Tour ops - who uses which ones?

Normally book indipendantly or I use Snowcoach and cant fault them especially on Price.
We have used Mark Warner a couple of times but last min so very cheap but great company.

I think thats the sectret with MW....check for deals as their online prices fluctuate up and down as they sell blocks of rooms.....

We've paid Jan 10th £1800 hb from Edinburgh for family of 4 gainst a brochure price of over £3000. First time 4 years ago it was £395 per adult.......surely can't get cheaper?

skidaddle wrote:One point though - as good as Skiworld were in resort in St. Anton I do recall the first experience of them at Gatwick ski-drop not being quite so hot!! :D

The good old Ski Carriage Gestapo at Gatwick! Yes not a good start to a holiday.
I had a conversation with Skiworld's head of groups about them on one of their group leaders trips, how the first experience of a Skiworld employee for our members was a negative one.
It does seem to have improved.

Quick rule - the large the company, the worse they generally are!
If you want chalet holidays, search out the small specialist who have been around for a few years - they are owner run, have huge repeat business, and know their resorts inside out.

Staggered anyone can mention quality food and Ski World in the same breath unless things have changed massively in recent years and their food budget has gone up immeasurably!

Dorset Boy wrote:Quick rule - the large the company, the worse they generally are!
If you want chalet holidays, search out the small specialist who have been around for a few years - they are owner run, have huge repeat business, and know their resorts inside out.

Staggered anyone can mention quality food and Ski World in the same breath unless things have changed massively in recent years and their food budget has gone up immeasurably!

2 trips with skiworld in the past 2 seasons, both times the food was not good, it was superb. I think it was as much down to the chalet host as the budget, although we did find if you look after them, they look after you, if you know what I mean....
I would go with skiworld every time if I could.

Good on Skiworld if they've 'upped their game'. Their food was always wholesome, but basic.

As you say though Tony, if you look after your hosts, they usually look after you well!

Hi,

I have used Crystal once or twice,skiworld but my favourite if I have to use a tour operator is Ski Miquel whom I have used several times ( but haven't used any since buying my apartment), of the three Ski Miquel gets my vote as they are a small friendly company who have their own chalets and only use resorts that are not the usual hotspots (with the exception of Whistler).

All their cooks are fully trained and qualified and the whole packages are very well priced.

jon.

jonG wrote:Hi,

I have used Crystal once or twice,skiworld but my favourite if I have to use a tour operator is Ski Miquel whom I have used several times ( but haven't used any since buying my apartment), of the three Ski Miquel gets my vote as they are a small friendly company who have their own chalets and only use resorts that are not the usual hotspots (with the exception of Whistler).

All their cooks are fully trained and qualified and the whole packages are very well priced.

jon.

I nearly booked with them to go to Serre Che but ended up going with Skiworld to St Anton that week. They have good reviews.