Smart Choices, Endless Options: Luxury Hotels
Discover smart luxury with Oxford Ski Company—whether you’re drawn to opulent hotels or refined high-end options in neighboring resorts, our team’s ex
Karen Cabena
Senior Hotel Specialist, Europe & North America
Karen Cabena is Senior Hotel Specialist for Europe and North America and a Team Leader at Oxford Ski Company, with particularly extensive first-hand experience of skiing in Canada and the United States.
Karen spent winter seasons in both Breckenridge, Colorado and Banff/Lake Louise, Canada, providing an unusually strong level of first-hand North American ski knowledge alongside her experience of luxury hotels throughout the Alps.
Ski experience and expertise
Skier: Skier
Ski seasons: One in Breckenridge and one in Banff/Lake Louise
Favourite ski resorts: Verbier, Park City and Jackson Hole
Karen’s favourite luxury ski hotels
Aman Rosa Alpina, Alta Badia
A longstanding favourite in the Dolomites.
Le Saint Roch, Courchevel 1850
One of Karen’s favourite Alpine luxury hotels.
Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley
A favourite North American ski hotel in Utah.
Where does Karen recommend for lunch and après?
Karen recommends Hospiz Alm in St Christoph for lunch, including the traditional Kaiserschmarrn. Other favourites include Ajax Tavern in Aspen and Krazy Kanguruh in St Anton.
Karen’s insider ski tip
“Where available, take advantage of mountain host programmes. Local hosts can show you the best terrain for the day’s conditions while sharing useful knowledge about the resort and mountain.”
Areas of first-hand knowledge
Karen has particularly strong expertise in North American ski holidays, Banff, Lake Louise, Breckenridge, Park City, Jackson Hole and luxury ski hotels across Europe and North America.
Articles I've written
Skiing Beyond the Alps: North America and Japan’s Best Ski Resorts
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What makes us different?
Experience
We have been designing and delivering luxury ski holidays for over 25 years. Our experience in the industry is unparalleled. You can trust us to create the perfect trip for you and your family.
Expertise
Our team live and breathe skiing and are passionate about the destinations we sell. We work with only the best chalet and hotel providers. All are regularly inspected to ensure our exacting standards are met.
Service
Each Oxford Ski Company booking includes our complimentary pre-arrival concierge service. Your specialist will help arrange the all-important finer details that are part of planning the perfect ski holiday.