Elite Traveler January-February 2016

INSPIRE STYLISH SKI LODGES

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Noi Puma Lodge MACHALI, CHILE

If you're after heliskiing, this is the place to go. It has 2,000 square miles of terrain for guest use and, when you aren't bashing through untracked snow, the lodge has a wine tasting room and a great spa that offers a killer deep-tissue massage. Standout service The expert local guides who will help you make the most of the challenging terrain and vertical descents. Special amenities Pool, hot tubs, saunas, steam room, yoga room. Number of bedrooms 24 (all en suite) Best bedroom The master suite in the private Noi Apartment. Contact Andrew Dunn, founder of Scott Dunn, andrew.dunn@scottdunn.com, +44 20 8682 5030, scottdunn.com Price From $16,000 per person for five nights, including one night at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago

No.14 Verbier VERBIER, SWITZERLAND

This jewel in the crown of this stylish chalet is the large terrace, with mountain views and a cedar hot tub. There is also an on-call massage therapist, plus a team of managers, chefs and drivers. Standout service Guests can call on a fleet of chauffeured 4x4s to ferry them around Verbier, 24 hours a day. Special amenities Pool, steam room, plunge pool, cinema, games consoles, Jacuzzi, iPod docks, guest PCs and daily afternoon tea. Number of bedrooms 13 (sleeps 26) Best bedroom Suite 14 with a private hot tub on its balcony overlooking the mountains Contact Tom Avery, co-founder and director of Ski Verbier Exclusive, tom@skiverbierexclusive.com, +44 1608 674 011, skiverbierexclusive.com Price From $70,000 per week