Let the season commence � with the best snowfall in Europe in the last 10 years

Conditions may be tough back at home, but not on the slopes, and those looking to play in the snow are sticking with Scott Dunn�

Loyalty Well over half of first-time Scott Dunn Guests return for a second year (61%), whilst approx. 93% recommend the experience to their friends � citing quality of service and value for money as the key reasons.

So, what are they coming back for? Scott Dunn has arranged more than 10,000 luxury ski holidays (with 6,000 Guests travelling each season) since its inception, and truly knows the ingredients for a perfect winter break. Since founder Andrew Dunn opened the doors to his first chalet 23 years ago, Scott Dunn has offered the best quality service and accommodation, thanks to the philosophy that nothing is too much trouble.

The experienced Scott Dunn ski team understands that its Guests expect the very best chalet or hotel experience in the Alps, and it always tries to deliver. The service is second to none, with a guest to staff ratio of 2:1, and each Scott Dunn chalet coming complete with an experienced host, private chef and driver service, with qualified nannies available if required.

Some facts and figures� � Staff undergo a combined total of approximately 8,000 hours of rigorous training each season, to make them the very best in the business � Over 90,000 Guests have been woken by a fresh cup of tea in bed � Approximately 11,340 bottles of Laurent-Perrier Champagne have been popped over the last three years

And the staff like it too � � Over 1,000 members of staff have returned to work a second ski season with Scott Dunn, often hosting the same guests over the years

Reassurance With the security of Scott Dunn specialist�s knowledge and expertise (and ATOL protection) behind them, guests can concentrate on what they do best: enjoying the crisp, clean mountain air and fresh powder snow, confident that Scott Dunn is catering for all their needs back at the chalet.

With over 30 chalets in the current portfolio, Scott Dunn works tirelessly to ensure the accommodation is as top-notch as the service. Chalet Artemis in St Anton and Chalet Le Rocher in Val d�Is�re are new for the 2008/09 season - the ultimate in contemporary Alpine luxury. Custom-built Artemis boasts a 12-seater cinema, indoor/outdoor hot tub, indoor pool, wellness centre and an �ber-stylish design. As for Le Rocher - set against the rock face, this imposing property is located in the desirable new estate of Les Fermes de Val d�Is�re, and features not only an indoor swimming pool with jet stream but also a Hammam, massage room, gym and sun terrace with views down the Is�re valley.

Despite the turbulence back home, the Scott Dunn experience remains one of the best value ski experience around, and is undoubtedly one not to be missed.

For further information on Scott Dunn, call 020 8682 5000 or visit www.scottdunn.com

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Notes for editors: Scott Dunn specialises in tailor-made travel to Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India & Arabia, Latin America and Oceans & Islands worldwide; it operates 30 luxury ski chalets in the Alps and 16 villas across the Mediterranean, plus an OurSpace children�s club at Anahita in Mauritius.

Eight expert teams craft unique holiday experiences to suit individual requirements, with the very best local expertise and most creative itineraries in the business. Guests book their holidays safe in the knowledge that not only are they ATOL protected and a member of AITO, but that Scott Dunn�s understanding and know-how will give them the very best experience they can buy.

Media enquiries: For further information, brochures or images, contact Laura Gray or Kim Atkins at Wild Card on 020 7257 6470 or kim.atkins@wildcard.co.uk