Organising a group Ski Holiday?

You’ve taken it upon yourself to be the one in charge of organising a group ski holiday. Firstly, don’t panic! There’s nothing to be nervous about. The most important things to remember are that you make sure everybody pays their deposit at the same time and that everybody’s happy about the chosen resort and its facilities. By far the easiest way to make your task a simple one is by booking a Club Med Winter holiday through Aspen Travel. Club Med packages are all inclusive, everything you’ll need will be included in the price and we’ll help you find the best deal. Let’s have a look at our 6 top tips:

1. There’s nothing worse than arguing about money during a holiday. In the planning stages, make sure everybody has roughly the same budget to spend. This is why all inclusive is ideal. You can split the bill equally before you go and know that you’ll be given the same equipment and opportunities on arrival.

2. When selecting your ski resort, make sure you’re all happy with the location and accommodation. The facilities also need to suit everybody. If a few of your group are desperate for a spa or a sauna, they’ll feel disappointed if they don’t get it.

3. Make sure you gather the relevant information for each group member. Find out ifanybody has any disabilities or dietary requirements. Is everybody’s passport up to date and is anybody going to have a problem getting there? Try to anticipate any problems that might arise before you make the booking, so that you can solve them at the planning stage (and not on the lift, on your way to the slopes!)

4. Talk openly and honestly about the level of competency you’re achieved on the slopes. If one of you is at a completely different level, that person might find they spend most of their time removed from the main group.

5. Having got past the planning stage it’s always good to bear in mind that if you’re all eating together in the evening and you’re a big group, you’ll need to book your table in advance, to ensure you get to sit together.

6. If you’re all staying together in a chalet, set a few ground rules to try and avoid any arguments when you get there. For example, If somebody knows they’ll be expected to smoke outside the chalet in advance, it’s going to cause less tension, than if it’s sprung on them when they get there. If more than one family has children with them, life will be easier if you share some common rules regarding bedtime and what the children are and aren’t allowed to do. In this way, nobody will feel as if they’ve been treated unfairly.

Ultimately the goal of your trip will undoubtedly be to have fun together, whilst making the most of your skiing experience. Club Med knows this only too well, which is why their packages are geared towards helping you achieve exactly that. Let us here at Aspen Travel help you sift through the various packages to find something suitable for your group. Give us a call on 0845 259 4181 and we’ll help you find the best deal.