Tips, advice & ideas to get you cheap deals for ski holidays & ski weekends
We
explain to you how to get cheap ski holidays in Europe, France,
Switzerland, Austria and Italy not just in Andorra.
Read out top 10 tips to reduce the cost of your ski holiday.Top 10 tips to get a cheaper ski holiday
1. Go of the beaten track and select a less well know ski resort for your ski holiday. There are literally hundreds of ski destination in Europe and avoiding the big name ski resorts such as Val D'Isere, Chamonix, Trois Vallee, Verbier, Zermat etc can save you up to 30% on ski accommodation, ski passes and other expense any time of the ski season.
2. Try to book as early as possible and get an 'early bird' ski holiday deal. If you know exactly when you will have your ski holiday in the coming season, book at the end of the current ski season. Early bookings can lead to substantial savings on ski flights, ski accommodation and ski passes. It also offers you the best ski holiday choice.
3. Alternatively, if you got the flexibility, try to get a last minute ski holiday deal. You can save good money going skiing last minute if you choose a ski package deal. I have had 4 star catered chalet ski holidays including meals, flights and ski pass for less that £400. However it is a less good option for independent ski traveler as there tend to be no last minute cheap ski flights. In any case, booking your ski holiday last minute will increase risk of overspend and will certainly limit ski destination choices.
4. Check directly for deals with the tourist board or tourist website of your chosen ski resort. Ski resorts often offer special promotions and all inclusive deals for families and small groups. These ski deals often work out cheaper than ski holiday deals offered by tour operators.
5. Try to get a larger group together and book a large ski apartment or a large ski chalet. Larger ski accommodation becomes promotionally cheaper per person as your ski group get larger. You can also negotiate group discounts for your ski passes and save costs on your ski airport transfers.
6. Book you ski accommodation directly with the owner where possible. Booking with the ski accommodation owner cuts out the ski holiday agencies and allows you to negotiate discounts and extras directly.
7. Book you ski accommodation directly with the owner where possible. Booking directly with the ski accommodation owner cuts out the ski accommodation agencies and allows you to negotiate discounts and extras such as free parking and reduced transfer costs.
8. Don't just book you ski flights and ski accommodation online. There are an increasing number of websites offering advanced booking of cheap ski rental, cheap lift passes and cheap ski transfers.
9. Spend as little money as possible in the ski resort. Make a list of things you need for you ski holiday such as ski gear, ski clothes, sun cream, medication etc. before you leave and buy what ever you can before you reach the ski resort - either before you leave your home or in a supermarket or sports store on the way to the ski resort.
9. If you can try to avoid peak season. In ski holiday terms peak season normally means Christmas, Eastwer and most of March.
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Have fun skiing, we hope you find a cheap ski holidays. Also check ski accommodation Tignes for cheap ski apartment deals as an alternative to cheap ski holidays in Andorra.
