Best In Travel Magazine Issue 52 // 2018 // Discover Ski Resorts

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Discover the majesty of the Tirolean mountains! This unique part of the world is spectacularly beautiful all year round and boasts diversity like nowhere else. AROSA Kitzbühel sits nestled among the Alps and looks out on the Hahnenkamm and the Streif, two legendary icons of the renowned winter sports town. Throughout the year Kitzbühel's sophisticated flair entices sports enthusiasts as well as those seeking rest and relaxation. The A-ROSA resort is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in the Alps for both body and soul... www.a-rosa-resorts.de/en/a-rosa/resortshotels/kitzbuehel/

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CARIBBEAN & NORTH AMERICA GALA CEREMONY JAMAICA 22 SEPTEMBER 2018

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WORLD SKI AWARDS KITZBÜHEL AUSTRIA 16-18 NOVEMBER 2018

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We love skiing and riding, and we’ve been working in this industry for decades, at first-class heli-skiing locations around the world. We know what it takes to build an awesome heli-ski trip. Whether you’re a hesitant firsttimer, a family looking for quality time together, or a hardcore ski bum considering heli-skiing in Alaska, we’ve designed a range of exceptional programs to suit every ability level. www.bellacoolaheliskiing.com

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ALPACA Newly completed in 2017, the chalet is an impressive addition to MĂŠribel's increasing luxury chalet collection. Each area has been meticulously designed and craî…šed, creating a chic and luxurious private home. The heated outdoor swimming pool and copper hot tub add an extra dimension of luxury to this already extraordinary property. www.hautemontagne.com/luxury-chalets-meribel/ chalet-alpaca

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ALPIN HOTEL

Have you looking for the perfect hotel for your perfect winter holidays? Have you looking for comfort for whole your family during the time you want to spend with your closest people? Hotel Alpin is a small, coqueishly “bijou” found its place just a few meters from the ski slopes of one of the most popular winter resorts in Bulgaria. Beautiful and elegant mix of warmth and comfort, style and refined it offers the excellent conditions for everyone who desire to spend a fantastic holidays surrounded by your lovely persons. alpinborovets.com

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ASTRA LODGE FALLS CREEK

Falls Creek in Summer - Astra Summer Weekend Escapes. Deluxe rooms starting from $346 per night on a 2 night minimum stay excluding 3 Peaks Challenge 8th to 12th March. Enjoy a daily hot breakfast, use of our heated magnesium mineral pool, sauna, spa, steam room, library and kids room. Astra Bar & Restaurant will

also be from 3pm for tapas followed by a delicious seasonal dinner menu from 6pm. The Astra Day Spa will also operate by appointment only. astralodge.com.au

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BANSKO Bansko ski resort is the best winter resort in Bulgaria with the longest ski runs and the richest cultural history. The town of Bansko is situated at the foot of the Pirin mountain in the south-western Bulgaria, 160 km from SoďŹ a. The resort oers excellent ski and snowboard conditions and infrastructure. A lot of hotels of various standards and prices are available for booking on-line. Regarding Apres ski - the resort oers hundreds of bars and traditional restaurants called 'mehana'. Bansko mountain resort is an excellent choice for your ski and snowboard holiday in Bulgaria. www.bulgariaski.com/bansko

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The first gondola li in Austria – the Hahnenkammbahn cable car – was constructed between 1926 and 1928. The ski area had virtually reached its present-day size by 1959, following the construction of a supply line to the Kitzbüheler Horn in 1951 and the expansion of the ski area to Kirchberg, Jochberg and Pass Thurn in 1959. In 1969, Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel merged with Bergund Skili GmbH and Kirchberger Bergbahnen AG. This marked the opening of the Kitzbühel | Kirchberg ski area offering the best pistes into the valley. www.kitzski.at/en/ companyinfo/bergbahn-agkitzbuehel-kitzski.html

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CHALET LES ANGES ZERMATT

Chalet Les Anges is an outstanding and elegantly composed chalet, designed by the renowned interior architect Magali de Tscharner. The chalet features reclaimed wood throughout and is spread over three spectacular oors.

