Easter Sun 2010

NEW - Welcoming you in Mauritius this Easter

Escape the gloomy British weather this Easter and head to warmer climes! Our full programme of childcare is back in Mauritius so you can relax and unwind whilst the kids have a ball. Having been voted best leisure hotel in Mauritius by the Conde Nast Traveller reader awards, it's this Easter's hot ticket.

We are also finalising another exciting location which will launch very soon, so in addition to The Residence Tunisia we guarantee you a range of alternatives for warm sunshine in April. Further details to follow shortly…

The Residence, Mauritius
Set in magnificent tropical surroundings on a pristine beach, The Residence Mauritius has an atmosphere of refined colonial elegance with outstanding service. Enjoy a whole host of complimentary water sports, an incredible spa and 3 restaurants offering tantalising cuisine. Our full complement of exciting children's programmes will be in operation to keep your kids out of mischief. It’s just a 12 hour direct flight and offers 7 nights for the price of 6 for bookings made two months before travel.
Prices from £1,267 per adult on HB.

The Residence, Tunisia
Less than 3 hours from London and with our pb crèche and Scallywags programmes, it's the perfect destination to enjoy some exotic sunshine. Superb facilities include a thalasso spa, tennis, private beach, Championship golf course (it's home to our teenage golf academy) and plenty of space for the kids to run free. Enjoy the exclusive offer of 7 nights for the price of 6 over Easter.

Prices from £1,185 per adult on B&B

Exciting Easter destinations from the luxury holiday company for parents. And kids.

NEW - Ski Weekends with the Kids

We have again extended our crèche and Yeti programmes over selected low season weekends so you can make the most of flexible prices and availability together. Maximise your time on the slopes with a Thursday to Sunday trip whilst the kids enjoy time in our crèches or ski time with friends too.

For current ski weekend availability, visit the website or call us to find out when and where we will be operating. Prices from £920 per adult in Flims.

Powder Byrne - The luxury family holiday company for parents. And kids.

Advanced Ski Programmes for Teenage Skiers

Exciting new programmes for Teenage skiers

FreeZone for 14+ years
Complimentary guiding for competent black run skiers led by fully qualified instructors. Explore the mountains, learn tips on technique and mountain knowledge along the way and enjoy relaxed lunches with your friends without the adults around! Available in Flims and Zürs 5 days per week over selected weeks.

PowderZone for 14+ years and adults
Explore off-piste with our qualified mountain guides, experience ski touring, develop mountain knowledge and master the art of bouncing through the deep stuff! This 3 day course in Grindelwald and Zermatt is perfect for those looking to push themselves. You can even take your first heli-drop in Zermatt if conditions allow!

PowderZone costs £320 in Grindelwald and £600 in Zermatt including a helidrop.

For details on all our ski programmes call us on 020 8246 5300 or submit an enquiry.

Air & Space 2010

MAY HALF TERM
NEW – Family polo experience in Sotogrande.

Try our unique family polo experience this May half term and learn the sport and etiquette from the pros at the beautiful Santa Maria Polo Club. The 5 morning course includes improving riding technique and mallet exercises on a polo simulator before taking to the pitch for practice sessions and instructional chukkas.

Afternoons can be spent at your leisure enjoying the wonderful climate and superb facilities at the Almenara Hotel, Sotogrande, your base for the week.

Riding experience is necessary. Call us on 020 8246 5300 for more details. Prices from £3,455 per adult
on B&B.

EASTER
Arabian Adventure in Jordan

An unforgettable adventure is in store for you with 4x4 desert safaris, camel trekking and hot air ballooning  over Wadi Rum. Our family itinerary will allow you to explore the Dead Sea (and pampering spa treatments!), the awe-inspiring ancient city of Petra, the southern deserts with their ancient ruins and the World Heritage diving sites of Aqaba. Our Air & Space manager will be on hand to coordinate all your arrangements and ensure you get the most out of your trip of a lifetime.

Prices from £2,873 per adult on B&B.

Visit our website for full details on Air & Space or call us on 020 8246 5300 to discuss your plans.

Luxury Family Adventures from the luxury holiday company for parents. And kids.

