Family Travel Summer Holiday

I was invited guests from the Four Seasons Resort Whistler on this trip. Your accommodation did not require which i express a certain point of view, and I always make an effort to present a fair and balanced review regardless of who is make payment on bill.With several stays under my belt now, I wasn’t as nervous about pulling up in a vehicle full of kids, crackers, and broken crayons as I have been after our road trip towards the Four Seasons Aviara 2 yrs ago. I knew that we’d increase to a covered, heated drive and that the valet who opened my car door who would graciously ignore the mountains of car toys and torn paper that showered down as the kids raced to get out of their seats. Still, it’s this type of relief to find myself giggling using the valet concerning the crazy chaos my trunk can barely contain, four-year-old Darya’s find it difficult to get her shoes about the proper feet, and also the antics of baby Eilan. I was on a good start before we even step foot in the

lobby.

Hot Chocolate Display at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler A Hot cocoa display greets us as we walk through the doorway (Shaved German Chocolate and hot milk thanks to you – powdered mix is merely

not welcome here)

Kids Welcome Gift at the Four Seasons Whistler And the kids were greeted with cuddly Teddy Bears, who later showed up in story books that arrived with this room service breakfast. But the real gift, so far as they were concerned, was the sugary welcome treat within our

room.

The area

Master suite in the Four Seasons Resort Whistler Our room, an Executive King Suite, was huge. The children slept on the sofabed in the family room while Peyman and that i extended in a king sized bed within the bedroom. Eilan’s crib fit neatly close to the foot in our

bed.

Walk in closet in the Four Seasons Resort Whistler Perhaps, it appears as though a surprising thing to become looking forward to, but I was thrilled using the walk in closet. With five individuals to dress each morning, and also the additional complexity of layer upon layer of ski clothing, things get a little tricky. This closet had tons of cubbies and a low closet rod stocked with kid sized hangers. Everything stayed neat and simple to find! After our first adventure within the snow, housekeeping delivered up a wooden drying rack and the kids socks and wet items hung there every night

to dry.

Bathroom Stepstool at the Four Seasons Whistler And the bathroom. You’d expect luxury, right? But you know what’s really luxurious when you’re a mom? Not having to raise your 4 year old as much as that marble sink each time she needs to wash her hands. Guess what happens else constitutes a bathroom luxurious at this time? A diaper genie to contain Eilan’s dirty diapers. Now this is the kind of babyproofing I really like

!

Location

The hotel is about a five minute walk in the Blackcomb base, contributing to Fifteen minutes walk from Whistler Village (it is a pretty walk, including a bridge over a snowy creekbed). A hotel shuttle runs about every 15 minutes, despite the fact that I’d have walked basically were on my own, using the kids it was easier and less whiny to hop on the shuttle. Everything implies that should you stay here, you’ll likely use the amenities in the hotel more than you would if you were smack dab in the center of

the Village.

Pool and Fire bowl

Pool in the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler BC What made this pool work (besides the cozy bathrobes that people wrapped inside us before heading down from your room) was the heated pool deck and the selection of different pools and hot-tubs. Somehow the children and adults-without-kids seemed to segregate themselves out so the kids might have fun in the water without splashing into someone’s martini. The poolside bar service (filled with complimentary cookies for the kids) seemed to be an attractive

touch!

Darya bravely roasts her own marshmallow at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler fire bowl And I’d be remiss basically omitted Darya’s favorite Apres-Ski activity – roasting Marshmallows for S’mores at the resort’s fire pit. Just try explaining the S’more tradition to 3 tourists from London once we

did one afternoon!

Ski Concierge

Four Seasons Ski Concierge at Whistler The 4 Seasons runs a Ski Concierge (complimentary to hotel guests) just at the base of Blackcomb mountain. Since we rented our skis in the hotel shop, we never actually touched the skis until we reached the Concierge on our first morning. It really was lovely to have someone help me and the kids with our boots in the mornings, bring our skis to us after we counseled me ready, and store any unneeded items (like our shoes) until we returned for the day. The Concierge greeted the children with a warm cookie at the conclusion of each day, and guess what, I was in a position to finagle one for myself

too

Ski Shop

Darya gets fitted for ski boots in the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, Canada Ski rentals can be found downstairs, and the hotel even maintains a selection of clothing items that guests can borrow if needed. When my pre-baby ski pants turned out to be too small to wear, I opted to borrow a pair in the hotel instead of buying new ones – hopefully my old ski pants will fit again by next winter, which means this actually was a cost savings for me personally. Ski accessories, like goggles, are for sale to sale within the shop. Should you rent here, your skis are magically transported to the Ski Concierge in the base of Blackcomb mountain before your first run. No need to lug everything on the

shuttle.

Spa

By Four Seasons Whistler Resort Four Seasons Whistler Spa Entry I usually do not get an opportunity to relax within the spa when we travel. With three kids under 6 we usually need all grownups present all the time! What made this work was the childcare available through Whistler Kids. While Everest and Darya learned to Ski, Eilan hung out with other toddlers, and that i checked myself into the

Spa.

The spa facility was huge, having a comfortable locker room I would have liked to move into full time. I arrived early, and after changing into my robe, I just read and relaxed in a quiet lounge. My treatment, the Sea to Sky Signature Massage was meant to mimic the drive from sea (Vancouver) as much as Whistler and combined a seaweed treatment and Lomi-Lomi style strokes for a full 80 minutes of kid-free relaxation. Afterwords, I made full technique spa facility, using a basic room with a cup of tea and fresh fruit, clearing my pores in a eucalyptus steam room, and lastly cooling down in an ice shower before finally getting dressed and picking up the children from camp. The spa had a full menu of services, and tons of space to unwind. Some spa packages likewise incorporate access to the hotel’s outdoor pool for the day, so this will be a great way to splurge even if you’re not staying at the 4

Seasons.

Sidecut Restaraunt

Lobster appetizer at Sidecut Restaurant in the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler One of the things I enjoy about staying in the 4 Seasons is how well the restaurants focus on both kids and adults. Sidecut is no exception. Our prime end steak restaurant (there’s also a lounge with live menu) rivals any of Seattle’s finer steak places (along with a big plate of protein is just what you’ll need at the conclusion of a ski day), but still serves PB&J, Mac & Cheese, and Pizza. That makes it a slam dunk. When the kids started to obtain a little crazy, I ran them to

the firepit and back!

Kids PB&J at Sidecut Restaurant within the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler