Following a Christmas whirlwind of roast spuds, booze-soaked puddings and pigs in blankets, boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith are feeling fat. What better way to work off all the calories than by whooshing across glacial slopes in a glitter of snow and ice? (So what if fragrant raclette, steaming fondue and cream-topped hot chocolate feature in these visions?) Here’s a round-up of three stylish Smith stays, where snow is definitely on the menu.
Chalet Dolce Vita
Location South Tyrol, Italy
Best for Cuisine and cosiness
Make winter sexy with a trip to this piste-side cabin, replete with flickering candles, tousled furs and heavy fabrics. This timber and turret-toting hideaway occupies a scenic perch in mountainous Madonna di Campiglio, a resort that caters for both skittish skiers and pros. Alpine adventures beckon on your doorstep; hire equipment from Sport Elite School. Après-ski, warm up in Room 103, which has a private sauna and a wood-burning stove by the bed, or stake out a table in the red-splashed restaurant and sample the inventive cuisine: lobster with lime and tacos, trout sashimi and pigeon ravioli. Did we mention the spa and cigar room?
Rates Double rooms from €190, including tax at 10 per cent.
To book Visit mrandmrssmith.com.
