Family Week

     As a receptionist, I'm used to seeing smalls gangs of children running through the hotel lobby. It's generally a straight line, beginning with the oldest. Where are they going? To the bar juvenil, with its pings pong tables and climbing wall; to the cine, replete with giant poofs and an even bigger screen; to the living room, where they'll find games and more games. There's more than one reason why kids love Portillo, and it has to do with the fact that skiing is but one of the many activities available throughout the day. So the children tear through the halls, fully occupied and with smiles on their faces.

     Meanwhile, small gangs of parents also gather. They gather on the deck, at the pool, and in the living room. With their kids busy exploring, they're able to truly relax - (mostly) free of parental concerns. Therein lies the beauty of Family Week, which officially ended on Saturday. Still, at the moment, the hotel is filled with more mischief-makers than in all of June. Those small gangs have grown to large columns, and Entretenciones has adjusted its activities, meaning more to do for everyone. Yes, it's a busy time, but Portillo thrives on balancing that business and recreation with moments of tranquility and downtime. For me, that means a hard day of skiing followed by a slow lunch at Tio Bob's... hours at the pool... and a cafecito in the living room. It's called Family Week, and not Kid's Week, for a reason: Mom and Dad have as much to look forward to in Portillo as their Jenga-loving offspring.



Maria, Pablo, Diego, Miguel, Elena, Sara de la familia Valdés!

 Oh, and it snowed since my last entry! The storm started late afternoon on Wednesday and lasted through the night. Guests awoke to fresh powder and sunny skies. The skiing was phenomenal. Below is the picture of the day, in my opinion. Enjoy!