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Ski News
- Latest January 26 2010 |
Snow a Plenty - Punters a Few
With record snowfalls building up on the major ski resort landfalls in
Japan and the west coast of North America for the second year running, it
looks like another bumper season for those who are actually going skiing.
The snow levels in the European Alps are not quite as high as last year
yet but they are more than adequate.
What is causing a major disruption in the British market, however, is the
weak pound and uncertainty about our economic future. We are told we are coming out of a recession, but that doesn't
help in the short term and hotels and chalets are far from full.
There are still some very good deals as operators cut their prices, but
they can only go so far. It looks as though the ski
business is going to get a bit of a shake out. Let's hope it does and we
can endure the pain for the time being - it's been
going up and up for the past thirty years. Next season should be very
interesting ...
January 26 2010 - Chester UK
Will Price Falls Start the Snowball Rolling?
Press releases are not supposed to be pessimistic so here goes.
Good early snowfalls have once again given hope to ski holiday operators
and chalet owners, who have been reducing their prices dramatically as
punters hold out against the strong euro or are debating whether or not to put their ski holiday on hold this year.
As the keenest skiers wait for the pound to strengthen and prices to fall
even more, for the first time ever there are still weeks available for New
Year and next February's half term.
Ski Jungle has an unprecedented number of
late deals available at cut throat
prices and with three weeks to go before the season starts it's going to
be an interesting season, if only to see whether ski resorts start to drop
their prices too, and lift queues become a thing of the past...
November 20 2009 - Chester UK
Massive Snowfalls Beat All Records
The early winter snowfalls in
the European Alps in the past few weeks are making up for the worry of the
ski holiday crunch. With ten feet of snow already in some resorts over a
metre has fallen in the western Alps and Pyrenees in the past week, and
many ski areas have opened early.
The snowfalls alone will not stop us worrying about the credit crunch and
whether to cancel a ski holiday, but with many chalet operators
discounting even their high season weeks the market seems to be holding up
as well as last year. We've been used to paying far too much for our ski
holiday and rocky times may just give the ski holiday market the shake up it badly needs.
Watch this space - the prices begin to
tumble with up to £600 off a week's catered ski holiday - check the
latest bargains and discounts now!
January 2 2009 - Chester UK
Best Conditions in the French Alps for Years
A brilliant early December start to the season just seems to be going
on and on. Clear sunny skies over Christmas and the New Year have now
started to dump snow, and it looks like the same for at least another
week.
January and ski holidays have never really attracted crowds of people, so
why not take advantage of the cut price deals and the fabulous snow
conditions? Wash away the New Year hangovers. Escape the gloomy skies of
home and take a week off clocking up the mileage on un crowded pistes....
November 26 2008 - Chester UK
Early Snow in the Alps Forms Firm Base for Season
With good snowfalls already forming a base above most French resorts, a
lot of fingers are crossed in the hope that last year's false start won't
be repeated. At the moment that looks unlikely as more snow is forecast
for the week end.
With three weeks to go before the season starts business is warming up as
the Alps cool off. All of the catered chalets on the Ski Jungle Agency are
now full up for the New Year week - there are still some self catered
apartments and chalets available in Val d'Isere. There are also some
catered chalets available for the big half
term weeks in mid February but they are going fast.
September 2 2008 - Chester UK
Pre Season Ski Holiday Bookings for 2010/9 Coming in Fast!
If you want to get the best ski chalets for next season, now is the
time to book for New Year and Half Term.
With another six weeks to go before the end of this ski season it seems
remarkable that people are already booking for next year 2010.
"Nearly all of the catered chalets on our books are full up for next
Half Term and most have gone for New Year already", says the Ski
Jungle Chalet Agency's chief, Simon Dewhurst. "People call up apologising
for jumping the gun and enquiring about chalets, and I tell them that they
are doing nothing of the sort!".
"They do, but are still leaving a short break or a week's skiing till the
last minute. Now that half term is over the grown ups are either asking
for last minute deals leaving tomorrow, or looking for chalets for
February next year", says Dewhurst "It's all a bit bizarre, but anything's
possible in the ski business - even pink snow..."
January 30 2008 - Chester UK
Last Minute Ski Holidays in France - Before the Half Term Invasion
With the UK school Half Term fast approaching, now is the time to book
a last minute ski holiday in the Alps.
The French Alps are gearing up for the annual influx of British skiers and
snowboarders who will be clogging Geneva Airport and the approach roads to
the Tarentaise ski areas from February 12.
Simon Dewhurst who runs the Ski Jungle Chalet Agency says "Snow conditions
are holding well in all the main resorts, including Meribel, Courchevel,
la Plagne and les Arcs and there's some rock bottom ski deals to be
had in quality catered chalets from Feb 5".
If you like luxury, there is a five day break available in the fabulous
Chalet Guanaco, Meribel, from February 7. This exclusive catered chalet
nestles in the famous Belvedere area and is 50 metres from the piste. With
five well appointed bedrooms sleeping ten, it is offering five nights for
a knock down £5000, which is half the normal price. With top a class
service and food to match this is an opportunity you can't miss.
For a last minute ski holiday a little less luxurious, try the charms of
Courchevel la Tania across the mountain from Meribel. The fourteen bed
Chalet Balkiss, a stone's throw from the lifts and the village centre, has
dropped the February 4 price from £539 to just £199 per person. Fully
catered, and with superb views, all the rooms have en-suite bathrooms and
there's a sauna and jaccuzzi to ease those aching muscles after a hard
day's piste bashing.
"There's no way prices are going to be this low again" says Dewhurst," and
if you want the mountain to yourself, go now!"
October 25 2007 - Chester UK
Ski Jungle Puts Catered Ski Chalets Squarely on French Map
Simple online brochure allows visitors to find ski accommodation without trawling through dozens
of sites.
Ski Jungle has just launched its online brochure for the coming season.
This one stop site now makes it easy for skiers to choose their perfect
catered ski chalet holiday in the French Alps.
"Skiers want to make an informed choice from a
good selection of on-the-page ski accommodation", says Ski Jungle's
Simon Dewhurst. "They don't want to slash
their way through a thicket of individual websites! We've now got 250 catered chalets and
300 ski apartments in all the
top resorts. People can reach any of them in a couple of
clicks and stay on site - that's a good start."
Ski Jungle's website maybe an easy-to-view shop window but skiers still rely on
conventional means to give advice on the ski resorts and take bookings.
"A skiing holiday is not just about snow. It's about the resort, the
conditions and above all, the skiing accommodation", said Dewhurst.
"Skiers are pretty savvy about what they want, but on the
whole still look for someone to talk to for up to date info on a
ski resort or chalet before they book - even if it's only the low down on
the food. We can offer independent
advice, and above all give them the best value for their money".
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