Three golden rules for a perfect family holiday:

1          Minimise your journey time.  As well as considering rail/flight time, try to select a resort with a short airport transfer. 

2          Choose a resort that is genuinely family friendly.  Be sure to read our features on Famille Plus Montagne resorts in France and KinderHotels in Austria.

3          Arrange good-quality childcare if your kids are too young to ski all day, so that you can enjoy your day on the slopes without worrying about them.