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A family ski holiday
On 24/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Chalet Blanc has added a children’s playroom to its property in the French resort of Châtel, in the Portes du Soleil ski area
There’s also an in-house nanny service. The chalet has a sauna and outdoor hot tub and accommodates ten adults and four children. Châtel is 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva airport and a week costs from £649 for adults and £199 for toddlers, including
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Preferred Hotel Group
On 26/08/2011 in Tips & advice
With hotels often geared towards the needs of adults, it is good to hear of a great family package from the Preferred Hotel Group
(under ten) per night for a two-night stay. Hotels offering the programme include 41 in London, the Beau-Rivage in Geneva, France, the K Club in Ireland and Hotel Balzac in Paris.Tel: 00 800 3237 5001; www.preferredhotelgroup.com
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Ski chalets in Morzine and Chamonix
On 02/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Special ski chalets with special features for families
The name may sound unusual, but rudechalets – with ski chalets in Morzine and Chamonix – has some excellent extras for families. Airport transfers from Geneva are free and you can check in any time of day; what’s more, the all-inclusive wine service
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Take a break at the elegant Evian Resort
On 07/12/2012 in Europe
Pastry making for the children and sailing for the adults; a world of activities for the whole family awaits at the Evian Resort
Evian Resort, Evians-Les-BainsPerched on the South bank of Lake Geneva, the Evian Royal Resort children’s club from four months to 11 years offers an enticing array of workshops, including pastry making, floral art and cookery.Meanwhile, parents can
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Ski selection
On 01/08/2011 in Ski & activity
The best ski resorts to suit every need
.lechardonvaldisere.com).Best for value: Morzine, France. Morzine
(www.morzine-avoriaz.com) offers easy access to the huge Portes du Soleil’s 650km piste. A six-day pass for this incredible range costs £184 for adults and £147 for children. The resort is also close to Geneva Airport
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Skiing Holidays
On 24/09/2009 in Ski & activity
Junior's guide to family skiing holidays
Soleil ski area. There’s also an in-house nanny service. The chalet has a sauna and outdoor hot tub and accommodates ten adults and four children. Châtel is 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva airport and a week costs from £649 for adults and £199 for toddlers
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Chic ski resorts
On 20/04/2010 in Ski & activity
Wonderful resorts offering first-class service for families
of Ted Bentley Chalet Holidays, is joined to Verbier, while La Rosière, featured by small specialist operator Morealps, connects to La Thuile in Italy. The Massif des Aravis in the French Alps is only an hour’s drive from Geneva airport and has four
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Fun for foodies around the globe
On 15/08/2011 in Tips & advice
A cookery class with Raymond Blanc, an opportunity to select from menus by some of the world's finest chefs... globetrotting gastronomes will be drooling over these delicious holiday ideas
. Seven nights during February half term, including return flights from Manchester and half-board accommodation, costs from £685 per person through Monarch (www.monarch.co.uk). The Evian Royal Resort by Lake Geneva in France offers children the chance
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Family-friendly skiing destinations
On 17/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Head to the slopes for a highly satisfying family holiday
and Channel crossings or Geneva airport transfers. Another quieter resort in the Three Valleys is the old farming village of Saint-Martin de Belleville, at the same altitude as Méribel and with access to an enormous ski area. The Alpine Club offers family
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A Little Luxury
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
, the celebrated restaurant, is starred by the Guide Michelin Suisse. The Cinq Mondes Spa has great views over Lake Geneva and the dramatic mountains beyond. Unique suites include rooms such as the Art Deco suite.What do you get for your money? When a family
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