What if you travelled to your ski holiday by train instead this year? Terribly tedious? Or will the wonderful views and freedom to roam keep the kids calm and entertained?
Watch out for the January-February 2015 issue of Family Traveller magazine, where Daniel will be telling you where and how to travel by train to your next ski trip…
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Mountain chalets are good for more than just winter holidays. Première Neige has special summer stays in Sainte Foy and with such a range of activities, your family is sure to find the perfect one for you. With plenty to do from road biking and watersports to picnicking and sightseeing in historical hamlets nearby, everyone will be able to enjoy a sunny and active family holiday in the mountains.
Accommodation to fit any size family is available as well as catered or self-catered properties so you can customise your family’s stay to your liking.
Specially created themed weeks are also available such as Pilates-themed stays and road bike holidays.
Book: visit premiere-summer.com/saintefoy-summer for more information and to book your summer trip to the French Alps.
Newly opened in the mountain range near Lake Maggiore, the Splash & Spa Tamaro has both indoor and outdoor pools, a wave machine and a host of waterslides with breathtaking views of the Alps and Monte Tamaro.
More Information: splashespa.ch/en
The Lido Locarno is also worth a visit. It has a host of swimming pools, waterslides, diving boards and inflatable obstacle courses in a stunning lakeside setting. Older children can enjoy plenty of watersports on the lake itself, including sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Lessons are available for beginners and novices.
Price: A three-bedroom villa (sleeps eight) just minutes from the lakeside costs from £895 per week with Bookings For You.
More Information: lidolocarno.ch
Newly opened in the mountain range near Lake Maggiore, the Splash & Spa Tamaro has both indoor and outdoor pools, a wave machine and a host of waterslides with breathtaking views of the Alps and Monte Tamaro.
More Information: splashespa.ch/en
The Lido Locarno is also worth a visit. It has a host of swimming pools, waterslides, diving boards and inflatable obstacle courses in a stunning lakeside setting. Older children can enjoy plenty of watersports on the lake itself, including sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Lessons are available for beginners and novices.
Price: A three-bedroom villa (sleeps eight) just minutes from the lakeside costs from £895 per week with Bookings For You.
More Information: lidolocarno.ch
What’s new? Merinannies began in Meribel in 2003, but now extends to many of the best loved ski resorts in the Alps. They offer childcare for babies and children from four weeks to 14 years of age on a full-time, part-time, and evening (after 7pm) basis. Their services offer the perfect solution for families booking independently of the big tour ops, but looking for first rate childcare for their nippers. What’s more, they have a fabulously flexible approach to their service which means that you only pay for childcare when you need it – now that is refreshing!
Want someone else to get the nippers up and breakfasted whilst you indulge in some fresh powder play? How about someone to entertain the kids after a morning on piste en famile? Snowball and sledging fun? How about a little chalet downtime in the morning and then your kids joining you at the top of the mountain for lunch? Maybe you’re looking for someone to babysit whilst you have a much deserved night out? Whatever your requirements, the team at Merinannies can help.
The nannies are qualified (as you’d expect) and come with oodles of childcare experience: just as importantly they’re caring, fun and have more energy than most of us can muster.
Merenannies services are also offered in Chamonix, Courchevel, Davos, Megeve, Samoens/Flaines, St. Anton, Ischgl, La Clusaz, and Le Grand Bornand.
Book: Prices start from £12 per hour. Contact merinannies.co.uk for more details.