Since the days when mining prospectors flocked to the San Juan Mountains, the New Sheridan Hotel has been synonymous with hospitality, charm and good times in Telluride, Colorado.

Originally built in 1895, the 26-room property enters a new chapter as it debuts the result of an extensive, $7 million renovation.

The transformation brings a new level of luxury to the New Sheridan while retaining the landmark building’s beloved, distinctive character.

Perched high above the five-star hotels and heated debate amongst global leaders in the Swiss resort of Davos, an igloo hotel offers the chance to chill out and enjoy life as an Eskimo might.

Set in the midst of the groomed, snow-clad ski slopes 2,600 metres up (8,500 feet), the cluster of igloos nonetheless takes a few liberties with the genuine polar experience.

Iglu-Dorf is built out of packed snow, but the network of 15 igloos linked by tunnels looks more like a cross between neolithic caves and an eco-housing complex perched in the Alps.

When it comes to winter luxury, one ski destination continues to rank top of the list - Courchevel in the French Alps, according to leading private air charter broker Oxygen 4, is the ski resort at which to see and be seen.

And even this year, with the credit crunch biting, some of the resort’s most sumptuous hotels were already fully booked six months ago for the peak January fortnight 2-14th with some guests paying upwards of €50,000 to ensure the best accommodation.

Nestled on the shores of majestic Lake Louise in the heart of the pristine Canadian Rockies, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise combines luxurious resort living with the spirit of adventure.

Since 1890 this “diamond in the wilderness” has been an adventure destination in a spectacular scenic region of rugged peaks, majestic glaciers and world-renowned skiing.

Once the home of the Stoney Indians, trail riders and Swiss guides, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has become a destination of choice for explorers, royalty and movie stars.

Called the Ski Home Simulator, this recreational option has been tailored only for those with impressive bank accounts, who can also afford to take out quality leisure time.

Meant only for the PC, you just have to plug it to your computer machine to enjoy 32 different courses taken from 18 real life venues that include Beaver Lake, Lake Luise and Chamonix.

The ski simulator vibrates, rotates, tilts – exactly like a real ski descent. It comes loaded with “Alpine Ski Racing 2007″ software to train you without a computer professional ski and fitness trainer.

The appearance on the piste is for many people as important as advanced carving techniques.

Having always created accessories for the jet-set travellers, dunhill have joined forces with ski race specialists Speciale to create the ultimate in slope panache and precision.

Available in two styles– teak or carbon fibre each with a titanium base, and two sizes – 176cm or 165cm – the dunhill Skis also boast the renowned Vist bindings which fuse innovation with security, whilst the speed lock can be adjusted with the use of a simple lever moving the centre of gravity of the skier depending on his skill or angle of slope.