Chalet Les Anges is full of light with huge panoramic windows to take full advantage of the breathtaking Maî…&#x;erhorn views. www.elysiancollection.com/chalet-les-anges/

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CLARION HOTEL SPINDLERUV MLYN

We have combined the superb services of a four star hotel, high class gastronomy and above standard wellness services to satisfy the most demanding of our guests and to meet conference requirements, and we have thrown in the fantastic location of Špindlerův Mlýn, the best known mountain resort in Bohemia, for good measure. This unique combination resulted in the very first Clarion mountain hotel in Europe. The Clarion Hotel is located in Špindlerův Mlýn in the Krkonoše National Park near the Labe

Dam, which is the highest situated dam on the Labe River at 740 metres above sea level. Directly beside the hotel is a ski run and the Labská ski-li. The hotel is an ideal starting point for hiking in the summer, and it is ideal for cross country skiing tours across the Krkonoše ridges in the winter.

There are 197 rooms in the hotel, accommodating up to 580 guests. www.clarionhotelspindleruvmlyn.com/en/

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EICHARDT'S PRIVATE HOTEL

The Eichardt’s Residence is located just a short walk from the hotel and is set over three levels with glorious views over Queenstown Bay, to Queenstown Gardens and the Remarkables mountain range. Hosting three large bedrooms each with split king beds, The Residence is designed with space and luxurious comfort in mind and is ideal for small groups, colleagues, and families with conďŹ gurations tailored to meet your needs. www.eichardts.com

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ELS LLACS At the luxury tourist chalets Els Llacs, located in Soldeu, near the Grandvalira ski slopes, you will be able to enjoy the perfect vacation with children in Andorra. Our charming holiday rental chalets are perfectly located in the heart of the PyrĂŠnĂŠes, at 2km from the Soldeu ski slopes and at 2,5km from the Grau Roig ski slopes, in the largest ski domain in Andorra: Grandvalira. www.apartamentselsllacs.com/en

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FAHRENHEIT Seven val tHorenS Boasting a spectacular Alpine location at 2,300m with magniďŹ cent views over the mountains, Fahrenheit Seven is right on the slopes allowing access to Val Thorens’ snow sure slopes. The main Peclet bubble and ski school meeting point are only a short ski away. Fahrenheit Seven is also only a short walk from the centre. /www.fahrenheitseven.com/en/val-thorens/fahrenheit-seven-val-thorens-home.html

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In 1956, Francesc Viladomat, a businessman and ski champion, installed the first ski li at the summit of the Coll Blanc in Pas de la Casa.

It was operated using power from a truck engine and it could transport up to 450 skiers per hour. From that moment, the station continued to grow with the installation of a new ski li each year. The first ski li was installed in the Grau Roig sector in 1959 beside the Hotel Grau Roig, which was only a small mountain hut at the time. As the station continued to grow, the need to offer a beer service also grew, and so in 1974, Hotel Grau Roig became the first hotel lodge in the sector.

Our history starts with the acquisition of the

hotel by the Sans Marfany Family in 1987.

During the 1980s, Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig introduced the first automatic snow cannons and the Riba Escorxada sector was inaugurated in the neighbouring resort, with access from El Tarter. In October 2003, Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu-El Tarter announced an eagerly awaited merger. The two Andorran resorts joined forces to create the largest ski domain in the Pyrenees: Grandvalira. www.hotelgrauroig.com/en

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HANS GRIMUS TRULY SKI IN, SKI OUT. Hotel Pension Grimus is ideally located in the heart of the village only 50 meters from the Abom 6-seat chairli and 100 meters from the ski school. The hotel offers a complete and luxurious experience with comprehensive guest facilities. Reception staff are available from 7.30am to 10.00pm daily to assist with inquiries from accommodation, dinner and taxi reservations, to advice on li and lesson packages, transfers to Mt Buller and general mountain information. www.pensiongrimus.com.au/about_us

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HOTEL SAVOY Experience the ideal place for your visit in Prague. Experience the place with more than a century long tradition of perfect service.

