Top 5 reasons to book your winter ski holiday early

The sooner you book your winter holiday, the better chance you have of bagging a fantastic deal. Depending on when you book, you might get advance-booking discounts as well as the widest choice of dates and resorts – certain dates in our hottest resorts can book out more than 6 months in advance. Our All-Inclusive package already represents incredible value compared to booking your own snow holiday, but we also offer Club Med Early Bird deals as sales open each year, plus you can enjoy discounts for your kids: little ones under 4 stay for free in all ski resorts. If value is a top priority for you, our resorts in China are a particularly good choice: all the luxury at an outstanding price point. Check out Changbaishan to build ski skills, or Yabuli for epic challenges.

Booking early means that you're able to spread the cost of your holiday over more months, helping you to budget for your next winter ski holiday. Unlike many other travel companies, Club Med only requires a low deposit per person to reserve your holiday, with the balance due 90 days before departure. Booking with us now means there's plenty of time for you to stagger your payments or put aside a little each month so you don't have to pay the full amount in one go. It's also useful when booking for a large group, as you'll have the time to collect the money from everyone before making the final payment. Some of our favourite resorts for families and groups are Kiroro Grand, Beidahu and La Plagne 2100.

Is it important to you to have your choice of room or suite in a prime position? Do you want to be able to ski in and out of your resort instead of carrying your skis to the slopes? Would you enjoy relaxing by a glowing fireplace after a satisfying day on the slopes? Make sure you get exactly the accommodation you want by booking early, especially if there’s a group of you going – families travelling with kids generally prefer to book interconnecting rooms, which are often sold out if they leave it too late. Our most popular and exclusive resorts often get booked up for key dates well before the season begins: secure your dream room in Tomamu, Kiroro Peak or Val Thorens by getting in before everyone else.

School holidays are made for family adventures – and the major school holidays in Singapore and Malaysia, falling in December, are perfectly timed for prime winter snow. This is the ideal time to experience the slopes at their most vibrant, creating unforgettable moments with your kids. As this is a peak period, we recommend booking early to ensure you don't miss out on all the excitement! Even if you don’t have the school holidays to consider, you’ll want to make sure that you book early to get your favourite destination and have the best choice of accommodation and flights. In search of inspiration? Read about glorious Sahoro or cozy Alpe d'Huez to start to narrow down your choices.

There's nothing better than the feeling of everything being sorted out in advance for your winter ski adventure. It gives you plenty of time to dream about powder-white slopes, plus it gives you the chance to plan every aspect of your trip to ensure you have the best time ever. Ski runs, restaurants, bars, excursions – the more you know about your resort and its ski domain, the better your trip will be. And if you’re celebrating a special occasion, why not book that exclusive restaurant early too?


The more you have sorted out in advance, the sooner you can sit back and look forward to your holiday. How about authentic gourmet Italian food with local wines, or a panoramic dinner view over the French Alps at Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon?