How to book the perfect ski package holiday

Before we decide on the all important question of where to go, we need to work out what we actually want from our ski holiday. Start with how many people are going. Is it a group holiday or just one or two of you? If you have kids in tow make sure there will be entertainment for them away from the slopes and that there are restaurants that will suit their sometimes picky tastes. At Club Med we have Kids Clubs to keep children happy and making friends while the adults are enjoying the ski-ing. Plus we always make sure the cuisine is suitable for all and there is plenty to do in the evening. Those who are going solo or as a couple may want to think about a ski holiday destination aimed more at adults where the gluhwein flows freely in the evening and there is somewhere to dance until the early hours. Will you choose hotel accommodation or does a chalet make more sense to give you all the room you want and extra independence? Club Med has suitable accommodation for all: luxury hotel rooms and magical chalets all of which include every all-inclusive perk of our holidays.

Families may not have an option of when to choose their skiing holiday with half terms being the only time slot available. It may be more expensive but you will enjoy the buzzy, busy atmosphere of a ski resort at peak season. Those without kids may want to avoid the more costly time of year when the queues are longer. We recommend April/May as an excellent time when the ski-ing is still good and the weather can be pleasant as well. Whenever you choose, remember that it is almost always cheaper to book early.

The cost of your ski package holiday is more than just the room where you will sleep and unwind. You will also need to hire equipment, pay for ski passes and maybe lessons for the novices. And, of course, you need to eat and drink and enjoy your holiday. There is also the issue of equipment. Will you buy it at home and lug it all the way to resort or rent when you get there? All these things can prove to be expensive, especially for larger groups. How to save money? All-inclusive has everything covered in one price. You not only reduce your spend but the time and hassle it takes to organise passes, find the right ski schools or book the restaurants you want. We also have high quality equipment that can be easily rented to save you on the heavy luggage.

The Swiss Alps are amongst the highest in Europe which means plenty of snow and great ski-ing throughout the season. Switzerland is also great for family holidays with lots of activities available such as tobogganing or a trip to lovely villages where the chocolate and cheese are irresistible. Enjoy dinner views over snowy valleys, horse-drawn rides in the cold and lazy spa afternoons watching the snowfall outside.

With Club Med you can explore the Swiss Alps from the comfort of a beautiful Swiss ski resort in glamorous St Moritz. We have everything you need for an amazing ski holiday, from ski passes and classes to delicious dinners and après ski. Enjoy championship ski slopes and cross-country trails in a sublime Alpine setting.

When it comes to the French Alps your choice is huge, particularly with Club Med. Expect breathtaking views, pretty villages and picture-perfect slopes. The French Alps can receive a lot of snow in winter, due to its naturally dry, cold continental climate. Winter sports enthusiasts are generally given the best of the snow in our French Alps resorts, with slopes of up to 3,000m high sitting in the most fruitful area for frost in the Alps. Take a look at our range of French ski resorts and decide what is best for you, for example the homely atmosphere of Alpe d'Huez, the forests of Les Arcs Panorama, the huge ski-ing area of Val Thorens Sensations or the luxury family chalets of Valmorel.