Experience the very centre of Prague, where even a short stroll in its immediate vicinity takes you on a tour through the history of some of the world´s most exceptional monuments. Your absolute satisfaction is our top priority and therefore we are ready to meet all of your needs and requests. Our

regular guests are not only tourists discovering the beautiful sights of Prague, but also artists, statesmen, businessmen, professionals from many ďŹ elds and even whole football teams. All of our guests seek the unmatched atmosphere of Hotel Savoy.

Become one of them. www.hotelsavoyprague.com/en/

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We are delighted to welcome you to the 5 Star Hotel Tannenhof *****Superior in St. Anton am Arlberg. Let yourself relax and be pampered, indulging all your senses in the facilities that Hotel Tannenhof provides.

We oer privacy and discretion whilst also being on hand for any requests that you may have. www.hoteltannenhof.net/en

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INTERCONTINENTA PYEONGCHANG R

Two hour-drive from Seoul. An Alpine-style village nestled within the unspoiled beauty of the Taebaek Mountains. No maer the time of year you will have plenty to see and do including playing golf at three scenic golf courses. Track the mountains and take in the region’s natural beauty or relax at one of the hotel’s peaceful spots. Ocean 700 the waterpark and Ski Slopes are closed for the event. it will be open from May. www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/gan gwon-do/kagha/hoteldetail

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ISO-SYÖTE

E Iso-Syöte is Finland’s Southernmost fell. The area is located 140 km north-east from Oulu and only 750 km from Helsinki. You will get to the slopes as well as to other activities straight from your accommodation door, does not maer where you stay – in the hotel or in one of the many coages.

Iso-Syöte is surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful Syöte National park and the area gets the biggest snowfall in all of Finland! Syöte offers

many recreational possibilities for all tastes. The wide range of activities guarantee you an exciting stay. The Syöte fell area offers a spectacular seing for nature lovers. An extensive network of trails is waiting for skiers, trekkers and cyclists and orienteers will be fascinated by the diverse range of control points. syote.fi/en/iso-syote/

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KEMPINSKI HOTEL GRAND ARENA BANSKO

Discover the beauty of unspoiled nature, magnificent landscapes and endless relaxation at the footsteps of the majestic Pirin Mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage environment. We look forward to welcoming you to an oasis of luxury, comfort and tranquility in Bansko - the most modern winter resort in the Balkans. Our five-star hotel is open year-round and comprises Alpine-style rooms and suites, superb conference facilities, lavish dining services and an award-winning spa centre. As soon as you set foot in our hotel, you will be surrounded by a caring ambiance created with the genuine desire to make you feel most welcome. www.kempinski.com/en/bansko/hotel-grand-arena//

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As early as 1165 it appears the first time the name "Chizbuhel" in a Chiemseer certificate, which is a merger with the proper name "Chizzo" and "Buhel" is a characterization of its geographical location. In 1450 began the heyday of mining in Kitzbühel, but not until 16th Century silver was found in Kitzbühel. The citys landscape is a consequence of that wealth. Around 1850 the summer tourism started to build up in Kitzbühel and 1875 with the construction of the railroad brought the rise to international tourism.

1893 Franz Reisch became the first man to ski down from the Kitzbühel Horn, according to documents 1894/95 the first ski race was held in Kitzbühel. www.kitzbuehel.com/de

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LAAX in GraubĂźnden is a modern, dynamic and familyfriendly ski resort for your winter holiday in Switzerland. www.laax.com/en

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LEO TRIPPI If you are thinking about your next luxury holiday experience, you are in the right place. Look no further, just contact us and we will make your wish come true.

We are unique in that we combine the proficiency of a state-of-the-art website to search for the perfect property in your dream destination, with the support of your own expert private sales and concierge travel agent, all under the umbrella of a financially secured Swiss company and registered agency guaranteeing your money and holidays are safe and secured, wherever you may choose to go. As the World's Best Ski Travel Agency we offer catered ski chalets in all the key ski destinations in Switzerland (e.g. St Moritz,

Davos, Gstaad, Verbier, Zerma), France (e.g.

