Wish we were there: trends for 2011 | Travel News

Now the Au Coeur du Village Hotel & Spa has opened, we're convinced. Pine-panelled rooms with furry throws and cushions, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the slopes, open fires, good nosh and a spa ... a star-quality hotel in a little- known resort, just a few hours from home. ... There's an extra reason to visit this year with the launch of new direct British Airways flights (they used to go via São Paulo), from 27 March, from £749 return if you book by 25 January.