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My wife sadly died earlier this year, so I've been trying to find holidays (both summer and winter) for myself and my 2 young children, where we do not get stung for under-occupancy supplements.
Most companies seem to charge these when 3 of us share a room together, but Rocketski, with whom we've now booked to go to Saalbach at Xmas, actually gave us a discount for the 3 of us sharing a room. Wow - the total opposite to what I've come to expect with other operators and a breath of fresh air!
I wonder whether any other holiday companies offer similar discounts - it would be useful to know.
PS I actually met my wife while working in Chamonix, so can't wait to take the kids to the snow.
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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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Thanks, Astraeus.
Yes, the world seems to be set up for 4-person families!
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stephen buck, sorry about the loss of your wife but so glad that you are able to do something so positive for your children. You will have a fantastic time!
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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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stephen buck, sorry to hear about your wife. I think SkiMiquel offer rooms with discount for children and lower prices for sharers. Enjoy your holiday.
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stephen buck, Very sorry to hear about your wife.
Like Anniepen, we have skied with their sister company Equity on a couple of occasions - once in Hotel Reigler in Saalbach. They were very good on the discounting front, I seem to remember we got discounts both times because of sharing a room - once for 4 sharing (both children came) and once for 3 (just son that time).
Saalbach will be magic at Christmas - if they still do it, I would recommend one of the excursions - a night time horse drawn sleighride to a tavern out in the countryside. It was absolutely unforgettable trundling through the snow, wrapped up in a blanket under a velvety star studded sky. My son loved it and I think your children might too.
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stephen buck, very sorry to learn about the loss of your wife.
I've used Rocketski on 3 occasions and have found them nothing other than professional, delivering on what they offered. I hope you and your children have similar positive experiences
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stephen buck, Sorry to hear about the loss of you wife and it is great to see people in the industry making the mountains easier to get to for families.
I hope the kids have a great time.
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stephen buck, good for you!
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stephen buck, sorry to hear about your wife, great to hear you're taking your kids away. I too have been with equity in the past and they've always struck me as a decent company
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Thanks, everyone, for the positive responses and the info re Rocketski.
loatie, we are staying at the Hotel Riegler, too, so sounds like it will be good. And will definitely look out for the sleigh ride - sounds fab!
Hells Bells, thanks for the tip about Ski Miguel.
Any more suggestions of other companies who offer such room-sharing discounts most welcome.
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I have just booked with Rocketski for the second time (Serre last year and LDA this). I found the accommodation clean and adequate, and the food good. Personally I wouldn't use their skis (OK for kids), but excellent location in Serre, and good customer service.
Have a good holiday with your children, Stephen.
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