February Half Term 2010

Now is the time to secure your family skiing holiday

The clock is ticking, and as pressure on availability for the best options increases, it’s time to secure your plans to avoid disappointment. We still have availability in Madonna di Campiglio, Grindelwald, Arosa, Klosters, St Christoph, San Cassiano and Zürs and limited availability in Flims and Zermatt. Our exclusive crèches, Yeti Primer, Yetis, SnoZone and advanced teenage programmes will be running across the Alps and Dolomites.

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
A pearl of the Brenta Dolomites with extensive skiing for beginners and intermediates, ski-in/ ski-out accommodation and a chic village retaining its traditional Italian charm. With a car free village centre and exceptional cuisine, this is the perfect place for a family ski holiday. Prices from £2,390 per adult at the Golf Hotel on Half Board.

Arosa, Switzerland
Ideal for beginners and improvers with a traditional small village feel and an open sunny ski area. Ideal for older novices with our SnoZone Beginners programme for ages 10+. Prices from £1,800 per adult at the Cristallo on
Half Board.

Klosters, Switzerland
A traditional and relaxed resort with crowdfree slopes and a great family atmosphere. Skiers of all abilities  are well catered for here and the ski area is linked with Davos, providing a wide variety of runs. Prices from £2,032 per adult at the Silvretta Park on Half Board.

Powder Byrne private flights
Ensure you enjoy superior service the moment you leave by booking our private flights for half term. Exclusive to our clients, with business class standard meals, extra leg room and no additional charges for ski equipment, you’ll avoid the stresses often associated with flying as a family. Don’t compromise on your comfort – let us take care of your flights for you too, including refreshments at the departure gate, guaranteed seating together as a family and reduced check-in times.

Call us on 020 8246 5300 to find out more.

Powder Byrne - The luxury family holiday company for parents. And kids.

Big Family Christmas 2009

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

Join us in Flims, Grindelwald or Zürs and treat yourselves to a traditional Alpine Christmas whilst we take care of all the essentials. Avoid the usual stresses of hosting friends and family and escape the ever-increasing madness at home. Make the most of the bank holidays together and why not bring the extended family too? Imagine the excitement for the kids as they wake up to a blanket of snow and the magic of your mountain resort in festive splendour.

In addition to our famous ski programmes and guiding, we are on hand to help arrange everything from sleigh rides and tobogganing to snowshoe adventures. We’ll even organise a special Christmas lunch on the slopes with a surprise visit from Santa!

NEW – Our complimentary FreeZone teenage guiding service will be operating in Flims and places are filling up fast. Call us today for more details.

Enjoy 7 nights for the price of 6 at the Hotel Belvedere, Grindelwald. Prices from £1,619 per adult on Half Board, including flights, transfers and Powder Byrne Service.

Call us today on 020 8246 5300 to find out more and start planning your luxury family ski holiday

Top Reasons to holiday with Powder Byrne

So, you’ve looked at the website, you’ve maybe had a quick flick through the brochure but just in case you’re not sold on ‘The Powder Byrne Way’ we’ve put together a list of reasons your next holiday should be a Powder Byrne Holiday:

Exclusive kids programmes - over 20 years’ experience entertaining and inspiring children in our unique kids programmes. Whether skiing or beach based we take care of the kids so you can enjoy the holiday too.

Hand picked resorts - tried and tested destinations with informed, unbiased recommendations for your family. If you don’t see the destination you were hoping for in our list then let us know, we’re always on the lookout for new destinations our clients will enjoy.

Your kids are important - with our specially trained teams your kids will feel at home in no time. We’ll know their names, birthdays and ages meaning we can tailor the programme to suit your troops. With our kids ski programmes abilities are monitored ensuring your kids improve year on year and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

First Class Service - we take care of everything from pre-booking spa treatments to restaurant reservations, giving you the perfect excuse to just relax. Our teams in resort are there to make your life easy and ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full. Our ski guiding service takes the stress out of navigating the mountain, meaning you can just enjoy your time on the slopes.

Recommended - our loyal client base is testament that our formula really works. As one client can be quoted as saying “It’s unbeatable! ” and you can’t really get much better than that.

Luxury and kids can mix - we think we’ve got the right balance and know exactly how to deliver relaxation and time for you with all round entertainment and first-class care for the kids. Similarly if you’ve got something you always struggle with on holiday, let us know and we’ll see what we can do…we like a challenge.

Hassle free booking - top quality service from our team in London ensures the whole experience is enjoyable from start to finish. Our team have excellent knowledge of all our resorts and are the very best when it comes to finding you the perfect family holiday.

