 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all
Am currently absolutely livid because Skiplan have just moved the school trip I am organising for December from Val d'Isere to Alpe d'huez because they "have been unable to secure a contract for the property". In which case, why on earth have they been advertising the appartments all year if they didn't have a contract in place. I booked this months ago!
ADH is a decent enough place, but doesn't offer the range and same distance of skiing at VdI, certainly I don't think it does at altitude which is particularly important at that time of year. Anyway, as well as having to explain this to parents, I'm also in a difficult position because we were going en famille and had booked (and paid for) a nanny in Val d'Isere for our two very young children (2 and 1). Does anyone know of a nanny agency who operate in Alpe d'huez-have done the usual Google searches and can't find one.
Cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Is it worth trying some of the other companies who operate in Alpe d'Huez? I think Crystal have a creche in the Hotel Hermitage - fairly centrally placed. Their policy is probably only to take children of their own clients of course, but it must be worth a try and it would be good PR for them!! Why isn't the company you booked with helping out with this anyway...... Have skied in ADH three times over the last ten years and would still go back. There are so many different areas to ski in for all levels of skier and some great mountain restaurants. Hope you manage to sort it out and have a great trip.
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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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snowhound, Don't panic! You'll have a great time in ADH. December skiing is normally brilliant and there are plenty of options high up as well. I know a very good private Nanny who may well be able to help you out and is based in ADH. If you PM me I can forward you her details 
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Thanks for your replies. Am meeting their sales manager later today to bash out options. They have accepted that they need to sort out the childcare mess-either by finding us a nanny or enabling us to fly out a sister/parents.
I've tried in the past to muscle in on a creche run by another Tour Operator, but they don't take children if you're not travelling with them-apparently for insurance reasons.
In the end I think we'll be fine in ADH, but let's see what alternatives they might offer. The hotel in ADH is Pic Blanc-looks nice on the website.
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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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Thank your lucky stars you're not staying at the Hermitage.
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Hi Guys, I know its prob a bit late as you were writting last season but your problems have been answered (should be be skiing in the Southern French Alpes again!) Snow Angel Nannies have been set up based in Les Deux Alpes and able to take bookings in Alpe d'Heuz and other nearby resorts!! for more information see www.snowangelnannies.co.uk
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snowhound, we've also stayed in the Pic Blanc. The pool was freezing but other than that no complaints. Great location, great food, nice décor etc
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Have you found a nanny yet?
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Lis.Lum, well it was years ago, so probably sorted something out.....
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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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going to ADH in Feb 2013 and need a private nanny desperately..
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though it was a bit Faulty Towers - I had a good holiday staying there, not that I'd book again 
