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TRAVEL - Sponsored by Regent Travel 42 Klosters skiing Say Klosters and the chances are you’ll instantly think Royal photo-calls and paparazzi. You’ll probably also assume that to holiday in this world-famous ski resort, you’ll need a title and a bulging bank account. But nothing could be further from the truth – in fact, you can be part of the skiing scene at this hip Swiss village where Prince Charles and his sons Harry and William are regular visitors, for a tad over £1,000. Klosters, which is divided into the main village Klosters Platz and the more sleepy setting of Klosters Dorf, two miles away from the main action, is a magnet not just for Royals (including the King and Queen of Sweden as well at the Windsors) but for Swiss bankers, German industrialists and well-to-do British families and celebrity types. Famous visitors in the past included Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Louis Stevenson, who is said to have finished Treasure Island here. In its heyday as a tax haven, Klosters actually became known as "Hollywood on the Rocks", and it still attracts an international crowd of movie people. The main attraction is the resort’s unusual combination of great piste with relative privacy – because Klosters is, surprisingly, a rather unpretentious Swiss village comprising a few hotels and grand chalets tucked away in the woods. However, life at this 1,200m (4,000-ft.) village in the Prattigau Valley has changed massively since 1222, when a cloister was founded here. Many visitors prefer the intimacy and hospitality of Klosters to the carnival-like atmosphere of neighbouring Davos, and, unlike some of its neighbours (most notably St. Moritz), Klosters has very few unattractive structures. All its buildings are constructed in the chalet style, giving the town a pleasing architectural harmony. Local residents claim that the sport of tobogganing originated here. The celebrity following has ensured that Klosters is well served with good restaurants. The Wynegg is a favourite haunt of Prince Charles, who enjoys the wholesome, rustic fare on offer, whilst discerning “foodies” head for the Walserhof. This is the restaurant attached to the four-star hotel where the British royals choose to stay: it might have only nine rooms and six suites, but what it lacks in size, the Walserhof certainly makes up for in Alpine atmosphere. When it comes to the night life, Prince Harry is said to enjoy a few drinks in the rebuilt Hotel Vereina, before perhaps moving on to Casa Antica. Of course the main attraction of Klosters is its ski slopes, which provide the dramatic mountain landscape setting not just for skiing but a whole range of sports, as well as leisure and recreation facilities. For avid skiers, the Parsenn connecting to Davos is the main area of focus – although the steep terrain and hordes of detectives deter most Royal-watchers. The Gotschnawang, where Prince Charles was famously involved in the 1988 avalanche accident in which his equerry died, is rarely open. For non-skiers, or those taking a day off from the slopes, the varied possibilities for excursions by Rhaetian Railway to the only Swiss national park, or to the Engadine, mean that there can be plenty of action even off-piste. The hiking area of the Klosters-Davos holiday region and the Prättigau, with more than 700 km (437.5 miles) of hiking trails, is an invitation to relax in magnificent mountain fresh air and enjoy the marvels of nature. Klosters is also particularly attractive for cyclists, with over 230 km (93.75 miles) of separate routes of varying degrees of difficulty in the countryside of Klosters-Davos and Prättigau. The Klosters-Davos "Active Summer guest programme" is worth considering for families and groups who prefer an activity type of holiday. All types of sports, games and fun for young and old are on the menu. Various hotels also pamper holiday guests in their wellness centres. A new heated family open-air swimming pool with a view over the magnificent scenery of the Silvretta massif, 12 clay tennis courts, the new 9 Hole Golf course from Klosters uniquely nestled in the magnificent alpine landscape, six 18-hole golf courses within a radius of a 60-minute car drive, a multi-sport sports centre for various types of ball sports and athletics all ensure that there’s no time here to be bored. Klosters Platz and Dorf are both located on the Landquart–Davos train line, and are also linked by town buses, which are free with the resort’s Guest Card. The main tourist office is in Platz, to the right of the station, (www.klosters.ch), and there’s a branch office in Dorf, also to the right of the station. As in Davos, almost everything is closed in the between-seasons, but unlike in Davos, the winter price hikes won’t break the bank. Klosters has less choice for eating and drinking than in Davos. Most of the hotels have restaurants attached: the Sonne is especially well thought of, with good regional menus, and the Walserhof was recently awarded two Michelin stars for the first time. The Vereina restaurant in the heart of Platz serves quality pizzas. Wynegg enjoys royal patronage, serving beer and hearty meals that are surprisingly affordable – but if you plan to eat at the chichi venue of Chesa Grischuna you should book a week or so in advance, and expect to pay a fistful of francs! KLOSTERS FACT FILE Ski & Board unlimited - more than 300 km (194 miles) of ski slopes - 6 ski areas: Parsenn Davos & Klosters, Jakobshorn, Madrisa, Pischa, Rinerhorn - 55 transport facilities such as lifts, cable cars etc. - Transport capacity for 62,000 people an hour - 5 practice and valley ski lifts in the Klosters-Davos region - 110 marked slopes - 20% easy, 42% medium, 38% difficult - out of that: 40 km (25 miles) of snow-covered slopes - 12 km (7.5 mile) ski run (if snow conditions good) from Weissfluhgipfel to Küblis with a 2,034 m (6,673 ft) altitude difference. - Night skiing on Fridays and Tuesdays at the Selfranga lift - Snow paradises for the little ones: on Madrisa, Pischa und Rinerhorn - 105 km (65.6 miles) of prepared cross-country ski trails, including night and dog trails in Davos and Klosters. - Rent-a-sport / rent-a-ski - Skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing schools (private lessons, ski racing, skiing tour weeks, day skiing tours, telemark courses, ski nurseries, playground for small children, snow garden)
Snow and Ice unlimited - 120 km (75 miles) of winter hiking trails in Davos and Klosters - 7 toboggan runs between 2.5 km (1.5 miles) and 8.6 km (5.1 miles) long - Snow-racket treks - Ski tours with qualified mountain guides - Sports centre with curling and bavarian curling rinks, including introductory courses - Ice hockey, figure skating including ice-skating lessons Holiday & Fun unlimited - Davos Casino, Klosters Culture Centre - Bars and discotheques - Horse-drawn sleigh rides through snowy landscapes - Indoor swimming pool, sauna, massages - Tennis & squash in Davos and Küblis - Horse riding in the snow, indoor riding arena in Davos - Excursions on the Rhaetian Railway - Paragliding and delta-gliding - Indoor golf driving range in Davos Typical 7 day package - Silvretta Park 4 Star The Silvretta Park Hotel is an exclusive and new 4 star first class hotel, next to the famous ski Parsenn and right in the heart of the picturesque winter and summer resort Klosters. Following the tradition of the Hotel Silvretta, built in 1870, the new Silvretta Park hotel opened in December of 1990. An ideal hotel for all those, who demand the best in hotel, cuisine, beauty and sports facilities as well as entertainment. Sat 25th Feb 06 to 04th March 06 Ski Packs £845.00 per person Includes fuel supp and insurance Standard Skis, standard boots, ski school 4hrs a day 3 days £206 p/p. Standard Skis, standard boots, whole area pass 6 days £242 p/p. “Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply, please call for details.” Sponsored by Regent Travel - TRAVEL Get your dose of the bright lights! Living on the Isle of Wight has many attr actions – but nobody c ould claim that theatr elan d is one of them. Hopping over to London for the occasional show, though, makes for a much more memorable experience – especially if you throw in a night at a hotel and a shopping expedition to the big-name stores. The good news is that in recent years, prices for this type of trip have come down considerably – making it a much more affordable indulgence for Island residents yearning for an occasional dose of the bright lights. A trip to a West End show makes for the ideal treat – whether as an occasional pick-me-up, or as a surprise thank you, wedding anniversary treat or romantic break – and now it’s possible to enjoy the experience without worrying about your flexible friend. The best deal we could find was a three-day trip, which gives you plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping as well as taking in a show. This package includes three nights in a top London 4-star hotel, for just £99 per person for the three night stay. The impressive list of hotels you get to choose from includes the Sunborn Yacht, Docklands, (b&b) the London Marriott, Regents Park (room only) or the London Marriott, Maida Vale (room only). With three whole nights in the Capital, you can make time to visit worldfamous attractions such as Madame Tussaud’s, London Zoo, Planet Hollywood, the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Tower of London, visit some art galleries and museums – or just see the lot all in one go from the top of the London Eye. When it comes to your evening entertainment you’ll doubtless be spoilt for choice with current top-rated shows including Chicago, Fame, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera, The Bee Gees, and The Rat Pack. Expect to budget around £50 a ticket for shows such as these. For those with a little less time or cash to spend, another option is to go for a budget break, which combines one night in a hotel with a theatre ticket, and comes in at around £70-90 per person. As for travel, you will leave from Ryde Pierhead travelling on Wightlink to Portsmouth Harbour Station, and then a train to Victoria. This is not included in any of the prices above: expect to budget about £25 per person. All these trips and more can be booked through Regent Travel, Shanklin on 01983 863013. All offers subject to availability. 43
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