Kirsty Poole

Originally a prime destination for the French aristocracy at its creation a century ago, Megeve with its views of the Mont Blanc has become one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the Alps, where millionaires, Royals and celebrities mingle together. I’ve spent a lot of time in Megevè (during both winter and summer) and it’s an absolute delight to behold. Here are some places I’d recommend (this post will focus on winter - I might do a summer in Megevè post in the future). Mountain Restaurants Ideal 1850 Stunning terrace in the sunshine or cosy inside by the fire on a snowy day. I highly recommend the pizza with melanosporum black truffle & baby rocket leaves (€56). I also love the poké bowl with salmon & avocado (€29) and the sea bass (€42). Cafe Woody Le Super Megeve I love the detox salad . L'Alpette La Folie Douce Expect live music & cabaret shows, dancing on tables & drinking rose with this lively après-ski scene. Champagne & ex...

I went to Courchevel after Christmas for 12 nights and I had such a wonderful time. Richard Orlinski - Wild Kong We drove from Chiswick, London to Courchevel, Les Trois Vallees, which took around 12 hours, door to door (there was horrendous traffic from London to the Eurotunnel - it was Boxing Day, so everyone was on the road (visiting relatives they dislike - according to one of my travel partners). For Le Shuttle, we had a Frequent traveller Flexiplus pass, which means you can get on any train, and you don't have to worry about making it for a certain time, which can be tricky (when traffic is unreliable etc). There is an exclusive lounge for  FlexiPlus  pass members, where you can get complimentary refreshments and WiFi, but as we were travelling in a high vehicle, we didn't access the lounge and we also didn't have time. When we arrived, it was midnight and very snowy and magical, it felt like being in Narnia.     I hadn't been skiing...