 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi All,
Im trying to put together a trip for myself and 10 or so friends - looking to stay in a Chalet or small hotel in the 2007/8 season. I havent put one together before and was wondering if anyone could proffer any advice or good experiences they have had in such a situation! I dont know if there is a best time to go for groups (not school hols obviously), or if any operators specialise in groups. Basically I know nothing, and am already beginning to regret suggesting the idea!
Alternatively if there is another thread I should be looking can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
Matt
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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medders, The very best advice I can give you is....don't do it!! Being the organiser of a group trip is a thankless task and no matter where you choose, what hotel/chalet you book, how cheap or expensive it is....it'll be your fault!!!
Failing that.....Iglu are a great place to start, give them a ring, describe your group standards and preferences, your preferred dates and budget and they'll give you a short list to work from.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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medders, main thing is to be absolutely ruthless and don't let anyone mess you around. Give them a set deadline by which to respond to you, and if they don't, they don't join you
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I'd agree with eng_ch. My approach is to find something specific that I want to do and then ask people if they want to join me rather than asking loads of people what their requirements are and then trying to reconcile them all. I do take into account what I think people will want when thinking of what to do but ultimately it's a take it or leave it deal.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Knowing you and some of your mates it has to be Austria. Food isnt paramount so why not try www.crystalski.co.uk towards the end of January. The have 4 suitable chalets in St Anton. Party party party.
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medders,
It will be a handful if you don't tend to organise things very well. If you are the sort of person that can absorb loads of info on the resort so therefore you can be prepared and know about all sorts of things then you will breeze it. If you are worrier then it will be a hard job...so make sure you know the good bars as that will save your reputation....!!
Knowing you medders you want lively apre so look at places like St Anton and Solden as starters. Or look at the livelier places in France like ADH or L2A.
Chalets are good for bonding and the chalet girl will be a good source of parties etc... Maybe Verbier as well. You are more on your own in hotels altho we prefer these nowadays..!!!
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top stuff - thanks for all your help on this guys.
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medders, I've sent you a PM 
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Have to say, eng_ch seems to have it down to a fine art. I look forward to being told where I'm going on my ski holidays for years to come 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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clara_jo, the tenner's in the post
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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medders, I'm trying to do this for a trip to Val Thorens in January but it's more about making sure we spnd our money wisely than any thing else. Our group is all workmates/friends who get on anyway and we did it to La Plagne in March (and it worked out well) but we just want to make sure that we don't waste money!!
homphomp, you're spot on with it being a thankless task but we managed to share reponsibility and we were all happy... for most of the time!!!
Working out everyone's budget is the painful; bit, ebcause someone will alway have more or les to spend than the others, and it's not fair to expect people to shell out when they can't afford to. Medders, set yourself a group budget and work to that I say.
Good luck 
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What ever you do make sure you get money up front and early! I have organised several trips and nearly got landed once. People tend to back out if they haven't paid a large deposit. Good Luck - it is never easy and you may not get much thanks either.
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You know it makes sense.
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medders, If it comes off and is a success make sure you rotate the leadership and
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Its our 10th trip this year , and my 10th anniversary of organising it, pool of 19 for 16 places. I have 11 deposits, 5 maybes, 1 definite no (most helpfully) & 1 guy who hasn't paid for last year yet (but I know where he keeps his 20 year old claret!)
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main thing is to be absolutely ruthless
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Go where & when YOU want and tell the others what to do! Good luck
Last edited by You know it makes sense. on Mon 18-06-07 22:13; edited 1 time in total
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I've don't it the last few years, my main tips are
- get it down to short list of resorts and accomodation
- set up a spreadsheet to monitor what has been paid
- set deadlines for money will before the actual ones
- keep note of everything agreed with the company and take it with you on the holiday.
- if people are late pair harrass them
The operators I've used are Airtours, Rocketski and Freshtraxxx.
France is good for groups, but Austria is awesome, we were in Saalbach a year ago
Most of all if you organise it you go where you want to and stay where you want to.
Anyhow good luck
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Poster: A snowHead
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medders, check your messages as I may be able to help
Jo
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