay somewhere, and you love it, let others know about it and encourage others to do the same for you!

I am looking to take the family Skiing next weekend with Esprit and have been offered the Chalet Sandrine in La Rosier. Does anybody have any recent experience of the resort and/or chalet and would recommend it?
Thanks everso!

1770. At the time of writing that’s 137 years ago – when the first hotel was opened in Chamonix. Before this date Chamonix was a wild and rugged farming town where people caught their own animals and grew their own oats.

Chalets at this time were used to farm dairy herds over the summer months. Their milk was preserved by making it into cheeses and butter and stored down in the valley for use over the harsh winters. During the snow season the chalets were locked, and any valuables were locked safely in a small hut called a Mazot.

This was at the time when the term WAGGGS was not remotely related to being a footballer’s wife and stood for Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. In 1932 Helen Storrow of WAGGGS opened ‘Our Chalet’ in Adelboden, and it is still used today by young people to enjoy mountain pastimes.

Swiss scout Ida Von Herrenschwand, AKA ‘Falk’ became the World Centre’s first ‘Guider in charge’. Her picture is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Falk.jpg

You can listen to the Our Chalet song here http://ourchalet.wagggsworld.org/en/resources/documents/1323

Webster’s Dictionary defines a chalet as “A wooden dwelling with a sloping roof and widely overhanging eaves, common in Switzerland and other Alpine regions”. But what about the informal meeting of new peoples aspect of the chalet?

Quite who invented the chalet holiday is unknown, it was probably several enthusiastic people who recognised a formula that worked. For entrepreneur Erma Low, it all began when she was a homesick graduate who could not afford to visit her family in Austria as often as she liked. So in 1932 she took a gamble and placed a small advertisement in the London Times to invite guests on a ski holiday. For £15 they travelled to and from resort, enjoyed food and board in the only Inn, and took ski hire and tuition, and a lesson in German. The holiday was hard work, there were no lifts, no safety bindings, just strong leather boots and determination, but it was such a hit that Erna continued to take skiers on holiday, ensuring she used the best hotels and guides, and personally accompanied each group until the 1950s. During this time Erna also joined the war effort as a lecturer and travelled around the UK, which caused her to diversify her holiday market business. She began arranging house parties in large houses and boarding schools where people could relax in an informal atmosphere and get to know one another.

Once the war was over she combined this with skiing to formulate the winning combination of the Chalet Holiday. You can view some photos of this amazing lady and her holiday makers here http://www.ernalow.co.uk/about-us-photos.aspx

Chalet holidays in the early years were a far cry from the luxury we can experience today. Hot water was in short supply, the bathrooms would be shared by all of the guests, and there was no cook; the guests were expected to muck in. It was a real gamble who might share the chalet for a week, one might be pleasantly surprised by meeting new friends, or grimaced by the thought of spending another day with unpleasant guests. With an eye for opportunity developers built the high rise apartments in the 1960s making a ski holiday more affordable. Could it have been here that the chalet holiday changed forever? Losing its competitive edge on price, the chalet holiday was marketed on its other new benefits. Your own cook, who served you breakfast and dinner and even made you a cake to come home to after a day’s adventure on the mountain, private bathrooms, and, of course, more hot water. The privacy and affordability of a ski apartment was far outweighed by the luxury of fine cuisine and free wine. This concept has been developed further into the super luxurious chalet holidays where sauna, massage, canapés, and chauffeurs, and even a helicopter transfer, are all part of the package.

Thankfully though, the ski industry has remained available to everyone, and youth hostel style hotels are invaded each year by thousands of school children who can learn for the first time the magic of the mountains, just as the WAGGGS did all those years ago.

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