Tots to Travel was a UK-based family holiday specialist founded in 2006 by Wendy Shand, following a near-miss incident when her two-year-old son fell into an unenclosed swimming pool during a holiday abroad in 2005. The company built its reputation on curating genuinely child-safe accommodation and travel experiences for families with babies and toddlers across Europe. Among its most popular offerings were dedicated family ski holidays, designed to let parents return to the slopes without guilt while their youngest children were cared for in supervised, purpose-equipped chalets. Tots to Travel entered creditors' voluntary liquidation in November 2020 and is no longer trading.
The Tots to Travel ski holiday programme was designed specifically for active families travelling with babies and toddlers. Rather than adapting standard chalet breaks, the company built its ski product around the needs of under-fives from the ground up. Every property in the programme was selected and inspected by the team, with child safety checks carried out on the ground. Parents could ski freely knowing their children were in dedicated playrooms or receiving age-appropriate introductory ski lessons. The result was a break where adults did not have to compromise – and neither did the children.
One of Tots to Travel's most distinctive features was the Baby and Toddler Essential Kit Guarantee. Families did not need to pack bulky equipment such as cots, highchairs, or stairgates, as all necessary kit was provided at the property. The ski chalets extended this principle with specialist catering: homemade purees and Hipp Organic baby food were available for babies and toddlers, and children received a two-course High Tea seven nights a week. Adults returned from the slopes each afternoon to tea, coffee, and cakes – a level of service that positioned the holidays firmly at the premium end of the family ski market.
No. Tots to Travel entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 12 November 2020 and is no longer operating. The company was incorporated in October 2007 and traded for approximately thirteen years before ceasing business.
The company entered creditors' voluntary liquidation in November 2020. The timing coincided with the widespread disruption to the travel industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely affected family holiday operators across the UK. Customers who had bookings outstanding at the time of liquidation were advised to contact their credit card provider or travel insurance company.
Tots to Travel was founded by Wendy Shand in 2006. She established the company after her two-year-old son nearly drowned in an unenclosed swimming pool during a family holiday in 2005. The experience highlighted how little child-safety information was available to parents choosing holiday accommodation, and Tots to Travel was built to address that gap.
Tots to Travel was a UK-registered travel agency (SIC code 79110). UK package holidays sold by licensed operators are typically covered by ATOL protection for flight-inclusive packages. Customers with outstanding claims relating to a booking made before the company's November 2020 liquidation should check their original booking documentation and contact the Civil Aviation Authority or their card issuer.
The ski holidays were designed primarily for families with babies and toddlers, including children too young to ski independently. In-chalet childcare and dedicated playrooms meant that even very young children could be accommodated safely while parents skied. Older children could join introductory ski lessons. The programme was marketed as suitable from baby age upwards.
Yes. While ski holidays were a flagship product, Tots to Travel's wider portfolio included summer villa and cottage holidays across Europe, particularly in Spain, France, Portugal, and other family-friendly destinations. All properties were inspected using a child-safety checklist developed in collaboration with the Child Accident Prevention Trust.
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