 Poster: A snowHead
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One father, intermediate skier, non smoker/drinker. computer guy. Handy with a frisbee.
One 4 year old daughter, probably also non smoker/drinker.
The mother doesn't plan to fly out this winter and I'd like to join a catered chalet, around Jan/Feb, off school holidays. Seeking the company of families with children of similar ages. location should be a quiet, child friendly resort, e.g. Les Gets, Montgenevre, La Rosiere or Vallandry, with a good English speaking creche and ski lessons in English for the girlie.
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Fri 14-09-07 7:19; edited 2 times in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Well, Elizabeth B, the thing is, right now, at 3.5 years of age, she doesn't indulge in those activities. However, there are 6 more months till the vacation.
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dfl, 
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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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dfl, I read that as 14yr old daughter & wondered how she would feel abould being put in the creche
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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geri, I fixed the message to avoid future misunderstadings. Regarding your question, I assume that if the creche has an amply stocked bar, a teen aged girl should cope with it quite well.
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bump.
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dfl, have you considered something like ski esprit, the family holiday specialist. They do catered chalets and you ought to meet others in exactly the same situation as you. We went with them when ours were little and they made loads of new friends to play with.
I have noted that near the departure time they offer very good discounts for all sorts of family groups (including parent/child) the prices for off-peak holiday weeks were particularly attractive, so if you wanted to do that, it would be worth holding out.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Have you thought of you using a TO like Esprit. We have used them the last 2 winters. Thye will do a great job of looking after your kid but also if you stay in a larger chalet you will meet others?
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Ray Zorro,
Great minds think alike  Yeah and I know fools seldom ....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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dfl, adding to the chorus of ski esprit we've been with them twice (once with wife in tow once not) and going again next year. This year I found a room where they offered the child goes free for a "single" parent. I've done this again for next year, whether they have any of these offers left I don't know - being ultra keen booked in June/July time - hey I was saving a good £300 or so! There's loads of threads around about Ski Esprit but in my book the overall deal is excellent.
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You know it makes sense.
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thanx for the input, ppl
Reading between the lines of the last replies, I'm getting the subtle impression that it might be beneficial for me to contact a company called esprit. I'll give it a shot.
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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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thanx for the input, ppl
Reading between the lines of the last replies, I'm getting the subtle impression that it might be beneficial for me to contact a company called esprit. I'll give it a shot. |
Subtle in the sense that in a catered chalet you will meet others and their childcare is excellent. Its a win/win for you. Happy kid, happy holidays 
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