 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Going to LDA the week b4 xmas, planning to take the Mark Warner package because of their childcare. My hunch is that it's not going 2 b terribly busy that week and therefore the price is likely to drop (and in any case, they won't run out of rooms). Any useful advice or info about this decision are welcome.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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dfl, your hunch is probably correct. There's no way I'd book a mid December package in advance at full price. But you do mean the week before, do you? Not the w/b 19 December.
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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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It's always a gamble if you wait for last minute bargains. There's no guarantee that the prices will drop, or the exact requirements you need will be available. If you're flexible about where you end up it sounds like a good plan, but if you have specific requirements, eg childcare, I'd be tempted to book and pay full price. The big tour operators have reduced their capacity in France significantly for this season, so there might be less 'distressed stock' to be sold at the last minute.
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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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I read an item this morning that indicated what people have mentioned above that operators have significantly less capacity for this season and that it's possible prices could go up due to supply and demand. Probably written by a TO mind!
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dfl, wot rob said. If childcare is what you want, I'd book early rather than leave it until later and miss out. You will notice that it's already cheaper than other weeks.
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I'm going second week in March to Italy, booked already. I'm pretty glad I booked when I did as the hotel I chose has already sold out and the remaining hotels have gone up by at least £50 for that week since I booked.
Booking late is a bit of a gamble but if you can be flexible about accommodation and departure airport, you might just grab a bargain.
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Only to agree with what's been said.
Booking late can be a deal bagger if you can go with the flow. If you have specific requirements you can be left high and dry.
The free child places would be the clincher, if they apply.
John.
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Thanx everybody. It is noteworthy that none of the snowheads who have urged me to spend-spend-spend, complemented this advice with an offer to share the cost. Rather disappointing, but perhaps I've had this eye opener coming.
Last edited by You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. on Fri 9-10-09 17:06; edited 1 time in total
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dfl, I can offer you a great pre-Christmas rate if you want to stay in Les Arcs 
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