Something in the air?

And no, I don't mean Thunderclap Newman!

Just back from a month touring England in the old camper van, and contrary to common Scottish opinion, I quite liked it!! :D

Anyway, even although the mercury is still topping 25C it seems to be time to think about the coming season!!

After a brilliant season in Soldeu last year, a return match has not been ruled out, but Mrs Brucie is making noises about trying somewhere else. We both like the idea of Austria or Italy, but a cursory internet check has revealed that it doesn't seem too straightforward getting a season let on an apartment.
Any info/suggestions on the above would be greatly appreciated.

For Italy do a search with Google using the string; affitto stagione invernale and the name of the place your interested in. This link http://goo.gl/eG4BJ1 will give you an idea of the seasonal lets available around Gressoney in the Monterosa ski area.

Hey Brucie, you are living my former lifestyle! We even camper-vanned in laybys on the A1 at the end of the season, until the summer job & rental was arranged!

Respectfully, look for the area first, along with a suitable lift pass, then the accommodation.

As an example ~ consider the area covering the Ski Welt, Kirchberg, Westendorf, Kitzbuhel. All doable on the same lift system. Then consider the Kitzbuhel Allstar season pass. This widens up the area to include locations further south to Pass Thurn, (I think this also includes Saalbach-Hinterglemm), also covers the Wildschönau and Alpbachtal, plus a heap of other village areas.Two years ago, I changed from my usual Wildschönau season pass up to the AllStar, then last year moved on the Tirol Pass. There is a discount for booking pre-season.
Assuming this was your preferred location, email the Ski Welt Tourist Board, give your specific season accommodation needs. They do not make direct suggestions. Rather, they copy out your email to all the area accommodations. Those that can cover your needs reply direct. Apartments tend to be priced quite well in this area, as it is an open market. Using that method, our group were offered a fantastic New Year deal, in a quiet location.
The Arlberg is also a thought ~ not as large as that covered by the Allstar card, and more expensive. Lech, Zug, Zurs, would be a better base, not St Anton.

Thanks for replies guys. Waiting for a reply from a few Italian Immobiliari and have a possible in Hinterglemm Dave. Will let you know results.