For those who don’t fancy traveling abroad, Scotland has 5 ski resorts. The Lecht, situated in the eastern Cairngorms, is best for families and beginners. It’s a name for being very friendly, helpful and unpretentious, and the “Magic Carpet” tow is very popular with youngsters. The vagaries of British weather, however, may result in travel restrictions so it’s not an honest choice for booking too way ahead. If you’re traveling on short notice, online booking of hire equipment and passes is advisable.
Many French resorts boast eastern European prices and have the French government’s “Famille Plus” award. many have a “village des enfants” for children aged six months to 10 years, with varied activities and entertainments. They’re used by locals so will get busy at week-ends, but are fairly quiet during the week.
Austria has Kinderhotels, a chain of family hotels for kids up to 18. Several have winter playgrounds, swimming pools, cinemas and discos. Inclusive packages mean no worries about baby equipment or kid care. parents can enjoy quality time and relaxation; there are spas, wellness centres, great cuisine and bars.
Resorts in sunny Spain and Andorra are also price considering; each have wonderful, reasonably priced resorts with good accommodation and food. Andorra has victory ski schools and duty-free shopping.
Scandinavian ski resorts, that have the longest season and plenty of snow beyond Easter, are especially welcoming to British families. Children can love the Santa packages in Finland but there are log cabins, reindeer, huskies and saunas aplenty in Sweden and Norway too, as well as a chance to see the magical northern lights.