Easter in the Engadine: Family Fun in the Sun & Snow

However, they're best taken in the spring at either Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina or Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, as both hotels have comprehensive kids programmes giving parents the chance to enjoy time on their own as well.

Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina has a four-night “Easter in the Engadine” package valid any time between 24 and 31 March 2013. This package includes gourmet half-board accommodation, a Champagne aperitif and gala dinner on Saturday 30 March, Easter brunch buffet on Sunday 31 March, a delightful Easter programme for younger guests (such as egg painting and an Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny, all with a fully trained child minder), a 60-minute Carita facial for mums and a 50-minute full body massage for dads, as well as unlimited use of the Kronenhof Spa and a Fit & Fun sports programme that changes daily. Prices start from CHF1,350 (approx £895) per adult sharing a double room; a 30% discount is offered on a second adjoining room for the kids, but this does not include half-board.

For those wishing to enjoy an early spring ski holiday but not necessarily over Easter, Grand Hotel Kronenhof has an attractive “Winter Special” package that costs from CHF960 (approx £635) per person between 10 and 23 March 2013. This includes four nights' half-board accommodation, a ski pass for the Upper Engadine or a Kronenhof Spa wellness pass worth CHF140 (for those not wishing to ski) and unlimited use of the Spa for all guests. Substantial discounts are available for children.

To book, call Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina on +41 81 830 3030 or email reservations@kronenhof.com.

The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz's “Eggs-clusive Easter Offer” includes either four nights' (28 March to 1 April) or seven nights' (24 March to 1 April) gourmet half-board accommodation with Gala Dinner, a four- or seven-day ski pass, creative Easter activities in the hotel's Marmotta Kids Club with the Easter Clown, an Easter concert for the whole family on Saturday 30 March and a 50-minute massage for dads, with a 50-minute NIANCE INTENSIVE facial for mums. Prices start from CHF1,455 (approx £965) per adult sharing a double room for the four-night package; children under the age of 12 stay free in their parents' room.

Alternatively, families looking for a traditional week-long skiing break can book a “Sunshine Holiday” package that includes 7-nights' gourmet half-board accommodation, a seven-day ski pass, daily transfers to and from the hotel to the Corviglia ski station, a 20-minute relaxing hydrojet Alpine herb bath, a 25-minute soothing head massage and unlimited use of the new state-of-the-art Kulm Spa St. Moritz. From 3 March to 1 April, prices start from CHF2,555 (approx £1,695) per adult sharing a double room; children under the age of 12 stay free in their parents' room.

As an added bonus, in cooperation with the St. Moritz Ski School, the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is offering its younger guests, aged between four and 12, the chance to attend complimentary group ski lessons. The pick-up of the kids from the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz by a ski school instructor, the transfer from Chantarella station to Salastrains ski ground and the group lessons are all included.

To book, call the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz on +41 81 836 8000 or email reservations@kulmhotel-stmoritz.ch