OK, so we all know that skiing isn’t the cheapest holiday in the world but with a bit of planning ahead and lateral thinking you can make your spending money go a long way. So, before you dismiss ski holidays as too expensive why not consider doing the following?;
Go Self Catering - Full board is fantastic and eating out every night is a real treat but if you book accommodation with a kitchen you can save a lot of money. Stocking up at the local supermarket or local market and cooking the majority of your own meals will leave you enough money for a couple of really good meals out. Don’t forget to take provisions out with you on the slopes too so you are not spending too much on apres ski goodies .
Local Transport – Find out if the local bus can get you to the slopes or if your resort runs a cheap shuttle bus service. Or investigate other options such as taxi sharing.
Book a later date - Avoid the school holidays and the usual busy periods and you could bag yourself a bargain. If you plan your trip for late spring you may also be able to take advantage of non-holiday rates at resorts. The snow is often better at that time of year too which makes it perfect for ski deals.
Gen up - Try and found out as much as you can about your resort before you go so you get an idea of where to shop, eat and hang out. The internet is a great way to source bargains and offers, especially out of season deals. When you arrive make sure you pick up the local paper and also keep an eye out for signs and flyers advertising 2-for-1 meals and happy hours.