Courchevel, Meribel, Val d'Isere, Chamonix, Megeve), Italy (e.g. Dolomites and Italian Alps), Austria (e.g.

Kitzbuhel, Lech, St Anton), Japan (e.g. Niseko), USA (e.g. Aspen), Canada (e.g. Whistler and Revelstoke), Finland and Lapland. Our exclusive offering of catered chalets in St Moritz and during WEF in Davos and Klosters, is unrivalled. www.leotrippi.com

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MT HUTT Voted NZ's Best Ski Resort Mt Hu ski area boasts wide open terrain for all ski and snowboard ability levels plus kids 10 years and under ski for free at Mt Hu.

Superb conditions, spectacular terrain and laid back kiwi hospitality will leave you dreaming for more. www.nzski.com/mt-hu

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In the rocksresort Design Hotel in the canton of Grisons alpine life is being reinterpreted and celebrated with a passion. The rocksresort apartments feature luxurious furnishings and high quality décor for discerning tastes – numerous shops, bars and restaurants are located right in the resort. For families the rocksresort has much to offer. Situated directly at the valley station we have much more to offer, included our own children’s crèche with loving all day child care – All in the midst of the stunning and unique mountain paradise Flims Laax Falera. www.rocksresort.com/en/rocksresort/

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RUSUTSU RESORT

Thinking about where to spend your winter holiday can be tricky, however with abundant powder snow, breath-taking scenery and world-class facilities, we think Rusutsu Resort is the ultimate destination.

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SEKKA KAN

The block of four boutique SEKKA Kan apartments are perhaps the finest in Niseko – but we’d like you to decide. Choose a layout that suits you; the property can be split in to two large fourbedroom apartments or two roomy threebedroom apartments giving two separate lockable studios on the first and third levels.) The SEKKA Kan Hirafu village apartments are a short walk to the Ace Family Li, village convenience store and restaurants or the shule stop is directly outside the front door. Each apartment is equipped with European kitchen appliances, spacious bathrooms and laundry facilities. Studio apartments and master bedrooms feature individual desk space for times when work can’t be completely escaped. sekkastyle.com/accommodation/niseko/sekkakan

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SEQUOIA PENTHOUSE THREDBO Winner of Australia's Best Ski Chalet at the World Ski Awards 2016 and 2017 this apartment makes the ski world your oyster and more when you luxuriate in Thredbo Village - snow lifestyle. Recently renovated Penthouse, Entertain friends on one of 5 balconies and drink in sublime mountain views between exploring the mountain air and all it has to oer. Once again, a

choice of sleeping conďŹ gurations in twin, king and master (with robe and decadent double shower) options, well appointed gourmet kitchen and living area with 60 inch LED televison and a sonos surround sound system. www.thredbopenthouseapartment.com.au

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SKI DUbai

Discover Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East! An amazing mountainthemed wintery set-ting where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, take part in many snow events and meet and play with Ski Dubai's newest residents; the Snow Penguins! Ski Dubai is located in Mall of the Emirates Experience rolling down the Giant Ball run, jumping a 10. ramp, spiralling down the tube slides, sightseeing in the chairli or just relaxing over a hot chocolate at minus 4 degrees... So enjoy real snow, all year round in a winter world of exciting events. themes and sports for the whole family! www.theplaymania.com/skidubai

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SKILIFTS

Ski-Lis is the award-winning provider of airport transfers to ski resorts across Europe and North America, with hundreds of destinations located in 10 countries. We know it’s important that you receive exactly the same reliable, hassle-free service wherever you decide to go and that’s why our standards are always high, no maer your destination. www.ski-lis.com

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In Soldeu (Andorra) at the heart of the Pyrenees you will ďŹ nd a new concept of 5 stars hotel. It is situated at 1850 metres above sea level in the middle of the nature. Also, it is a privileged place to practice mountain sports either in summer or winter. Luxury and quality are present in all its bedrooms and spacious reading and relax rooms with excellent views. There, we can feel a warm atmosphere thanks to an imaginative and elegant design. You will have the privilege of free access to the Sport Wellness Mountain Spa, the exclusive centre for health and well-being of the resort. It has 5 oors and 5000 m2, where you can enjoy the best treatments of beauty and health. www.hermitagehotel.sporthotelsandorra.co.uk

