Choosing to take a ski trip as a couple is an exciting, yet sometimes daunting process. Not only do you need to deal with the confusion that booking a ski trip often brings, but you have to make sure everything goes well so that your significant other is suitably impressed.
Meribel is a perfect destination for couples to take their first ski trip. This beautiful little town in the French Alps is extremely romantic and offers some of the best skiing opportunities in the region. Couples will love the personal feel of the area- Meribel is split into several villages that are built into the side of the mountain, which makes it feel much more intimate than a typical ski resort town. With that in mind, here are 4 great tips for couples taking their first skiing trip in Meribel.
- Keep costs down and turn up the romance
Saving money has never been so sexy. By keeping an eye on your spending you can not only save some pennies towards your next ski trip to Meribel, but you can create some very romantic situations too.
Food costs in Meribel can shock even the most generous of spenders- think 8 euros for a drink. Some people report that it’s easy to spend over 500 euros in a week per person if you don’t watch your spending carefully. Why not try making your own picnic and finding a scenic spot to eat? For a couple, this is both intimate and romantic. It beats fighting the crowds for a pricey table for lunch, at least!
To save on airfare, consider driving to Meribel. For those based in Europe, it’s easy to take a trip to Meribel in your car. A long drive as a couple always leads to deep and meaningful conversations, and can be a great way to encourage open communication and romance in a relationship. Plus, you can save on costs by bringing your own food and equipment in the car with you as well.
Just being in beautiful Meribel is romance enough, so you don’t have to spend additional money on other activities if you don’t want to. Consider taking a walk through the village, or up in the mountains. Spend your evenings resting in front of the fire, or make fancy hot chocolates from the comfort of your chalet kitchen. Being away on a skiing holiday with your significant other is a very romantic experience that brings couples closer. Just think: you’re far from home in a cute cabin or chalet and you’ll need lots of cuddles to keep warm in the cold weather.
- Choose a cute chalet
Although you’ll both be itching to get out onto the slopes, it’s nice for a couple to have somewhere special to come back to at the end of the day. Look for Meribel chalets that have been designed with couples in mind. There are a few features for couples to look for in a chalet that would make a ski holiday particularly special.
A log burning fire- is there any better way to finish a long day of skiing than snuggling in front of the fire with your significant other? Kick off your snow boots, grab some wine and enjoy a cosy night in.
When people think of ski chalets, they always think of wood, wood and more wood. Finding a traditional chalet in Meribel for your romantic break will make your trip stand out as an authentic and special one.
As Meribel is spread up the mountain, there are some more secluded chalets dotted around the area. A couple will love that their chalet is set back from the main street. There will be less noise, less people and an atmosphere that leads you to feel like you’re in your own little bubble up in the mountains. Could anything else be more romantic?
Chalets are the perfect accommodation option: they’re warm, cosy and they’re situated in the middle of some breath-taking scenery. Find a chalet that takes advantage of this with an incredible view of the mountains, and you can wake up together every morning with one of the best views in the world. It would be a shame to visit Meribel and not be in awe of this picturesque place.
Although being with your significant other will make any skiing trip fun, choosing special accommodation will make your first experience skiing one to remember.
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- Select your slopes wisely
When skiing in Meribel as a couple, you should consider which slopes you’re going to tackle carefully. One of you may be more experienced at skiing, or at least more adventurous. Skiing as a couple should be equally as fun for both parties, and it wouldn’t be fair if one person was bored, or the other be put in a dangerous position.
Make a plan before you head up to the slopes so you both know what you’re getting into. If one person is more nervous, why doesn’t the other one take the opportunity to show how caring and thoughtful they are by helping them out a bit?
If there’s a big difference in your abilities, decide whether it’s best to have some time apart so you can both enjoy Meribel’s slopes? You can always meet up later and have a hot chocolate in a cosy café.
Better yet, why not switch to a different activity that you’re both novices at? Try snowboarding, or ski biking! Doing something different together can be a fun learning experience for a couple.
- Don’t let your fun be confined to your holiday
Skiing is such an exciting pastime, and your trip to Meribel will likely be a very special experience for the both of you. With that in mind, it seems a shame to limit your fun to the week or so that you’ll spend away in Meribel.
Why not take some skiing lessons before you go? You’ll feel much more confident when the time comes to head to the slopes, and you might be able to tackle longer and more interesting mountains. Not only that, but you’ll be able to enjoy the anticipation and build up to your trip as a couple by taking lessons together. This tip works especially well if both of you are novices, though it could alleviate some of the issues outlined in tip number 3 if one of you is less confident.
Taking any class together is a great way to bond, but ski lessons in particular are fun. You’re taking yourselves out of your comfort zone (and probably enjoying a lot of laughs in the process) and putting trust in each other as you learn. With all these lessons, your ski trip to Meribel will go without a hitch, and you’ll be able to enjoy your time together on the slopes so much more than you thought.
With these tips, your first skiing trip to Meribel as a couple certainly won’t be your last. It’s the kind of destination that you’ll want to return to together again and again. The quaint atmosphere, many sweet cafes and bars and incredible skiing opportunities make it the perfect destination in the Alps for a couple’s getaway.