Bespoke - all our holidays are tailor made to fit your family perfectly, so there’s no compromising on what you want and how you want to do it. Powder Byrne offer flexibility for all aspects of your trip including flights, transfers, length of stay and activities in resort.

Don’t forget to come back after your super time away with us and tell us what you think by posting a comment or emailing us your feedback.

Now is the time to secure your family skiing holiday

With pressure on half term skiing due to a clash with European holidays, it is essential to secure your preferred arrangements in good time to avoid disappointment. We are seeing strong sales in all resorts and are predicting a lack of availability in family friendly accommodation, so we encourage you to plan ahead and not wait until it is too late. Our exclusive crèches, pre-school skiing and programmes for older skiers will be running across the Alps and Dolomites – here are a few highlights!

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy 

The gem of the Brenta Dolomites with wonderful skiing for beginners and intermediates, ski-in/ski-out accommodation, gourmet mountain huts and a chic village.

Arosa, Switzerland 

Ideal for beginners and improvers with a traditional small village feel and an open sunny ski area. Ideal for older novices with our SnoZone Beginners programme for ages 10+.

Zermatt, Switzerland 

Breathtaking scenery and exceptional skiing for all levels, particularly intermediates and above. It's the choice for our famous Martin Bell Race Camps for 11 to 15 year olds, and NEW PowderZone for advanced teens and parents.

Zürs, Austria 

A small village perfectly suited to family skiing, with easy access to the vast Arlberg ski area. Our NEW FreeZone programme provides complimentary guiding for teens aged 14+.

San Cassiano, Italy 

Small, smart and sophisticated village with great intermediate skiing, linking into the more advanced Sella Ronda route.

Prices from £1,952 per adult at Blatter's Bellavista in Arosa on Half Board during February half term.

Prices from £1,564 per adult at Alpenhotel Valluga in Zürs on Half Board 

20 - 27 March.

Prices from £1,998 per adult at the Arlberghaus Hotel Zürs on Half Board 

27 March - 3 April.

Prices include flights, transfers and Powder Byrne Service

Enjoy an Arabian adventure in Jordan this October half term

Powder Byrne Air & Space 2009

If you're after something a bit different for your family holiday then why not experience the trip of a lifetime with a tailor-made adventure in Jordan. You will explore the ancient city of Petra, take a 4x4 safari across the desert to Wadi Rum and spend a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp. You can take a camel trek, see the desert sunrise from a hot-air balloon, float in the Dead Sea and dive the World Heritage sites of Aqaba. Also available during Easter periods.

Prices from £2,604 per adult.

Highlights of the trip include: 

1 night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman with time to explore the city. 

2 nights at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, on the shores of the Dead Sea with its stunning health spa. 

1 night at the Marriot Petra with an early morning guided tour of the city. 

1 night at a luxury private camp at Wadi Rum, with a range of desert activities. 

2 nights at the InterContinental Aqaba and enjoy superb watersports and diving.

Download the full Jordan Programme here

October Half Term

Lift your spirits this Autumn with a week in the sun

If the British ‘barbeque Summer’ has disappointed, or you need another sunshine fix before the Winter, look no further. Our hand-picked properties are perfectly suited for families and feature our exclusive childcare programmes and dedicated resort teams.

 

Anassa, Cyprus 

Anassa oozes luxury, seclusion and elegance. Overlooking a beautiful beach the hotel boasts an award winning spa, extensive water sports and superb cuisine. 

Prices from £2,073 per adult on B&B. Child in own room from £1,120.

The Residence, Tunisia 

Enjoy the exclusive offer of 7 nights for the price of 6. This is the perfect destination to enjoy exotic sunshine, a short flight and excellent facilities. An exceptional spa, tennis, private beach, brand new Championship golf course and stunning pool will keep everyone occupied. 

Prices from £1,070 per adult on B&B. Child in own room from £698.

Porto Elounda, Crete 

Don't miss out on low season rates for October half term! With great water sports from the sheltered beach, a luxurious award winning spa, tennis, golf and a beautiful setting, the family will love it here. Take to the sea and charter the hotel’s yacht for the day, or explore the pretty village of Elounda nearby, with its outlying island of Spinalonga – made famous by Victoria Hislop’s ‘The Island’. 

Prices from £902 per adult on Half Board. 

All prices exclude flights.