Arranging Own Ski Holiday

Joto_2

Hi For the first time in years we went on a ski package holiday last year because we thought it would be easier than doing it ourselves since we hadn't been skiing for years.

This year we want to do it ourselves with the hope of saving money but I'm having difficulty finding sites with B@B's, hotels, chalets apart from the main uk travel agents.

I'm thinking of going to Cervinia, Italy but I am flexible at the moment. Must be in school hols though :mad:

Anyone any thoughts on the best sites or if you have done both ways whether this is the cheaper option. Thanks

samanthag

hi joto
i have just booked my second diy ski holiday also in the feb half term holidays as i work in a school.
i booked flights with easyjet from bristl to grenoble it cost us £200 for the four of us.
i booked my accommodation with leisure direction 4* with a pool for £450 for the four of us.
we are going to france for a week.
i think what i paid is an excellant price
hope this helps a bit
sammy

netballdi

We always book our own skiing holiday for February half term. We usually go to Austria as it is really good value for money. We look through the brochures and decide which hotel we fancy and then just book direct with them( just google search the name).If you have children you will find that they give large discounts for them which the travel companies do not, often up to 70% off. We usually self drive which takes about 10 hours, booking our Tunnel fare using Tesco clubcard deals. I believe our holiday works out at about half the brochure price. Hope this helps.

Joto_2

Thanks netbaldi. Do you still get in touch with the hotels when they are showing full with the travel agents.

netballdi

Yes we do, they often have rooms over the travel agents allocation that they let themselves.

Joto_2

Leisure Direction do have some good prices on their site. Thanks Samanthag. Anyone know any more sites?