Our romantic break in Avoriaz successfully rekindled the spark of our magical marriage.,
The surprise appearance of various family and friends added the fairy dust that elevated the holiday from purely memorable to eternally unforgettable.
Uncle Greg, the first major star of GB Olympic ski exploits fulfilled his usual role as calm, understanding unpaid ski instructor, whilst still finding the time to treat Auntie Sarah to a new uber sexy ski outfit.
Liv and Freddie, our ever attentive hosts, ensured we were amply fed, watered, danced out, washed and thankfully rested throughout our stay. We truly experienced the full VIP treatment, truly brought to life, through the very personal interpretations of the phrase VIP, who through our last night, wine fuelled musings we discovered meant so many different things to each of our treasured party:
Very Important Parents.
That would be appropriate other than our kids hate us all!
Virus Infection Prevention.
Appropriate given the excessive hand washing on the slopes of one of our OCD-esqe ladies
Visual Impairment Programme.
Indeed what with Russ' inflated vision of his skiing prowess and the impaired vision when leaving the Follie Douce at 5pm
Virtual Irish Pub.
Well there was Greggs Guinness!
Virility Instigation Programme.
55 Plus!!!!! - yes we certainly need the viagra!!
Vertically Inverted Performance.
That could only be Rusty!!! "Oh god is that a slope coming up?"
Velocity Inhibited Performance.
RIchard and Keith - stopping for everyone to catch up!!
But at end of it all, after serious reflection, we all agreed that the true meaning of VIP for all of us was:
VERY IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIPS, reflected in:
The great relationship and rapport we struck up with out excellent hosts Freddie and Liv.
The overall service provided and experience in all aspects of our holiday: The Chalet , its position, the village , airport transport, ski hire, restaurant bookings , chalet meals and wines, that collectively made us feel like VIP's.