Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki, Kuusamo, Finland / Lapland

· next to the ski bus stop · 8-minute drive to Kuusamo · 20-minute bus ride to the slopes in Ruka

Spread over a complex of facilities, cabins and a hotel, the Kuusamon Tropiikki’s got all the ingredients for a fun-filled family trip. We’re talking a tropical-themed swimming pool with a kids’ zone, a bowling alley and an adventure park with climbing frames and a gaming lounge. When it’s time to unwind, the whole gang can head to the spa and relax in the sauna and the steam room, then it’s into O’Leary’s sports bar to swap ski stories over a tipple.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly placed to soak up Finland’s snow-globe scenery. The hotel’s in a super peaceful spot right next to a lake, and there’re snowy pine trees every way you look. The slopes are a 20-minute drive away over in Ruka, and there’s a free ski bus that’ll drop you off and pick you up every day, so all you have to do is sit back and watch the wintery wilderness go by out the window.

When it comes to rooms, you can pick between a family room in the main hotel or a fully equipped apartment in the annexe, complete with a sauna, a huge balcony and a kitchenette if you fancy whipping up a quick dish. You’ll get a buffet breakfast included each morning, or you can upgrade to half board for buffets in the evening too. Plus, there’s a handy 24-hour kiosk in the hotel, which is just the ticket for a late-night snack.

· heated indoor pool · spa with sauna and steam room · gym · extra charge for massages and treatments · sports bar · extra charge for kids' adventure park · extra charge for bowling · 24-hour kiosk · lounge · restaurant · boot room · free WiFi · lift to all floors

All apartments are non-smoking and have a kitchenette with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and coffee machine, as well as a flatscreen TV, free WiFi and hairdryer. Towels, linen and end-of-stay cleaning are included.

2 bedroom apartment – sleeps 2-5: Two twin bedrooms, double sofa bed in living room, kitchenette, sauna, shower, WC and balcony. This apartment is in the annexe building.

Cots are available to hire for approx. €15 per night, payable locally.

Bed and Breakfast

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · optional upgrade to half board with a buffet evening meal (hot drinks and water included) · vegetarian options are available · vegan and gluten-free options are available on request · optional upgrade to include Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve gala meals