We are big cruise fans so that would be our first choice for a family holiday. But if you would prefer to stay on dry land then Club Med is perfect for families.
Before having kids the thought of going to Club Med was definitely not on the radar. Now I would say it is the BEST holiday on land with kids!
Rounding up the troops for a family holiday is not exactly stress free. Thinking about activities to keep all age groups amused is one issue. Then you have to find eateries to cater to all the different diets. Even deciding where to go is exhausting. All this palaver before even leaving the house! To tackle all of these issues, Club Med comes to the rescue!
Why is Club Med Perfect for Families?
Like cruising, Club Med holidays are all inclusive. There will be extra costs for a few things but on the whole most things are included. As our middle child says “Everything is Free”!
All inclusive holidays take the stress out of deciding where to eat, drink and what activities to do. You can eat, drink and do everything!
Kids also love kids. Preferably kids they know but if not then others are fine! There are always kids to play with at Club Med. There are also so many activities on offer to keep kids amused from morning until late at night.
Club Med Beach Holidays
We have been to several Club Med resorts in South East Asia and the kids absolutely loved them. Having extended family and friends join also added to the experience. From flying trapeze to water skiing, horse riding to cooking classes. There are so many activities to keep your kids busy and entertained. A highlight is that there is usually a fabulous performance by all the children. So much effort goes into the shows and the staff truly go above and beyond to create a fun atmosphere.
Having said all of the above, we are not actually beach holiday people! As great as the Club Med beach holidays are, the Club Med ski holidays are even better!
Club Med Ski Holidays
With immediate onsite fitting for boots and skis on arrival it doesn’t get easier than this. Group classes are all included. There are kids clubs for all ages. Like the beach resorts, they also put on great shows involving the kids and cute award ceremonies. Not forgetting the most important – ski in/ski out. All of which adds up to the easiest ski holiday experience with kids.
The only “hard” part is getting your child dressed in the morning. Tip 1 – tell small child to go to the loo first. Even if they don’t feel like it! The rigmarole of shedding the layers as soon as they have been put on is quite an exercise in patience! Once your child is kitted up, you hand them off to kids club. Then you don’t see them again until the end of the ski day. Brilliant! Tip 2 – label all items beforehand. This makes it much easier for staff to find their gloves, beanies and neck warmers.
Another reason why we love these holidays are that the kids are outside for most of the day. Best of all there is minimal screen time.
In terms of kids club, I would recommend waiting until the kids are at least 4 years old. That way they can attend ski lessons. Of course you can always go earlier as there are babysitting services.
With kids in kids club and ski school the parents can enjoy their own ski or spa time.
If you have kids I highly recommend you embrace Club Med and all it has to offer. Club Med is perfect for families and once you experience it you will discover why.
Happy holidays.
Shareen
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