One of the challenges when planning a family holiday is making sure whatever activities are booked, everyone feels considered and will be entertained. It is important that the holiday time spent together is actually fun for the whole family. Where parents can relax and reconnect and the younger ones have enough age-appropriate fun to make it memorable.
If you are looking to book a snow holiday break with the family and are just not sure where to go or which destination will tick all the boxes, you are in luck! The Alps have so many family-friendly resorts to choose from that will appeal to guests of all ages and cater to skiers and non-skiers alike.
We spoke to all-inclusive snow holiday experts, Club Med, who share their top picks:
Snow or Sunshine? You can have both!
Not only does Alpe d’Huez cater for skiers of all ages, but it is also perfect for non-skiers too! The resort is located in the heart of the Alps in the bustling region of the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine – which is one of the largest ski domains in the Alps with 111 runs of all colours to cater for beginners and advanced skiers. Treat the family to a glorious seven-day snow getaway at Alpe d’Huez and spend days skiing in forests, snow-shoe-walking across mountainsides, and exploring the idyllic countryside. Alpe d’Huez offers so much in terms of recreational areas from a slalom studio, boardercross zone, snowpark, beginners area and a space cordoned off for sledging. For the adventurous, you can sign up for a late-night ski run to get that adrenaline going. With more than 300 days of sunshine, this is the perfect destination to reconnect – groups of friends and couples will love the cosiness of the resort. In the evening wind the day up with great evening entertainment with live shows, music and DJ sets.
Fun for the whole family
Set in Arcs 1600 in Paradiski, one of the largest ski playgrounds in the world, Les Arcs Panorama is the ultimate family snow destination. Known as one of the first original French mega-resorts, Les Arcs has a large network of pistes (a downhill ski trail) and the surrounding architecture is unique and modern. If you are looking to holiday with the family, you cannot go wrong with Les Arcs Panorama! This ski-in and ski-out resort has kids clubs from the age of 4 months right up to 17 years old and a large number of blue runs – making it the ideal family destination. For that special touch, Les Arcs Panorama comes complete with an innovative family restaurant where kids can treat their parents to dinner! For a more luxurious touch, the resort has Exclusive Spaces such as the Belvedere Luxury Space where one can enjoy champagne every evening.
Lap of luxury
The first-ever Exclusive Collection in the Alps, Club Med Val d’Isere offers the best ski-in settings. This charming resort is the ideal setting to experience luxury, intimacy and personal concierge service in this preserved jewel of Savoie. With pine-lined pistes and slopes that go on for miles, Val d’Isere is sure to leave you spellbound! Non-skiers will not be disappointed as there is so much on offer in terms of adventure and relaxation. Explore mountain summits on a hike in the crisp mountain air surrounded by nothing but freshly fallen snow and pine trees – relax in the Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes spa and pool or experience the energising buzz of a Vibhava yoga session by Heberson at altitude. When the day on the slopes is done, take time to reconnect with family and enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne from 6pm every evening. It’s the best of luxury when it comes to snow holidays. This fairytale village in the hollow of a valley has it all.
All-Inclusive Offering
When travelling with family – especially with children – it is important to not only keep tabs on the budget but also make an extra effort to ensure everyone’s needs are met. All-inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular for families wanting to enjoy quality time together because every detail is taken care you depart for your holiday.
On an all-inclusive package, you can book your flight, transfers, accommodation, childcare and resort destination in one easy transaction – leaving you to just look forward to unlimited gourmet cuisine, drinks and a host of sports and activities that are also included in the package. It even includes free Wi-Fi, taxes and tips. All-inclusive holidays provide a convenient, carefree and easy way to plan a holiday budget and not have to worry about unexpected bills at check-out.
Snow season is almost upon us – exercise your freedom to travel with an all-inclusive snow holiday. It’s a tried and tested way to create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
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