MAKEIBA WINCLAS
The Luxury Travel Plug
BBG Ski Retreat: Switzerland
Jan 23, 2026 to Jan 29, 2026
Experience the ultimate blend of luxury, adventure, and sisterhood with the BBG Ski Retreat in Switzerland. This exclusive getaway features world-class skiing, breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, and indulgent après-ski moments—all while connecting with a community of like-minded, bougie Black women.
What's included in this trip:
- 3 nights in St. Moritz
- 3 nights in Zermatt
- Dining Experiences
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in St. Moritz
- Private farewell gala dinner in Zermatt
- Select lunches and après-ski tastings
- Ski passes for both St. Moritz and Zermatt
- Optional group ski lessons with a certified instructor
- Private après-ski gatherings and wine-tasting experiences
- Scenic Glacier Express train ride between St. Moritz and Zermatt
- Exclusive wellness activities, including spa access and yoga/meditation sessions
- Guided shopping and cultural tours in both cities
- BBG Host
- BBG Gift Bag
What's not included:
- Flights to/from Switzerland
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Ski or snowboard equipment rental (available for an additional fee)
- Optional activities such as helicopter tours or private lessons
- Personal expenses (shopping, additional spa treatments, etc.)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Accommodations
Nira Alpina or similiar
If a hotel in Surlej, Switzerland wanted to indulge its quaint side, all the ingredients are in place: the alpine village is nestled in the picturesque Engadin Valley, offering an unobstructed view down the mountain pass to Lake Silvaplana. Here, the sun is shining almost every day of the year, the climate is dry and pleasant, and hardy pleasure-seekers put skis to slopes in winter and bikes to trails in summer. Thankfully, Nira Alpina eschews chalet kitsch in favor of modern construction defined by glass and locally sourced timber. After all, Surlej is just a few minutes’ drive from St. Moritz, the next lake up the road — presumably its visitors are no strangers to contemporary architecture and design. The five-story structure is appealingly low-slung, and its seventy guest rooms have all been designed in service of the mighty views helpfully provided by the valley. Each room boasts its own terrace or balcony, and the abundance of floor-to-ceiling windows ensure that you’re never far from the panorama. Clean-lined furniture and a preponderance of blond wood chase away any lingering folksiness from the village, while deep baths and waterfall showers make each bathroom a sleek yet welcoming haven. There isn’t a whole lot of aesthetic variation between the rooms, but the junior suites practically double the living space. While one of Nira Alpina’s three restaurants is all about cheese, fondue and regional beers served among vintage local décor, the rest of the public spaces feel curiously urban-inspired. At the rooftop bar, guests snack on Asian fusion dishes around the glass cube of a fireplace. The same goes for the spa, which makes elements like an underwater relaxation bed and color-changing fountain feel like après-ski classics.
Schweizerhof Zermatt or similar
The Alps aren’t exactly short on monumental destinations, and Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn — and surrounded by countless other iconic peaks — is nothing if not impressive. And amid the plentiful traditional lodges in what might be the original Alpine adventure town is a hotel that’s every bit as impressive as its setting. Hotel Schweizerhof belongs to the same family as the fantastically luxurious, fantastically stylish La Réserve Paris, and like its Parisian sister, it combines haute-luxe comforts and boutique-hotel good looks in equally generous measure. Hotel Schweizerhof’s rooms are somehow both Alpine and urbane, combining contemporary design and minimalist elegance with the bare wood and comfortable textures of a traditional lodge. They start out cosy — that’s the very honest name of the entry-level category — and expand to impressive proportions at the high end. At all levels, however, they’re much more than luxurious enough — this is a high-end experience, from top to bottom. Skiing is necessarily the main attraction here, but the hotel’s spa offers plenty of reasons to stay in. Meanwhile the restaurants include Le Schweitzerhof Kitchen, with its massive show kitchen, and La Muña, serving Asian-Peruvian fare, and Cheese Factory, with its traditional raclette and fondue. There’s a cocktail bar and a cigar bar to round things out, and it’s worth knowing that the head of the La Réserve group, Michel Reybier, might be better known for his Champagne than anything else....
Group Trip and Cancellation policy:
- Making reservations for this package signifies your acceptance of our terms and conditions
- Your payments made to The Luxe Travel Plug are non-refundable and non-transferrable. This is because The Luxe Travel Plug has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep our package prices low and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation. Cancel for any reason travel insurance is highly recommended to obtain a refund from your selected travel insurance company.
- Second payment must be made to have your booking deem as "active". If you select the monthly payment plan,you must make on timely payments. Monthly payments are require to keep your trip current. You will incur a late fee of $200 each month until your trip is back in active status.
- Reservations must be made in your full name as it appears on your passport.
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- Prices are subject to change without notice. Please make your reservations today at this low price to be locked in.
- A valid passport is required.
- Monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current. A reservation that has gone 60 days without a monthly payment can be cancelled without notice.
- Roommate Matching is available!
- You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.
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- Name changes are allowed with a $200 name change fee up until your final payment date on your invoice
- Late payment of $500 per person is required after final due date. All late payment requests must be approved by management before the final payment deadline on your account.
- Cancellation fee is $300 per person based on double occupancy and $400 per person based on single occupancy 90 days before final payment deadline. $400 per person based on double occupancy and $500 per person based on single occupancy 60 days before final payment deadline. $500 per person based on double occupancy and $600 per person based on single occupancy 30 days before final payment. This fee must be paid via invoice, before official cancellation is processed.
- After the final payment deadline full penalty will be imposed, funds will not be refunded or be transferred.
- You are responsible to keep The Luxe Travel Plug informed of email address changes as this is our primary way of communication.
- Official Trip itinerary will be released 60 days prior to trip.
- Passport are required and must be valid for at least six months after the travel date. Please make sure your passport does not expire on or before July 2nd, 2026.
Price and Availability is subjected to change until deposit is PAID!
Available Packages
Double Occupancy
Unavailable as of
December 1, 2024
$3,899.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person
Single Occupancy
Unavailable as of
December 1, 2024
$4,899.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person
Extra Options
Train Upgrade Excellence Class Classic
Available until
January 22, 2025
- available
$560.00
Deposit: $100.00
Excellence Class A rail journey through the Swiss Alps has never been so luxurious. In the Excellence Class we guarantee you a window seat and a superb panoramic view while travelling across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels between St. Moritz and Zermatt.
Complementary Services Coach & Services:
• Lounge seating with guaranteed window seat
• exclusive access to the Glacier Bar
• Tablet with Bordinfotainment
• Concierge as host in the Excellence Class
• Welcome-Desk & personal check-in on the platform
• Luggage transport in dedicated lockable sections aboard
Catering:
• Coffee, juice, soft drinks
• Starter plate with Champagne
• Regional 5-course menu incl. wine accompaniment
• Tea Time in the afternoon with goodies
• Snacks throughout the day available