Gentle activity holidays - for all the family

• wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy
• unique holidays for independently-minded families
• walking itineraries
• self-catering accommodation
• hotel stays

This special selection of Inntravel walking, self-catering and hotel-based holidays is perfect for families looking to share activities and discover new experiences together while ‘doing their own thing’. From the spectacular mountain scenery of the Austrian Alps to the rolling landscapes of Tuscany, these holidays are all located in unspoiled regions of astonishing natural beauty which provide a great setting for the ideal blend of activity, relaxation, fun and comfort.

Select the type of holiday you prefer:

walking from hotel to hotel while your luggage is transported ahead
staying in a self-catering property for freedom to explore at your leisure
enjoying the comfort of a single hotel as a base for discovery and relaxed exploration
horse riding in France
winter holidays at family-friendly hotels in Norway and the Alps

Or choose by country:

Switzerland
Norway
Austria
France
Spain
Italy
Greece

Freedom as a family

These holidays have been specially selected to provide for the needs of youngsters as well as adults: we have been careful to minimise long journeys, there is a wide range of activities to keep children of all ages fully occupied, and all our accommodation either boasts its own pool or is handily located close to good swimming facilities or near to a beach. Many of the hotels are family-run themselves, so your hosts know exactly what you are looking for!

Wealth of information

There are no fixed itineraries, and there is no emphasis on being in a certain place at a certain time. Instead, armed with our detailed holiday notes and the wealth of information they provide, you are free to choose the activities and places to explore, when you want and how you want. We also provide all the essential information every family needs to know: details of welcoming restaurants nearby, opening times of local supermarkets… even where you can wash your clothes!

School holiday ideas

Here are just a few of our suggestions for making the most of this year’s school holidays as a family. Please remember, however, that the school holidays are the most popular periods to travel, so we advise you to book early (we suggest at least four months in advance due to the intense demand for flights and accommodation).

Easter holidays	Spring half-term	Summer holidays	Autumn half-term
Enjoy family fun amid quintessential Tuscan landscapes	Discover Aquitaine from a cottage in the heart of rural France	Walk through the dramatic scenery of the Swiss Alps around Engelberg	Leisurely explore the cliffs and beaches of the Catalan Coast
Enjoy Mallorca's southern beaches and unspoiled interior	Lose yourselves in Spain's 'secret' Aracena Sierra	Soak up awe-inspiring landscapes from your Norwegian cabin	Indulge in a Greek villa with your own private pool
Tackle the timeless Tarn Valley on horseback	Explore the green, unspoiled peaks of sunny Catalonia	Delight in the walker’s and watersports enthusiast's paradise that is Lake Achensee	Discover a wide choice of activities and places to visit in Andalucia

Switzerland

• The Hotel Edelweiss, Engelberg, to discover the heart of the Swiss Alps

Norway

• Self-catering cabins in the Norwegian Highlands, for walking, cycling and more

Austria

• Walking from hotel to hotel through the valleys and villages of the Austrian Tyrol
• The Hotel Wiesenhof in Pertisau, for a walking discovery of Lake Achensee

France

• Self-catering at The Farmstead in Aquitaine for a wide range of activities
• Les Juliannes in the Tarn Valley for horse riding

Spain

• Walking from hotel to hotel through the unspoiled Mountains of Catalonia
• Relaxed walking and fun by the sea on the Coast of Catalonia
• Self-catering at the Andalucian Cottages in the dramatic heartland of the Spanish south
• Self-catering at The Old Mill in Andalucia's secret sierra
• Self-catering in Mallorca's unspoiled heartland at the Apartamentos d'es Puig

Italy

• Self-catering at the Tuscan View Apartments for family fun in timeless Tuscany

Greece

• Self-catering at Yiannis & Inge's Houses in the Peloponnese, for a family holiday by the sea
• Self-catering at the Istron Villas on Crete for comfort and style - and your own pool

Together in the snow - enjoy it as a family

Winter holidays We provide the perfect setting - welcoming hotels (many with pools) in idyllic mountain villages offering a wide range of activities for the whole family amid spectacular scenery. All you have to do is choose how to make the most of the snow… Enjoy excellent cross-country and/or downhill skiing, or try out snow-shoe walking, ice-skating, winter walking, sleigh rides and much more.

Although most of the holidays in our Skiing and Much More programme are suitable for children, the following six hotels appeal particularly strongly to families. These hotels book up quickly, especially over the school holiday periods when demand is high. We have given an indication of prices for the Easter holiday period, but if you want to make sure of securing your place for the 2008-09 season, please call us for an advanced quotation or to make a provisional booking.

• Bardøla Hotel, Geilo, Norway
• Gålå Høgfjellshotell, Gålå, Norway
• Hotel Victoria, Kandersteg, Switzerland
• Hotel Edelweiss, Engelberg, Switzerland
• Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau, Austria
• Inntalerhof, Mösern, Austria

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