 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm looking for a cheap skiing holiday...possibly solo or maybe not if I can get a long weekend.
Obviously I want EVERYTHING, but I skiied in Borovets last year and was quite content (still a beginner)
So, what websites do you reccomend? Just tried Inghams, Igluski and not much doing, any suggestions?
Gracias in advance
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Maddington, When?
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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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Probably early Feb, possibly March
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Well, you'll not find many holidays anything like as cheap as Borovets. Second, you need to avoid mid Feb to Mid March if you decide on a French resort, because those are the school hols. Places are more crowded than usual and prices (e.g. of ski lessons) higher than usual.
One good place to look is action-outdoors.co.uk
e.g. this holiday, in Flaine, http://www.action-outdoors.co.uk/hol_flaine_UCPASkiFull-TimeInstruction_5-2-2011_0.aspx
UCPA are a good bet if you are on your own as you will never be short of company - a young, international, crowd.
The other option is to wait for a "last minute deal" though single supplements can be quite high. Most other options will cost a fair bit more than the UCPA option, given that that is full board and includes all your gear, ski passes and instruction.
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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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Thanks pam w, I had to google UCPA (the shame) Good tips on avoiding school holidays.
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Schuss in Boots, the S7BB (I'm really not good with snowheads acronyms!) probably is out of my price range. As i understand it, the price is then plus travel & ski hire, lift passes etc???
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Maddington, what is your budget, how cheap are you looking to go? Are you prepared to go by coach, take basic accommodation etc?
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Prefer not to coach it. I was in Aviemore early December but figured that the time it takes to drive from Leeds I'm as well to fly somewhere. Ideally something around the £300 mark including some food/transfers - Not averse to a long weekend/not a full week - just need a ski holiday fix!
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Maddington, Yes, that's right, those are extra costs (S7BB = Snowheads 7th Birthday Bash). Shame, would've been good to have you along. With your budget, it may be worth waiting for a last minute deal. Usually, the closer to departure, the cheaper it gets. I've picked up some good deals that way in the past. Since your time away is flexible, you should be able to pick up some bargains, just keep looking on a regular basis.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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Agree with Schuss that if you're looking for that cheap then a last minute deal is your best bet but be prepared to hold your nerve and wait until a few days before you go!
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Hi guys sorry not been able to get online all weekend. Lots of useful info, thank you, I'll keep you posted...watch this space!!! 
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You know it makes sense.
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I got a great deal to La Plagne this weekend with Fast Track Ski - even managed to barter them down on the phone as well - £199 for a 3 start SC accom plus flights and transfers - very happy, just need it to snow! 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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lastminute.com have some ace deals, just got Soll for £185 (inc flights, transfers and B&B accom). Lots of deals to france but likely to be more expensive out there.
Just hope our B&B isnt too far out, we've been lucky so far.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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ucpa - use pam w's link. I'm already booked. Best all round value and perhaps easiest way to find a social group
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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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DIY hol to bansko?
Return Flight to Sofia - £70
4 nights accom next to gondola - £80 (if you're on your own)
4 day lift pass - £80
4 day ski hire £30
Beer and food v cheap when you get there, ski km not the most extensive but will be ok if you're just starting out... Saturation of apartments so some very cheap accom to be had - look on holiday lettings
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[quote="Disaster"]lastminute.com have some ace deals, just got Soll for £185 (inc flights, transfers and B&B accom). /quote]
Bargain!
Decided to hold out till March and wait for something last minute. I'll get a small fix in a fridge in between now and then.
Thanks for all the wonderful advice.
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