 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,
I hve not been skiing for years, but want to get back into it and fancy a Ski holiday towards the end of March when I have two weeks off work. What is the best way to go about this on your own? Any suggestions on good places to book deals which include most things to avoid confusion!!
Thanks 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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Best idea is to join a chalet as a single. Can be a gamble as you don't know the rest of the people in the chalet.
Contact some of the smaller Chalet operators and ask for a room on your own without having to pay a single supplement. Many will turn you down flat but be persistent and you will find something, specially if you leave it late.
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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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Or share your ideas here as you form them eg. where you might like to go, which week etc. and start to build up a little group of likemindeds.
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Dance Action Holidays
Dance Action Holidays
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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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If you are looking for instruction as well and are on a budget, you could try a UCPA holiday. Accommodation is 'basic' and shared between 2-6 people in dorm type accommodation - same sex for single travellers. Food is pretty good and includes lunch (or a packed lunch for that time of year), 7-day ski pass, equipment hire and either full or half time instruction / guiding is included. Centres are very sociable and if you book through www.action-outdoors.co.uk, you can ask them how many other UK clients are heading to the centre the same week and maybe get to know some via their facebook site before you go - availability is fairly limited now but there are still some good deals to be had (plus they sometimes get cancellations). If you want a £10 discount use SP2010 when you book online.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Thank you, think I'll get myself to the Snowdome and check back here nearer the time to get some Ski Buddies...can't wait!!!! 
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I have just been looking at the Action Outdoors website and they have some great deals, almost seems too good to be true!!! Could anyone reccomend the best place to go on their website? I'm thinking of going Late March...
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UCPAs are excellent, and offer the best value possible for the independent skier/boarder. They are a non-profit making organisation - that is one reason why they are so cheap.
I have been to plenty of their centres, they are all good. Which resort you choose really depends on what sort of skiing/boarding you fancy.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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If you can move your week forward we have a group going on 10 March including lessons so ideal to get your confidence back& we fix sharers so no single supps. If you cant manage the date get in touch anyway so we can invite you next year,
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Skigirl21, not sure I'll be able to move my dates now, I'll have a look when I'm back at work on Sunday. What are the details of the trip you're planning for 10th March? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks Dee take a look at singlesport.com to get the flavour of it & if you sign up for the newsletter I can keep you posted because by Sunday I will be in France for the week but will be on email ruth@singlesport.com ---we have sold out of the first 6 chalets except for one female share £745 ensuite including lessons & transfer but I am finding other accomodation for all those still wanting to come(some will be cheaper but more basic) --you can call me tomorrow if you want to chat 0118 9842755 but then i am away for a week R
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