A Clever Spell

would you believe the pound is fetching less than a Euro at Travelex, one would believe that there would be a lot of fantastic bargains to be had in alpine resorts this season as potential snowboarders remain in the UK to combat the crunch. Initial numbers barely published point to the fact that ski areas are 85 % booked during the Xmas time period. 10 % higher than the self same period of time in 2007.

You’ll have more luck in January that at the moment shows a 37 39 % reservation level. The signs of a recession is across the key school ski holiday month which has 69 percent bookings, 2 % less than last season. Reservation kiosks in the domains of Isola 2000, Les Orres, La Clusaz and La Rosiere have noted heavy inquiries in December furthered by the excellent early on winter snow fall. La Chavanette has stronger inquiries compared to last year, whilst Brevent enjoyed an excellent Xmas as did Alps Chamonix.

But there is substantial call for bigger self catering chalets, 7 to 10 places, as skiers group up to save. Evidence shows that do it yourself ski holidays are holding up well, evidence perhaps that keen skiers are not going to lose their ski break. Reservations from tour operators are down on last year.