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SUNWEB

Sunweb is the flagship brand of Sundio Group International, one of the leading travel groups in Europe. Sunweb offers package holidays towards sun, wintersport and self-drive destinations, operating from seven source markets. Whether you are looking for an all-inclusive family holiday or a secret getaway at a remote location, Sunweb has various offers to suit all your needs. The fundamental goal of Sunweb is to deliver the best possible holiday experience and create lifetime memories… www.sunweb.com

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THE REES HOTEL

The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star hotel situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the South Island of New Zealand. The Rees offers a variety of spacious and luxurious accommodation options including 60 Hotel rooms, 90 Apartments and five private, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lakeside Residences, all with terraces, showcasing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu to the alpine panorama of the Remarkable Mountain range. www.therees.co.nz

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THE VALE NISEKO

Nestled right on the ski run, The Vale Niseko offers internationally awarded holiday luxury. The Vale Niseko’s ski-in, ski-out location delivers 2100 acres of sublime powder terrain and all village amenities literally to your doorstep. Comprised of 49 one, two and three bedroom accommodations, guests can enjoy the comfort and spaciousness of fully equipped luxury apartments packaged with the amenities of a five star hotel. Step out the front door for the start of your day in powder heaven, then return to soak in the bliss of The Vale’s natural hot

spring, famous for its nutritious waters. Re-live every run of the day over dinner and cocktails at the Vale Bar & Grill, and then return to slumber in peaceful luxury atop your feather pillow. The staff at The Vale Niseko exist to enhance your holiday experience, and pride themselves on offering a personalised, exceptional level of service. thevaleniseko.com

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THE WESTIN RU The striking hotel features 210 spacious guest rooms.

All accommodations are bi-level rooms measuring 76m2 or larger. The Rusutsu Resort oers world-class ski facilities in the winter, exquisite golf course in the summer, and a host of other fun activities throughout four seasons. The Westin Rusutsu Resort provides Westin brand signature amenities and services, which ensure guests, such as families and groups restful stays. Come and experience the unique features and comfort of Westin. www.westinrusutsu.com/en

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THREDBO

Thredbo offers its guests an award winning, winter holiday experience. Our special deals are designed to get you excited to experience everything that the mountain and village has to offer.

Save and experience more when booking one of our exclusive special deals on offer and enjoy a vacation unlike any other.

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Feel Kitzbühel. Experience Kitzbühel.

Nestled between the Kitzbüheler Horn and Hahnenkamm mountains, the region Kitzbühel features almost unlimited options for a fun and active stay. Kitzbühel is a synonym for passion, one that gives rise to an unmistakable way of life, as these mountains inspire adventures that beg to be experienced all year long!

Kitzbühel has more to offer. There are a range of other activities, such as tobogganing, winter hiking and snowshoe hiking, romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides or simply strolling through the picturesque town centre, which offer a welcome alternative for those who haven’t come to the “Gamsstadt” of Kitzbühel simply for the skiing. The “Gamsstadt” is an enchanting place, featuring a medieval city centre that is both cosmopolitan and conscious of tradition. You can enjoy typical Tirolean hospitality in the alleys of the old town, which dates back over 700 years. The culinary offerings range from rustic local fare to international haute cuisine.

The legend in the Alps. The most legendary city of sports in the Alps is an attractive and multi-faceted destination for all seasons. In summer and winter alike, Kitzbühel boasts a unique charm and an unmistakable blend of tradition, legend and idyllic landscape.

120 years of successful skiing history. It was Franz Reisch who left the first tracks in the snow on the Kitzbüheler Horn in 1893, triggering a full-on skiing boom. Today, Kitzbühel stands for pure skiing pleasure, with powder runs, mogul slopes, steep northern faces and delightful sunny slopes. The 68 slopes featuring 179 kilometres of pistes offer something for skiers of all abilities. There are also 13 marked ski routes with a total length of 36 kilometres and enthralling options for freeriders.

