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Snow Much Fun

How to plan a perfect family ski holiday. Hear from parents and Olympic skiers about the joy of skiing with your kids.

Pile on the mittens, snow-pants, and boots, because this episode we’re hitting the slopes! Whether you’re an avid skier or you’ve never set foot on a mountain, this episode will help you to dream up and plan the ideal family ski holiday.

You’ll hear from everyone from parents to Olympic skiers about the value and joy of skiing with your children. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to strap in and start carving up the snow!

This episode is brought to you by Esprit, the UK’s Number One family ski holiday company! They’re celebrating 40 years of helping families make unforgettable memories together on the slopes.

Here are some highlights from this episode of the Family Traveller Podcast.

Mama Knows Best

The first segment is chock full of wisdom from an experienced ski mom – Sarah Barrell, a Senior Editor at National Geographic Traveller. Sarah shares advice from her personal experience on when and how to start teaching your kids to ski, pro tips on how to book the best ski vacation – whether you’ve been on one before or not – and even how to add a little ‘beach’ time to your ski vacation to get the best of both worlds!

Pro Talk: Interview with Ollie Davies

In this segment, you’ll hear an exclusive interview with Olympic ski crosser Ollie Davies – recorded live from the chairlift! Ollie shares the journey of how he went from a young skier on Esprit family trips to the Olympics, as well as advice on how, why, and when to take your kids skiing.

Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry:

www.armchair-productions.com

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Billund Denmark: Learning Through Play

Peppa Pig, Vikings and Bridgewalking: learning through play at LEGOLAND Billund Resort (and beyond!)

In this episode we’re going to Billund, a charming town in Denmark which truly has something for all ages. From playing with futuristic robots and designing your own toys at LEGOLAND Billund Resort to lounging on sandy beaches and cycling […]

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Michigan: Pure Family Fun

Legendary music, Sleeping Dunes and Great Lakes. Family holidays in Michigan are America's summer secret

In our Michigan podcast, we’re going to run down giant sand dunes, listen to Motown in Detroit, explore an island that’s trapped in time (you must take a horse and cart to your hotel), hear stories from a Native American […]

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Austria Wins Winter

We're going skiing in the Austrian Alps, arguably the best place in Europe for family skiing.

Austria is less expensive than many other countries, the ski schools are excellent, and many resorts have been built specifically with families in mind. If you’re thinking about booking a ski trip this season, or maybe just dreaming of some […]

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Snow Much Fun

How to plan a perfect family ski holiday. Hear from parents and Olympic skiers about the joy of skiing with your kids.

Pile on the mittens, snow-pants, and boots, because this episode we’re hitting the slopes! Whether you’re an avid skier or you’ve never set foot on a mountain, this episode will help you to dream up and plan the ideal family […]

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Exploring Canada’s Capitol: Sleeping with Wolves, Zip Lining to Quebec and the Ultimate Ottawa Weekend for Families

Ottawa is not your average city break, try sleeping with wolves for a start!

This episode we are exploring a fun and unique family travel destination: the capital of Canada – Ottawa. We sleep with wolves, go on a hunt for the best ice-cream (and an escaped skunk), zip-line between two provinces and skate […]

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Florida Special: Secret Beaches, Jurassic Rides and Fish Rodeos

The sunshine state

This episode we are exploring one of our favourite family travel destinations: the Sunshine State of Florida, USA. Five local experts give us the lowdown on five Florida destinations, from exposes on lesser-known gems like Destin Fort Walton Beach (home […]

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