What to pack

When packing for your ski holidays, there are a number of things that you might forget. We've compiled this list to help you and make your pre-holiday preparations run a little more smoothly.

Deciding on what to pack can be daunting at the best of times. To make it a little easier, we've put together a comprehensive list of what you might need every step of the way.

Remember, it's a good idea to label all your child's belongings so they don't get mixed up with other children's at ski school or in the nursery/club.

• Buggy (can be used whilst in the airport, getting to the plane and once in resort)
• Drinks and ready made bottles of formula milk
• Snacks - raisins, fruit, rice cakes, veg sticks
• Change of clothes (in case of accidents!)
• Nappies, wipes and cream
• Favourite small toys including colouring book and crayons
• Any medication, including Calpol

• Bag - clearly labelled with your child's name
• Warm outerwear - snowsuit or salopettes and jacket
• Thermal clothes
• Sunglasses and goggles (better for older children)
• Hat, scarf and gloves (not wool)
• Ski socks
• Ski helmet
• Pair of outdoor boots with grip sole (NOT wellies)
• Sunblock with high SPF - including a small tube which your child can take to ski school
• Indoor shoes or slippers
• Feeder cups, bottles, nappies and wipes
• Specialised baby food items, including formula milk
• Nappies, wipes, nappy cream
• Aqua nappies (if accommodation has a pool)
• SwimsuitsListening device
• UK to overseas plug adapter
• Last but certainly not least.....favourite toys and comforters!

In most resorts you will be able to purchase nappies, jars of food and formula milk from supermarkets or chemists. However, if you want your child to continue with the same brand then we recommend you do bring your own.

• Mobile phone (with international roaming) so you can be contacted at all times whilst on the slopes
• An extra passport photograph of yourselves - this will be attached to your child/childrens information form once in resort for collection security

We have teamed up with Bebebel - the baby travel specialist, as we know that ski holidays involve packing and carrying so much equipment and clothing, especially if you are travelling with a baby.

Why not reduce your holiday preparation and excess luggage charges (babies under 2 get no luggage allowance) by pre-ordering all your baby and toddler holiday essentials and have them delivered direct to your ski resort awaiting your arrival?

This convenient and unique service will enable you to have a more relaxing start to your holiday. Buy online at www.bebebel.co.uk from the comfort of your own home and choose from their huge range of UK branded baby products (over 450) including SMA, Cow & Gate, Ella’s Kitchen, Plum etc. For added peace of mind they even send you a confirmation delivery text before you travel.

Crystal Finest customers also receive a 5% discount on all products purchased; simply enter your discount code TUISki11 in the discount voucher section.

This is available with "Servisair" at the following UK airports.

• Birmingham
• Newcastle
• East Midlands
• Manchester (T1 & T2)
• Edinburgh
• London Gatwick North & South
• Bristol
• Luton
• London Heathrow (T1, T3)
  

And with "No.1 Traveller" at:

• London Stansted.

This facility is available for all passengers over 12 years old, although some lounges do accept children. Please check at www.executivelounges.com for full details. Any groups over 10 people must advise us if they wish to use the Executive Lounge. The lounges will not accept large bookings over 10 people if not advised. You will find your Executive Lounge access voucher within your Crystal Finest ticket wallet.
Please note: There is no complimentary access to Manchester T1 Executive Lounge between 09.00am-12.00pm and at T2 between 09.00am-11.00am.

We endeavour to make this service available throughout the winter season, however there may be some times when we are unable to confirm the availability. We reserve the right to cancel the complimentary access at any time.