{"id":7793,"date":"2017-06-02T12:59:02","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T10:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mountainpassions.com\/summer\/?p=7793"},"modified":"2023-05-25T11:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:08:07","slug":"holiday-with-friends-in-chamonix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountainpassions.com\/summer\/summer-activities\/holiday-with-friends-in-chamonix\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday with friends in Chamonix"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Organising a holiday with friends<\/strong> can be difficult especially when you have to consider the needs and desires of everyone in the party. Where do you start? Most groups are likely to have some adventurous types, some who prefer to chill out in a spa, those who have high expectations for gourmet food and others who are all about the night life.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, the ski accommodation specialists PowderBeds.com<\/a> carried out some independent research<\/strong> to determine exactly what is important to groups of friends when deciding on a group holiday<\/strong>. From this information, they found the perfect solution for a holiday with friends<\/strong> – a ski trip to the world-class resort of Chamonix <\/strong>in the French Alps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The most important factors when planning a holiday with friends.
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What element is most important to groups of friends holidaying together?<\/h2>\n

The independent survey questioned 1003 people. Over half of the respondents considered Accommodation <\/strong>to be the most important factor, with Quality of accommodation receiving 9% more of the votes than Price. Quality became increasingly important in direct relation to the age of the respondent, the category received 21% of the votes from 18-24 year-olds whereas it received 38% of the votes from 35-44 year-olds and a further 38% from the 45+ age group.<\/p>\n

Scenery<\/strong> and sightseeing<\/strong> also became more appealing with age. The opposite, however, applied when it came to Available activities<\/strong>, with the highest vote coming from the younger age groups.<\/p>\n

Variety of nightlife<\/strong> was of highest importance to 25-34 year olds, with 18-24 year olds following close behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No matter what season, everyone looks for Quality Accommodation <\/h2>\n

This survey applies to all types of holidays for groups of friends, across all seasons and destinations. Interestingly, the results were in line with a similar survey carried out in 2016 by the Ski Club of Great Britain<\/a> which was specifically aimed at ski holidays.<\/p>\n

When asked about the most important factors when choosing a ski holiday, the top answers naturally applied directly to skiing, with Guaranteed snow<\/strong> and Size of ski area<\/strong> receiving the most votes. The third most popular answer, however, was Quality of accommodation<\/strong>, highlighting that no matter what type of holiday you choose this is clearly of high importance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why a summer activity break in Chamonix privides the perfect holiday with friends<\/h2>\n

Activity holidays are a great opportunity for large groups of friends to get together<\/strong>, as the social aspect of the holiday combined with the local facilities ensures that there is something to suit everyone. Choosing a larger, more established resort such as Chamonix, will ensure that that all members of the group will have a holiday to remember.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As our survey highlighted, selecting the right, good quality accommodation is an integral factor for ensuring the success of a group holiday. Chamonix boasts a wealth of top end accommodation<\/strong>, with numerous four star hotels, plus a five star residence Le Cristal de Jade<\/a> (pictured), which was new for the 16\/17 season. Even if you are sticking to a tighter budget, there are a wide range of apartments and hotels on offer, ranging from two to five stars. <\/p>\n

Apartments are often the favoured option for larger groups for a number of reasons including:<\/p>\n