Christmas is increasingly being celebrated away from home. Many families are choosing to spend the holidays in a holiday home this year, escaping the hustle and bustle and enjoying peace, nature, and togetherness. Landal is seeing a clear increase in bookings around Christmas, especially among larger groups and multigenerational families with dogs.
Trend 1: Larger groups and multi-generational families with dogs
“ The need to truly be together grows every year ,” says Jeannette ten Kate, spokesperson for holiday park provider Landal. “ Our guests are looking for a 'home away from home' where everyone can be together, from grandparents to the little ones, and where you don't have to do anything except enjoy each other and the surroundings . Pets often come along too, as part of the family.”
Trend 2: snow holiday
Due to the early snowfall in the Alps and the Sauerland (Germany), the winter season at Landal's mountain destinations also got off to a flying start. More and more guests are heading to the snow around Christmas for an active holiday. “ We notice that guests find the combination of winter activities and the comfort of a spacious holiday home with plenty of privacy very attractive, ” says Jeannette ten Kate.
Trend 3: Book shortly before arrival
It's striking that many guests don't book their stay until just before the holidays. Flexible planning, depending on the weather or family appointments, is becoming increasingly common. Nevertheless, the advice is: booking early pays off, especially for larger groups.
Christmas at Landal is all about being together, slowing down, and savoring the simplicity of the moment. Whether in a luxury villa with private wellness facilities, a cozy holiday home with a gourmet set, or an Alpine chalet after a day in the snow, more and more families are choosing a Christmas filled with memories surrounded by nature.
Landal destinations are decked out in a wintery atmosphere. Mood lighting, a Santa Claus, and decorated trees create a truly warm Christmas feeling. Christmas decorations are also provided in the holiday homes themselves at various locations. For example, at Landal PUUR Exloo in Drenthe, the Christmas tree is already set up upon arrival at your villa.
Restaurants also offer festive Christmas menus and brunches, while families who prefer to cook or enjoy a gourmet meal in their own holiday home can take advantage of special Christmas packages. Children can participate in winter activities, from baking Christmas cookies to participating in scavenger hunts and watching Christmas movies. And for those who enjoy relaxing outdoors, the forests and nature reserves surrounding the resorts are an ideal base for winter walks.
Source and more information: www.landal.nl