Group of 11, 3 families 13/02/10 to 20/02/10

Accomodation wanted, prefer Italy but anything considered

Thanks

Have you considered looking on holiday websites or trying a travel agents?

Yes I did manage to think of that but so far I havn't found a single apartment free on that date and the prices in the brochures are just not funny.

Have I got the wrong idea posting such a question in Ski Accomodation wanted?

Not at all, may also be an idea to post what sort of resort you are looking for (if you do have any preferences that is).

http://www.skichalets.co.uk/luxury-chalets.php?id=7182&priceduration=7

Without knowing what price you were hoping for am just posting randomly - may be far too expensive!

Mike3000,
I find it easiest to pick a general area first, then an airport/train station, and then find a good resort within an easy/cheap transfer distance. I have also found it cheapest to book self-catering accommodation with the relevant local tourist board or the local estate agency on the internet, but this seems to be unavailable to book until around July.

So, I would say the first thing you need to do is book plane/train tickets as soon as they are available.

This is what I am going to do, and I reckon the price per head will be about half what the major tour operators are charging for Feb half-term next year.

Ally

Mike3000 wrote:Yes I did manage to think of that but so far I havn't found a single apartment free on that date and the prices in the brochures are just not funny.

Have I got the wrong idea posting such a question in Ski Accomodation wanted?

I assume this is Feb half time next year, which would explain brochure prices.
Going under your own steam might be a better shout in that case. I assume you know how to source your own flights, but like Pablo said, it might be useful to have an idea more specifically of where you want to go.

Thanks for the replies.

I did write the original message with a tiny amount of desparation which is why I didn't mention an area. We have been on our last four trips by organising it ourselves which we find cheaper and more fun, however this year I can't find an apartment available anywhere at all. We like the look of Val Gardena in Italy or Les Arcs in France.

Mike