Elite Traveler Winter 2019

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HEAD TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH THIS WINTER, WHETHER THAT’S ON THE ULTIMATE HELI-SKI TOUR OF THE ALPS, A LUXURIOUS ALASKAN CRUISE, LOOKING FOR SCOTTISH GOLD OR ENJOYING FINE ART, DIAMONDS AND WINE IN A UNIQUE SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI

Vacation time is precious. You want to get the most out of it, and keen skiers will know the deliberation all too well — Switzerland, France or Italy? If you want to hit all the major European resorts in one smooth itinerary, Leo Trippi has just the thing. The travel company and ski chalet maestros are pros at creating custom trips and have been operating in the market since 1882 — Leo Trippi himself operated some of the most iconic destination hotels in the Engadin and Italy, and his great-grandson, Florian Steiger, is the company’s current director. The itinerary here offers a taste of what you can expect, but each element can be customized. The only thing you need to decide is which ski suits to pack and what you’re going to drink at après. The ultimate heli- ski safari by Samantha Coles

From top Cross-country skiing; The Chedi hotel in Andermatt, Switzerland; Chalet Renee’s cozy hot tub