Skiing Bargains Are to Be Found because of the Economic Crisis
With the pound fetching a little less than the euro at Travelex, you’d think there would be some good bargains to be had in alpine ski resorts this ski season as skiers stick in the UK to combat the crunch. First facts just publicised show that skiing towns are 84 % booked across the Christmas time period. 14 % higher than the self same time period in 2007.
You’ll have more luck in the new year that currently shows a 35 % reserve level. Signs of a downturn is during the key February holiday month which has 64 % bookings, 4 % lower than last season. Booking centres in the resorts of Tignes, Meribel, Flegere and Meribel have noted good bookings during November furthered by the fantastic early on winter season snow fall. Serre Chevalier has higher inquiries in comparison to Chamonix, and Bessans had a first-class Xmas, although january bookings are down.
However there is substantial interest in bigger self catering chalets, 5 to 10 places, as folk group up to save the pennies. Early evidence shows that do it yourself ski trips are doing well, evidence perhaps that serious boarders will not sacrifice their ski break. Reservations from the big tour operators are lower than last year.
