 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi peeps,
I am looking for a cheap chalet (6 people), but I have one major problem. My partner is a teacher and the only time she can go is her half term (Feb 10 - 19).
As much as I love lashing cash unnecessarily, I would sooner avoid the half term price hike. Is there anywhere you can suggest for cheaper chalets, or am I just going to have to ditch her! 
Thanx
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to snowHeads dominicfiend, the easy answer is to ditch her, however assuming that you don't wish to do so, consider booking privately direct with a chalet, the only problem with this is that they may already be booked, search out suitable resorts and contact their tourist offices directly, they should be able to provide you with a list of suitable accomodation, some will even help you book, just leaving you with the problem of getting to the resort, if any of the 6 have an MPV the Eurotunnel is probably the best option
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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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Ditch her!
Well, perhaps not. My girlfriend is also a teacher, so you have my sympathies about half-term prices. One of the contributers on snowHeads - PG - has a 3-bedroom apartment in Bourg St Maurice which might be suitable if you fancy self-catering. Easy access to Les Arcs and a short drive to other great resorts such as Tignes, Val d'Isere, La Rosiere, etc. Not sure how much PG charges for half-term, but it might be cheaper than booking a package holiday. PG's details can be found at http://bsm.alpesprovence.net/index.htm
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dominicfiend, No don't ditch your partner. Mrs Ski is teacher - we can manage 5 weeks a year with her hoilidays ! 
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We always go in school holidays at the moment, teenage kids, but we can do it at a reasonable cost with a bit of searching. Booking accomodation direct is usually cheaper (no supplements for under-occupancy for example, we drive if flights are too expensive, and try to book the flights a soon as they come out (accommodation is then booked at a later date). We don't always go at half-term, sometimes preferring New Year and Easter.
THis Easter we went to Whistler for about £1500 less than the equivalent holiday from a tour operator.
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Thanx for the warm welcome and all the feedback. Although I usually plump for the easiest option, I'm not gonna ditch her just yet. Easter it is...
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hi dominicfiend,
as a local of whistler and owner of a small custom vacation planning business, if you are interested in finding out what i could cordinate for you here for different dates that will allow you to keep your partner, drop me a line at info@hasslefreetours.com. I have many contacts with private chalet owners and great rates with many of the hotels, I can assist you with planning nearly every aspect of your vacation at rates better than you could find on your own.
Chowder!
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