A name. A concept. A legend. Streif! The most spectacular downhill run in the world can be used for hiking in summer and for skiing in winter. However, anyone wanting to follow in the footsteps of the world’s best skiers should be a very experienced skier themselves. The main sections of the Streif racing piste, such as the Mausefalle and Hausbergkante, are classified as “extremely difficult ski runs”.

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Hiking sets you free. Some call it walking or mountaineering, others call it hiking or trekking. We simply call it experiencing Kitzbühel! Feel the rhythm of nature, your mind conjures up adventures and these shall become reality – Kitzbühel, a unique source of motivation!

Grass-covered mountains are typical for Kitzbühel. Unlike the steep and craggy limestone mountains surrounding Kitzbühel, the grass mountains boast meadows and lush green mountain pastures – even above an altitude of 2,000 metres. In fact, the Geißstein is the highest grass-covered mountain in the Alps.

“Gentle mountainscape, the blossoming meadows, the crystal clear water and that really special, magical feeling in the air – this is summer in Kitzbühel!”

“When a new day dawns, the gentle natural landscape impresses.”

Hiking for connoisseurs. Kitzbühel guarantees incredibly beautiful panoramas, geological marvels, local specialites and culinary delights. Kitzbühel fascinates with variety – gentle grassy hills and craggy peaks, always against the imposing backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser, Hohe Tauern and Großglockner. The well-developed network of trails extends over more than 1,000 kilometres, with specially designated routes for all levels of difficulty.

People have always sought out natural idylls and spiritual sources where they can replenish their energies and find inspiration.

Kitzbühel offers these “silent paths” and spiritual places, where you have the chance to escape your hectic everyday life and recuperate in peace and quiet. Leave the hustle and bustle behind, take a deep breath and relax.

Kitzbühel is the perfect place to slow down, relax, refresh and get inspired, ready to write your own legend.

Start into the hiking season 2018 May, 31st to June, 3rd Spend your bank holiday weekend with us!

No matter whether you want to join our sunrise, summit, theme or legend hikes – hiking in Kitzbühel presents itself with particular highlights at the opening weekend. Explore the hiking opportunities at our Testival area and participate in the special programmes for the season start.

Particular highlights will be offered at the Hahnenkamm, the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Kitzbüheler Südberge. Get all information at www.kitzbuehel.com There is no doubt, Kitzbühel is worth a visit all year long, 365 days a year. The legendary Kitzbühel way of life awaits you!

Our team at Kitzbühel Tourismus will be pleased to assist you for your individual vacation planning via: servus@kitzbuehel.com or +43 (0)5356 66660.

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ÜBERHA überHaus is a stunning piste side retreat commanding panoramic views across the mountains in the distance. Sleeping ten adults over four floors this fabulous property provides you with every luxury and comfort you could wish for. www.uberhaus-lech.com

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VAL THORENS

Val Thorens was created 40 years ago when an exceptional natural environment was discovered by a group of visionary pioneers (some of whom are still involved in the life of the resort); the story of an harmonious and epic adventure, which has continued day by day for the last four decades... www.valthorens.com/en

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VALLNORD At the 2017 World Ski Awards, Vallnord was considered Andorra’s best ski resort for the time in the four editions of these prizes that have taken place to date. These awards distinguish the ďŹ nest international snow and mountain tourism destinations in several categories: best resort, best hotel, best boutique hotel and best chalet. www.vallnord.com/en

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Vanke Songhua Lake Resort Vanke Group is the ďŹ rst mountain resort project, located in Jilin City, Jilin Province, only 15 km from the main city of Jilin City, Changchun International Airport from Longjia about 86 km, is the only both large-scale destination Ski Resort And the city ski slopes . Songhua Lake Resort is a key tourism project in Jilin Province, Jilin City is the core strategic tourism project, a new landmark in China's mountain resort. The resort takes "Family" as the theme to carry out outdoor spring outings, summertime summer summers, autumn climbing tours and winter skiing. Vanke Group with 33 years of professional development experience, the introduction of the world's advanced design concepts

and the European top hardware facilities, Songhua Lake Resort will build an advanced equipment, science planning, caring service of high-level ski resort.

