The Little Guest Race: the event that brings families together!

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09/04/2025

The Little Guest Race is the must-attend summer event for families looking for fun and unique memories. This fun Dream2Go suitcase race by Samsonite, organised by Little Guest in luxury hotels, promises children a thrilling time of personalisation, friendly competition and exceptional rewards. Discover this original concept that combines fun, creativity and family holidays.

Would you like to offer your children an unforgettable moment of fun and adventure? Little Guest presents the Little Guest Race, a one-of-a-kind race in which youngsters take part in a crazy competition… on the back of suitcases! Inspired by the famous soapbox races, this fun-filled family event invites children to personalise their Samsonite Dream2Go suitcase before setting off on a course specially designed by the host hotel. A festive and memorable experience, punctuated by magnificent gifts for all participants!

What is the Little Guest Race?

The Little Guest Race is a crazy suitcase race in the spirit of the old soapbox races, in which children compete for magnificent prizes. The principle is simple: the children are divided into two groups – generally aged 3 to 5 for the first and 6 to 9 for the second – and ride superb Dream2Go suitcases from the Samsonite brand around a course created to measure by the hotel hosting the race.

The race is an exciting experience for the little ones, but it’s also an opportunity for parents to support their children and share a wonderful moment together as a family.

At the end of the race, special prizes (Izipizi sunglasses, FlikFlak watches, prizes to be decided by the hotel) are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each race, and all participants receive the suitcase they used as a gift, as well as a tote-bag full of surprises. So everyone goes home with gifts!

Before the race itself, a suitcase customisation workshop is organised in the hotel’s kids’ club. During this workshop, participating children can accessorise their racing car using the stickers provided, as well as hanging balloons and other decorations on it!

Once the workshop is over, the hotel team, accompanied by Little Guest representatives, take the children to the race site and help them warm up with a gentle warm-up. The races are then launched and, after a specially designed course in front of the hotel, the participants and their families are invited to a snack during which the prizes are awarded.

This race, which is more fun than serious, features the children on their Dream2Go Samsonite, an iconic suitcase that Little Guest offers its little travellers before they go on holiday… The promise of a happy and unique moment.

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What about conditions?

To enable families to take part in this great event, Little Guest and the host hotel agree on an offer to be promoted in advance to encourage bookings. This offer can take several forms, but it often consists of a special rate and other benefits such as free access to the spa or children’s club, free full board, etc. Below is an example of an offer:

Accommodation with breakfast included
Free participation in the Little Guest Race on Saturday 13 July
Guaranteed upgrade to a superior room
Free late check-out
Extra bed included for children under 12
Free dinner for children under 12 on Saturday
Free breakfast for children under 12 on Sunday
1 free Samsonite Dream2Go suitcase per participant

Hotels that hosted the Little Guest Race

Over the years, our Little Guest Race has moved across France to offer even more dream settings for this exceptional race! On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean at La Baule, on the banks of Lake Geneva at Evian or on the heights of Nice at Terre-Blanche, Little Guest’s flagship event could even be exported abroad… stay tuned.

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Hôtel Barrière L’Hermitage La Baule

France, La Baule

Babysitting

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Baby-club

Free upgrade available subject to availability

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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

France, Tourrettes

Babysitting

Full board included for kids from 2-12 years old during french school holidays

Our partners

Where there’s a great event, there’s a great partner! Since the first edition of the Little Guest Race, our partners have been with us on this adventure, offering magnificent gifts to all the participants!

Founded in 2018, Little Guest has quickly established itself as the best solution for a successful family holiday. Our collection now includes 320 luxury hotels around the world and offers personalised service and exclusive benefits for young and old alike.

In just 6 years, Little Guest has succeeded in establishing ‘kid-friendly’ as a genuine expertise and quality label, with a record growth curve despite 2 years of pandemic, and already has over 30% of loyal customers. Proof that personalised service and excellence pay off.

Dream2Go is a practical and fun collection of luggage for children marketed by Samsonite. It’s designed to keep kids entertained on the move without worrying parents. It’s super practical with its wheels and 28-litre capacity, and it’s top quality, with several models inspired by animal characters: guaranteed fun for kids!

IZIPIZI imagines eyewear that puts a smile on the face of as many people as possible, by creating affordable glasses that respect the planet and protect the eyes at every moment of life and for every activity. To suit all tastes and in all colours, IZIPIZI eyewear is a daily companion for adults and children: for reading, watching TV, sunbathing, sport and fun.

Flik Flak is children’s favourite watch. It’s been helping them grow up since 1987. It was the first watch to make learning to tell the time simple and fun. Flik Flak watches are all made in Switzerland from BPA-free materials. Their cases, lugs, barbs and buckles are made from Rilsan®, a material created from castor beans, while the strap fabric comes from recycled PET bottles. Their energy comes from a Swiss quartz movement. They are shock-resistant and machine-washable at up to 40ºC. Flik Flak is a brand of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest producer and distributor of watches, with 160 production sites in Switzerland.

In conclusion

With the Little Guest Race, Little Guest is reinventing family holidays by offering children an experience that’s fun, sporty and full of surprises. Thanks to prestigious partners such as Samsonite, Izipizi and Flik Flak, this unique event promises that every participant will leave with unforgettable memories and a host of gifts. With its frenzied race, creative workshops and shared moments, the Little Guest Race is a joyful and unifying event for young and old alike. Are you ready for the adventure?