 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm getting married in December (yes, I know it's still 11 months away) and we are planning to do some skiing in Europe as a large part of our honeymoon.
Since I haven't been skiing since I was a kiddie, and that was in Canada, can you very kind and knowlegeable people out there give me some advice?
We'll probably fly into the UK from ZA, and Eurostar to Paris - the idea is that we would continue to Switzerland to do some skiing. Apparently Switzerland is cheaper (but not by much) than France, etc. Since its our honeymoon I'd prefer not to go somewhere completely downmarket, but at the same time we're still paying in Rand.
Advice?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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JoburgMatt, Welcome to  ---
I dont find Switzerland cheaper than France, the converse if anything but very little in it. Swizerland has some very beautiful places .... depending upon when you arrive in December you might like to consider 'Higher' resorts just to improve your chances of 'Good Snow' conditions. Zermatt would be my choice for a honeymoon experience.
If you intend taking the train then I would take the train as far as possible -- not just to Paris as that is still a long way from the Alps. Alternatively, assuming you arrive at Heathrow, then flights to all the major gateways from there .... although if you are comfortable moving around with your luggage to a different South Eastern airport then there would be additional options.
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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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Thanks for this...what I should have included is that we would plan to take the train as far as possible as that's bound to be more pleasant than flying.
Can one buy necessary ski equipment upon arrival do you think, or should we try to obtain it elsewhere? 
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JoburgMatt, If you are looking for somewhere cheaper than France but not too "downmarket", you could try Austria - places such as Solden are pretty snow sure in December, or you could stay in somewhere like Zell am Zee and ski Kaprun.
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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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JoburgMatt, In which case ..... there are many swiss ski resorts that are served directly by train or at worst you take a Postbus (public bus service) for the last few miles or taxi if you are feeling flush.
www.sbb.ch is the Swiss rail network site that will help you plan it all with the utmost precision.
I've just realsied that you havent skied for ages ... I would definitely buy as many of the clothes that you need locally to yourself if possible - resorts are expensive as they have captive customers - although Decathlon is a French company you may be able to access before arriving in resort ( I have no idea what the ranges are like in ZA).. Skis and Boots are best hired in resort if this is to be a 'one-off'.
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