Family Ski Holidays
Many parents think that a family ski holiday can be more work than play. Luxury tour operator Scott Dunn proves that this doesn't have to be the case.
Any holiday, even one as active as a ski holiday, should be relaxing, fun and, all in all, provide a much-needed break from life's everyday trials. But a family ski holiday can often leave you feeling exhausted before you've even clicked into your bindings.
Scott Dunn provides a childcare service that enables parents to ski with freedom, whilst young ones benefit from a level of childcare and creativity that ensures they too enjoy an amazing ski holiday in the mountains.
"We know that whilst parents want to feel that they're having a proper break and getting some great skiing in, they'll only be truly content if they know their kids are having a brilliant time too", says Managing Director, Andrew Dunn. "Ultimately, it's all about getting the childcare right – that's what defines whether a family ski holiday is a pleasure or a chore."
Available to all Scott Dunn ski chalets and ski hotel guests in Courchevel 1850, Val d'Isere, Zermatt and St Anton, the private nanny service operates from 9am to 5pm, six days a week.
Almost all nannies are recruited from the UK for their mature but fun approach to childcare, in addition to their CACHE Level 3 qualification. They must also undergo pre-season Scott Dunn childcare training, which includes a comprehensive and certified first aid course.
In addition to private nannies, Scott Dunn runs a children's club in the Val d'Isere ski resort for those aged four months to 13 years. The club has a large play area, chill out room with wide screen TV and Xbox 360, sleep room, children's toilet area, nappy change area, kitchen/dining area and separate ski room.
For non-skiing junior guests, toys and books are in abundance in the chalet and two creative activities take place each day; from ice-skating and tobogganing, to mask-making and face-painting. Children attending ski school are taken to their lessons by the Scott Dunn driver service. Come lunchtime, nannies provide a nutritious meal so that parents' ski time is uninterrupted.
It's the convenience that attracts many: the thought of enjoying a family breakfast (provided by an experienced Scott Dunn chef), before the children are collected by the nanny and dropped back at 5pm, leaving parents to revel in the freedom of a day to themselves on the mountain. But just as importantly, it's knowing that this is a family ski holidays the kids will love just as much as the grown-ups.