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VILLA GEL

Villa Gella oers an authentic but luxurious experience in the wilderness of the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. Nestling in the hamlet of Gela, the reputed birthplace of the legendary musician Orpheus, this restored six-bedroom villa, at an altitude of 1700m, commands magniďŹ cent views of the surrounding mountains. www.villagella.com

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VIVALDI PARK VIVALDI PARK, located in the clean forest of 3.4 million pyeong (11,239,720 m²) in Gangwon-do, is equipped with Korea’s greatest accommodations and a world-class convention center. VIVALDI PARK is a comprehensive resort that offers a wide variety of recreational and leisure facilities. www.daemyungskiworld.com/eng/landing

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WHARE KEALOD Strikingly designed in timber and glass, Whare Kea Lodge appears to float on the edge of Lake Wanaka against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps. The inviting villa, with its light-filled interior and spectacular vistas, is the perfect luxury holiday accommodation for families or groups wishing to soak up the splendor of the area in a private location. Whare Kea’s superbly comfortable, spacious living and dining area with open fire and bar, its two master suites and four deluxe suites, each with a veranda and en-suite bathroom, offer an ideal combination of shared and also private spaces well suited to accommodate small groups of up to 12 guests. The interior is warm and welcoming, decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, with artworks and sculpture by local New Zealand artists. There is also a Billiards and Games room, guest office, massage room, sundecks overlooking a vast lawn where helicopters can land, and an outdoor hot tub hidden nearby among the spinnaker grass. www.wharekealodge.com

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W Verbier invites you to cross the line into an extraordinary world where winters are white hot and summers always keep things cool. As W Hotels’ first alpine escape and only hotel in Verbier, get set for slopeside style centred around Place Blanche, the new heart of Verbier.

Action packed days mirror energy fuelled nights at this stunning Verbier ski resort, one of only five hotels in Verbier with ski in/ski out access.

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With 123 rooms & suites and 4 W Residences, each with signature W beds and balcony, many with panoramic vistas, W Verbier is a fabulous retreat from the everyday Verbier ski resort. www.wverbier.com

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BLUE MORPHO JACKET THE LIGHT-REFLECTING HARDSHELL MADE FROM 2 BILLION GLASS SPHERES.

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We designed the Blue Morpho Jacket to recreate nature’s most brilliant solution to high visibility – the iridescent wings of the Blue Morpho buerfly. Each jacket has been engineered with lasers, resin and over 2 billion microscopic glass spheres to create a crazily reflective ski and snowboard jacket that can shi from ma blue to a bionic blue in a nanosecond.

The surface of the Blue Morpho Jacket acts like a mirror for whatever light conditions you’re out in. In sunlight it will shi from a deep ocean blue to shimmering metallic blue thanks to its entirely reflective glass face. While at night, headtorches, search lights or camera flashes transform it into a trippy, bionic-looking blue.

The fabric is smooth to the touch, but close up it has an industrial 3D look and each jacket has its own unique markings le in the resin and glass surface from its highly technical construction process. Built for snowsports the jacket is engineered to allow maximum range of motion and with room for your puffer or hoodie underneath. It’s fully seam-sealed and waterproofed, and features an ocean-racing style marine hood and super-high collar, which operate independently – so if you want your mouth and nose covered at high speed but your hood down, you can.

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in sunlight it looks like liquid metal -----The jacket acts like a mirror for whatever light conditions you’re out in. So while it’s a ma ocean blue in subdued light conditions, when you expose it to any bright light source or sunshine it transforms instantly into a shimmering metallic blue. If you’re out on the slopes in the sun, the surface and colour of the jacket will appear to shi and warp like you’re tripping. And if you shoot with the flash on in broad daylight, the surface

reverse engineering the Morpho buerfly Nature’s most stunning solution to high-visibility is the brilliant Blue Morpho buerfly. The microscopic scales that cover its wings reflect light to create an iridescent shimmering blue that’s constantly shiing colour and can be seen by pilots flying over the rainforest from a kilometre away. We’ve used highly reflective microscopic blue glass spheres on the surface of our jacket to mimic the microstructures on the surface of its wing, making it ultra-visible from long range.

