The 2 Best Luxury Winter Destinations 2010

Now you could jet off to some idyllic desert island and escape the winter, but where is the fun in that?

It`s winter, embrace it.

For me, winter holidays mean snow, chalets and aprés ski shenanigans.

Verbier seems the best place to start. To be more precise, No. 14 Verbier.

This is possibly the most luxurious ski chalet going. This is magnificent luxury accommodation (a chalet doesn`t seem to do it justice). A large cedar hot tub is the most perfect place to find comfort after a hard day on the piste. With views out to the slopes, how could you not be just a little bit smug?

The hot tub is good, the resident massage therapist is wonderful.

Still need a little convincing?

14 dedicated and experienced professionals, a 10-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, cinema, and thirteen bedrooms.

This month sees the opening of No. 14 Verbier. Exclusive booking through Quintessentially Travel. With prices starting from £32,500 for 7 days and £26,000 for a 3 night weekend, this is the pinnacle of Alpine luxury, of something extra special.

Maybe No. 14 Verbier is a bit extravagant for some. So, Still staying with luxury accommodation in the Swiss Alps, check out the Pod!

The Whitepod Resort is situated at 1400m, above the charming Swiss village of Les Cerniers with panoramic mountain views over Lake Geneva.

The resort has everything you would expect and need – great snow, traditional saunas, a Japanese bath and various massages and treatments.

Yes, you might not expect all of the above, but it`s fab having options!

The Pod resort also includes a resident chef, private ski run with 3 lifts and 7km of pistes. That`s right, private.

The Pods are a spacious and luxurious dome shaped tent, making your winter wonderland break a welcome and fun break from the norm.

Whitepod can also be booked through Quintessentially Travel and opens on 17th December.