Globetrotters take note - we would like you to send us a 100-word review of a recent trip you've taken (plus a holiday snap), with the best one winning a stay at Switzerland's Nira Alpina hotel and a spot in Stylist's special travel issue on January 18. We'll be accepting entries until January1 and on January 4 we'll publish the best 25 reviews - five from each of the following categories: Stylish Skiing, Beach Chill Out, Big Adventure, Cool City Break and UK Weekend. Then it's up to Stylist readers to vote for their favourite.
The newly opened Nira Alpina is a skier's delight (the hotel is the only ski-in, ski-out property in the Engadine Valley with direct access to the mountain from the connected Corvatsch Cable Car) as well as for those who simply enjoy a mulled wine or two by the fire as the snow falls outside. Located just 5km from St. Moritz, Nira Alpina is offering one lucky winner and a guest a three-night stay, with breakfast, dinner and one spa treatment per guest. You will sleep soundly in super-king beds graced with luxurious Swiss-made, organically grown cotton sheets and pillows before a day on the slopes, overlooking the Swiss hamlet of Surlej and the turquoise waters of Lake Silvaplana.
After a day spent enjoying the wintry air, tuck into Alpine specialities in a traditional Swiss setting at Stalla Veglia or sharing platters at Stars, all washed down with the finest local wines and late night tipples in the bar. A daily, complimentary shuttle service is available to bring guests to St. Mortiz for shopping and for those who can’t bear to leave the slopes, a visit to Nira Alpina’s bakery to grab a sandwich or chocolate croissant is a must.
Flights are courtesy of SWISS. SWISS operates 35 daily flights from London Heathrow, London City, Birmingham International, Manchester and Dublin to Switzerland. Fares start from £89 return, including all airport taxes. For reservations call 0845 601 0956 or visit swiss.com/uk . Once you arrive in Switzerland, you will be treated to first class train tickets courtesy of Swiss Travel System who will whisk you to your destination in style and comfort.
The competition closes at midnight on 01/01/12. Full T&Cs here.
So are you ready? Choose the category you want to submit a review to from the list below (you can enter as many times as you like) and get writing!
If you love nothing more than speeding down a mountainside on fresh white snow (or just adore the apres side of things), then this is the category for you.
Enter your 100-word review and upload a photo of your ultimate skiing holiday here.
For sunworshippers who have turned hunting pure white sand and azure waters into a personal mission, why not share your insider knowledge with the rest of us? Upload your 100-word review of your best ever beach break and don't forget to include a snapshot of your personal paraside.
Calling all adrenalin junkies: if you revel in exploring far-off lands, pushing yourself to the limit or trying something new, read on! Thrill us with your tales from off the beaten track and awe us with your intrepidness by putting it all into words.
Click here to enter your 100-word big adventure review and photo
Do cocktail bars and city skylines make your heart skip a beat? Then why not get writing about your latest city break. We want to know everything from the best museums to the hippest watering holes - and that little-known but perfect place to stay.
Click here to enter your 100-word cool city break review and photo
There's nothing better than Britain for a hearty country walk or pint of ale by the fire. If you've enjoyed a simply fabulous weekend somewhere in the UK, we want to know about it. Put pen to paper and bring your British break to life.
Click here to enter your 100-word UK weekend review and photo
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