Stunning new chalets, luxury hotels and upgraded service

The Crystal Finest preview brochure for winter 2008/9 is being launched today, presenting stylish hotels and ski chalets in premier resorts in Europe and North America. The chalets range from quaint and traditional, to large and contemporary - ideal for groups of skiers who appreciate the finer things in life. The stunning four and five star hotels featured are in the most desirable ski areas with a wealth of facilities; many include spas.

NEW properties for next winter:

FRANCE - Val d’Isere

• Chalet Le Thovex (sleeps 12) is spread over 3 floors with magnificent views and, unusual for a ski chalet, a Hammam.
• Chalet La Rocheur (sleeps up to 13) has swish sauna.

Both chalets are in the heart of Val d’Isere, are sensitively designed conversions and are only 100 m from the slopes in the village.

What else is new for 2008/9?

• A la carte wine and champagne is available in all our chalets.
• Free portable DVD player rental available in all ‘Finest Family’ chalets.
• Complimentary mini chocolates and tissues for customers to grab on route to the mountain.
• Free baby pack including nappies, use of cots, highchairs, bottle warmers and more available for infants under two in the Chalet Hotel St Louis in Courchevel 1850.
• Bottled mineral water with dinner in all chalets.
• Free mixers in all finest chalets.

Crystal Finest chalet holidays include: direct flights (charter and scheduled), direct transfers, stylish accommodation, cooked breakfast, afternoon tea and cakes, a glass of champagne every evening with the canapés, three-course evening meal with a selection of wines, mineral water, complimentary mixers, cheeseboard, port, fresh coffee and chocolates. The Finest hotel holidays include: direct flights, transfers and the hotel accommodation and board as stated.

Prices start from £449 per person including 7 nights’ chalet board accommodation in the Chalet Arlberg in St Anton, Austria, departing on 6th December 2008. All chalets have a selection of Molton Brown toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, TVs, DVD players, hairdryers, iPod docking station, board games and newspapers.

To make a reservation, call 0871 971 0364 or visit www.crystalfinest.co.uk