How 2 billion glass spheres can mimic a wing There are over two billion microscopic blue glass spheres embedded in resin on the jacket’s surface, and over 40,000 in every single square centimetre, making them invisible to the naked eye. When light hits the jacket, it travels through the curved surface of these glass spheres and strikes the back of them, before being reflected straight back at the original light source so that the fabric looks like it’s emiing light.

at night you look bionic At night, with any kind of camera flash, torch or searchlight, you get the full bionic look as your face and body disappear and only the jacket remains. This photo uses no special effects other than a camera flash and water, and can be recreated by sticking your phone on flash mode.

The black dots and streaks are water droplets which temporarily prevent the glass beads reflecting light back at the camera. built with resin, glass and lasers Every element of our Blue Morpho Jacket is engineered with precision. As nothing sticks to the glass fabric we etched the logo out with lasers by removing a microscopically thin layer from its surface. All zippers are heavy duty, rubberised and waterproof. Two front pockets big enough for any maps and gloves are designed to be used while wearing a backpack. The shoulders and sleeves have been cut and shaped for extreme movement, and it’s designed to fit your puffer or hoodie underneath. www.vollebak.com/product/blue-morphojacket/

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CONDITION BLACK CERAMIC JACKET SURVIVES 120KMPH FALLS AND CAN SCAR ROCK.

The military elite have a term for your physical and mental state during life and death situations – moments in which your subconscious must choose between fight-or-flight.

They call it ‘condition black.’ The colour code for ‘you’re about to die.’ The Condition Black Ceramic Jacket is not only engineered to survive extreme 'condition black' experiences, but to help keep you alive in the aermath. Combining psychology from space missions with some of the most advanced material technology in existence, the jacket is more like a concept car than a traditional piece of clothing.

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So tough it can scar rock The Condition Black Ceramic Jacket is fied with 19 panels of ceraspace – a ceramic material so tough it can scar rock and tolerate repeated high-speed falls up to 120kmph.

Designed for the military, ceraspace is engineered in Switzerland by textile pioneers Schoeller. The only material in the world that’s tougher is diamonds.

nanotechnology so shell Our so shell is made with Schoeller’s WB-400 and combines a fleece inside and tough nylon face with a nanosphere coating. The nanotechnology finish gives the jacket a textured surface like a microscopic mountain range, so water runs off it and dirt doesn’t stick.

It’s 98% windproof, highly breathable, heat retaining, water repellent and fast drying.

each panel is cut by laser Each ceraspace panel is made from hundreds of 3D ceramic nodes set in a flexible skin, so the jacket moves with you. The panels are cut by laser and positioned by hand at predicted impact points to limit the chance of rips that would expose you to the elements. Every panel is breathable and water resistant.

instructions inspired by naSa Like the original Apollo 11 spacesuit, the Condition Black Ceramic Jacket is engineered to increase your chances of survival if something goes wrong. Inspired by the series of instructions printed on Armstrong’s lunar glove, the le arm of our jacket carries glow in the dark instructions for when your brain and body start shuing down and you’re simply too wasted to think.

limiting your heat loss ceraspace performs an entirely different role in extreme cold. Designed in a lab to withstand extreme temperatures, it has an incredibly low heat-up rate, which allows it to mimic human skin. However warm your body, the ceraspace stays as close to the cold outside air temperature as possible to minimise your heat loss. built for survival Two Survival Pockets on the upper chest help you focus on one of the most critical elements of survival: keeping your heart, lungs and vital arteries warm. Sliding your hands into the pockets and up over your shoulders puts you in the ideal foetal position to do this. The pockets fasten magnetically and are double-lined for warmth.

the origins of Condition black The military elite have a term for your physical and mental state during life and death situations – moments in which your subconscious has to choose between fight or flight. They call it ‘condition black.’ The colour code for ‘you’re about to die’. Each piece in the Condition Black range is designed to help you survive extreme experiences using insights from the field and advanced material technology.

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