St Anton: The luxury ski resort that has it all

What distinguishes a luxury ski resort from the rest is the combination of exciting and varied slopes, exceptional accommodation and a lively atmosphere and one resort which ticks all of these boxes is St Anton.

According to snowcarbon.co.uk, Austria boasts a wealth of wonderful ski resorts but for the all-round package it offers, St Anton is one of the best in the country and indeed the whole of Europe.

"Extensive and varied slopes, breathtaking scenery, reliable snow, a bustling village atmosphere and some of the best apres-ski in the Alps - what more do you want from a resort that has it all?" the company said.

What's more, St Anton keeps on improving every year, with those who have stayed in luxury catered chalets in the resort before likely to find it even more exciting when they return.

At 1,300 m above sea level, the whole family can look forward to clean, crisp mountain air and experience genuine Tirolean hospitality in this cosy little town of 2,680 inhabitants.