Skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the world. Millions of people every year enjoy skiing in any number of areas.
Switzerland has some of the best winter sports areas and is busy from
early fall through mid to late spring, depending on snowfall. Many
celebrities have been photographed enjoying a quiet ski weekend away.
Klosters
Klosters has created quite a name for itself and caters to every skill
level. The resort is rated as "OK" for experts, "good" for intermediate,
"OK" for beginners and "very good" for snowboarding. Klosters is said
to have marvelous off-piste opportunities and an incredible vertical
drop.
Klosters High Profile Guests
The romantic, village-like atmosphere Klosters provides is a short trip
from nearby Davos. The resort is perfect for a romantic getaway or a
family ski holiday. The Pinocchio Children's Club provides professional
childcare for parents who enjoy occasional time without the children.
Celebrities often visit Klosters as a way to get away from the pressures
life throws at them. Prince Charles is a regular guest at Klosters and
his son Prince William has visited from time to time with Kate
Middleton. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, was also a
frequent visitor at Klosters.
Gstaad
Gstaad ski resort is rated "very good" for all skill levels and
snowboarding as well. It offers a variety of black, red, blue and green
runs with a nice vertical lift and several miles of downhill pistes.
Gstaad High Profile Guests
Many celebrities have been sighted in Gstaad over the years including:
Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton, Julie Andrews, Audrey Hepburn, Prince
Rainier, Marlene Dietrich, Diana Ross, Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Evans,
David Bowie, Robert Wagner, Roger Moore, Winston Churchill, Margaret
Thatcher, Bono, Arnold Schwartzenegger, Elizabeth Taylor, King
Constantine of Greece, King Juan Carlos of Spain, and Roger Federer.
That's quite the guest list to be certain. Gstaad has been mentioned in
several movies or television shows as well, including Trading Places,
Dynasty, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Return of the Pink Panther.
St. Moritz
St. Moritz ski resort is rated "very good" for experts considering a
Swiss ski holiday plus intermediate skiers and snowboarding; "good" for
beginners. St. Moritz hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948.
The resort focuses on more than just winter sports and creates a unique
winter holiday for all ages. Beginners find the mountain a challenge,
while experts also find many hidden treasures off-piste.
St. Moritz High Profile Guests
The resort itself was mentioned in both Goldfinger and For Your Eyes
Only, very popular James Bond movies. Many high-end retailers like
Bulgari and Chanel have shops in St. Moritz.
Several celebrities, including George Clooney and girlfriend Elisabetta
Canalis, Kate Moss, Prince Charles, Ivana Trump, Naomi Campbell,
Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant enjoy shopping and skiing in St. Moritz.
The 2010-2011 Ski Season
Winter sports enthusiasts are sure to find a great time no matter where
they choose to visit during the 2010-2011 season. Many resorts around
the world are planning to open relatively early due to the amount of
dust already on the peaks. Switzerland's top three ski resorts are among
the best to visit.
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