Monday, June 7, 2010

Reasons To Stay In Chalets Worldwide

By Adriana Noton

The chalets in which herders used to stay in countries such as Switzerland have come a long way since the early days. These log huts with overhanging roofs used to be a place to rest their heads before moving their cattle to new pastures. Now these can be enjoyed by people all over the world. There are many different types and styles of chalet that can be found in many countries around the world, most of which are open to visitors.

The experience of staying in a chalet is like no other you will have in your life. Many of the features that come as standard in many chalets include sun terraces, traditional, open fireplaces and spectacular views of the countryside. Most of the rooms in a chalet will have room for children's cots, leaving no excuse for not taking a young family on the vacation of a lifetime!

Many people rent luxury chalets in places including Switzerland and France throughout the year. The luxury options usually comes with additional perks such as outdoor hot tubs, saunas and private parking spaces. In a luxury chalet you can enjoy features such as marbled bathrooms, parquet flooring throughout, inviting sofas and even heated ski boots waiting for you when you wake up! All of these wonderful features and important finishing touches are part of a luxury chalet vacation package.

The majority of chalet vacations are self-catering options with staff only making an appearance to change bed linen, change towels and clean. There is the somewhat unusual (but increasing in popularity) option of having the staff stay in the chalet with you. This lets them be close at hand should you need anything such as meals cooked or fresh towels. The aim of this is to provide you with an unbeatable first class service.

Most of the chalets that are available for rent are situated at world renowned ski resorts. This accommodation offers the opportunity to have somewhere comfortable to rest after spending a day snowboarding or skiing, all with breathtaking scenery thrown in. Your chalet could be situated half way up a monstrous mountain, giving you a wondrous view when you wake up the next morning.

If you are considering using a chalet on a fairly frequent basis, it is worth thinking about buying a property of your own. There are various different types, styles and sizes to choose from and many are for sale all around the globe. The expense involved in buying a chalet may not be as much as you think and could be seen as a sound investment. Many people rent out their chalet to others when they are not using them themselves. Some of the best areas to buy a chalet are France and America.

The other major benefit of staying in a chalet is that you are a stone's throw away from other amenities and facilities. If you love nature, shopping or some tasty food at a fine restaurant, there are many places that have these amenities very close by to the chalets. There is usually a lot around the chalet for visitors to see and do - or you could just delight in the comforts of your wonderful accommodation!

The advantages of staying in or owning Blue Mountain chalets is a great opportunity. You get all the comfort you would expect of a luxury hotel but a warm, charming and stylish environment to indulge in. Staying in a chalet is truly a unique experience.

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