Toblerone's Hidden Message

The Toblerone bar is a much loved holiday treat, usually picked up at the airport on the way back from a ski holiday as a last minute gift – but did you know this Swiss chocolate has a secret symbol?

During this Christmas there will be tonnes of Toblerone hanging in stockings before being demolished in front of the TV or around the fire as an evening treat but next time you break off a triangular chunk– have a look at the packaging. The famous Toblerone logo has an image of the iconic Swiss mountain; the Matterhorn in Zermatt, but if you look closely there is secret creature in the mountain shadows….A bear!

The hidden bear is in reference to the town of the creator Theodor Tobler and the chocolates origin – Bern – which has a bear featuring on its coat of arms. The triangular shape of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps is commonly believed to have given Theodor Tobler his inspiration for the shape of Toblerone. However, according to Theodor's sons, the triangular shape originates from a pyramid shape that dancers at the Folies Bergères created as the finale of a show that Theodor saw.

News just in! The Toblerone shape has been CHANGED!! The UK isn’t happy about it, as they are reducing in size with less peaks, Scandal! What do you think?

We highly recommend visiting the beautiful resort of Zermatt and seeing the Matterhorn Moutain in it's glory. Our award-winning ski specialists (who have lived in Zermatt!) would be delighted to organise your ski trip with our incredible portfolio of luxury chalets in this prestigious Swiss resort. 

Our Visit To Chalet Rock N Love!

When I first heard the name of this unusual new chalet, I wasn’t sure what to expect - so I was very excited to have the opportunity to stay there and try out this exciting property! Newly completed in the charming resort of Tignes Les Brevieres, from the outside it looks like a typical modern Savoyard chalet, perhaps a little more contemporary than most, but when you walk in the front door – what an experience!

You are greeted by an old petrol pump and open steel stairs, with an indoor pool on your right with bold artwork along one wall and windows down the other. Go up the stairs and the theme continues – a pool table made from a Mini Cooper, a Wurlitzer jukebox and touches such as working gumball machines and a vintage Coca Cola machine create a really funky 1970s Americana vibe. The floor tiles have been etched with a unique and now-copyrighted pattern that weaves paisley patterns into skulls on the floor in a beautiful way that rings very true to the chalet’s personality.

The four main bedrooms are themed by colour – yellow, blue, purple and red – and all feature a striking coloured glass bath to match the theme, and views across the mountains. The children’s bedroom upstairs though, was definitely my favourite for its unusually imaginative finish. Two Volkswagen campervans and a Jeep painted in bright and clashing colours have been converted into three double beds, sharing a bathroom on the same floor. They were airlifted in before the roof was put on, and some of the doors still work – a little boy’s dream, to have a full size toy car that is also a bed, complete with personal TV!

With an open kitchen, you can watch the team at work preparing your meals – from freshly made bread and croissants to vegan meringues (who thought it was possible) – which creates a warm and fun atmosphere in the open plan living areas.

The chalet team of Claire, Ella and Ollie, were fantastic throughout our stay; nothing was too much trouble. Ollie’s food was superb – the menu was bold and unusual, and excellent throughout – some very memorable meals!

Overall Rock n Love is most definitely striking, but most of all it is so much fun as a chalet. The décor is playful and bold, and the theme runs throughout with old records used as place mats and a full-size statue of a French superhero standing sentinel near the stairs to the bedrooms. With a sauna, hammam, indoor pool, gym, hot tub on the balcony and a state of the art massage bed as well, it is difficult to find something missing in the chalet! A truly funky haven in the heart of Tignes Les Brevieres.

If you would like to know more about this chalet or would like to book your stay, please contact our award-winning ski specialists who would be delighted to help.

T: +44(0)1244 629963

E: ski@elegant-address.com

Last minute CHRISTMAS availability – Quick!

It's not too late to wake up on Christmas morning and unwrap your presents while the snow falls gently outside. Spend an exhilarating afternoon carving down the perfect pistes, and return to your luxury chalet to sip champagne in your own private hot tub while your hosts prepare a sumptuous Christmas dinner with all your favourite trimmings - perfection!

Let Elegant Address Ski find you the perfect chalet for you to celebrate a fabulous Christmas surrounded by your friends and family.

We still have some last-minute availability in fantastic chalets across the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps, so don’t miss your last chance to spend the festive season in the most magical place in the world!

A Selection of Our Christmas Availability

Chalet Seven, Crans Montana - Sleeps 24

Mon Izba, Verbier - Sleeps 10 + 2

Chalet Jasmine Verbier – Sleeps 12

Grand Corniche –  Les Gets - Sleeps 12 + 3 **Special offer**

Chalet Maurine – Verbier – Sleeps 16

Chalet Le Paradis Chamonix – Sleeps 10 + 2 **Special offer**

Chalet Libellule Chamonix – Sleeps 12

Whether you’re looking for an exclusive, private winter retreat or an exciting family holiday in a fabulously luxurious chalet, let us find you The Address.

Elegant Address Ski: finding you The Address

Call us today: +44 (0) 1244 62 99 63

ski@elegant-address.com

Elegant Address Luxury Property Group Wins Another Prestigious Award!

On Friday, 23rd October, Elegant Address Luxury Property Group were shortlisted as regional finalists to the Forward Ladies Women In Business Awards 2015 for the North West of England and the Isle of Man in the 'SME Emerging Business Of The Year’ category.

We were incredibly to win the title of 'SME Emerging Business Of The Year 2015' which is a fantastic accolade in this highly competitive category, against such an inspiring collection of women. The team had a wonderful time at the awards in Manchester and have now qualified into the National Finals which are in Leeds next month.

Last year, at the prestigious ceremony, our Managing Director Suzan Thompson, won two outstanding awards at the ceremony including Property Business Woman of the Year and the overall Business Woman Of the Year 2014 for the whole of the North West.

The WIBAs, now in its sixth year, has become one of the most high profile and respected accolades for women recognising their enormous contribution to the economy and acknowledges start-ups to multi-million pound companies.

We would like to say a big thank you to the Forward Ladies judges and organisers of the event, we had a fabulous time! We would also like to take a moment to say we are hugely proud of our dedicated, professional team of ladies who deliver the highest level of personal service and knowledge to every client, and have a true passion for their work and areas we offer. Congratulations to the team and bring on the nationals!

We made a short celebratory video of our MD collecting the award at the Forward Ladies Awards.

If you would like our award winning team to find you THE address in the European Alps, South Of France or Barbados we can offer the very best, luxury chalet or villa rentals and hotels in the region. With exclusive, VIP access and concierge services, we offer our clients a tailor-made luxury holiday rental experience.

Call your dedicated, luxury regional specialists today: +44 (0)1244 629963