Erna Low

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	Erna Low
9 Reece Mews, London SW7 3HE			MAP
tel: (08707) 506 820; brochures (020) 7584 2841

Almost certainly the oldest British ski operator, in business since the early ‘30s. Offers family hotels in Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Flaine and Plagne Centre providing all inclusive packages with baby and childcare. Also the UK ski agent for Pierre and Vacances apartments at 14 French resorts where at some properties there is a grocery delivery service and or half board or evening meal option. Baby kits can be pre-booked at most residences including cot or bed rail, sheets and baby chair. Other property groups are Chalets Les Montagnettes, MGM Residences and Maeva. They particularly pride themselves on a wide choice of options from luxury to budget, including leaving you to arrange your own transport. New for 2004/5 are flexible packages to eight resorts across North America and Canada.

No smoking chalets or rooms

Not available.

Care in same chalet or hotel

Yes.

British-qualified staff

Yes, British qualified nannies (CACHE or equivalent).

Staff to child ratio

Details not available.

Ages to qualify

6 months to 8 years.

Childcare

A Nanny Service operated by NBV is available at a number of French resorts 9.30am to 4.30pm five days a week. The nannies provide toys, books, games and art and craft materials and organise play outside subject to weather and parent consent. After lunch there is normally a quieter period. Prices vary with season but rise to £450. Lunch is available at a supplement of £15 per child.
Can also pre-book into the local cr?ches in some French resorts.

Exclusive child ski lessons in English

No though the brochure details suitable resort schools and their programmes for children.

Babysitting

Not provided though refer to the local tourist office list of registered baby sitters, while pointing out that some of these may not be professionally qualified.

Other

Cots can be pre-booked though it is warned that the bedroom may not be big enough and it may have to be arranged elsewhere in an apartment.

Adult guide price

In a Pierre et Vacances four suns property in a three-room property £1,165 per person in a peak February week.

Child offers

There is a kids ski free deal at Les Arcs for under 13s.