Tony,
We have tried luxury hotels, and they just don't suit us. And as you know, we did try a chalet at Tignes in October - we didn't think much of that either. I mean, it was a perfectly good chalet, but we just don't like that sort of lifestyle. Having said that, we are planning to go back there in October half-term, but that's only if they have the same cheap deal.
We really like self-catering. Shopping, for example, is part of the fun of being on holiday in France - trying to work out what the labels mean, and remember our French to ask for what we want. And we like having French neighbours in the residence - seeing them go out early for their baguettes and listening to them talking to their kids in the ski locker room.
It's a very good thing you weren't put off ski-ing by the terrible experience you had at Val Thorens. I can see why you like your holidays to be a bit more comfortable now :D
PSC,
How much difference does it make, going in the first class Eurostar seats? How far do they recline? I really like having the extra day to ski, but it is like a particularly nasty sort of torture, sitting up all night. The only other alternative I can see is to get the overnight slow sleeper train from Moutiers to Paris and then change onto the Eurostar to London in the morning.
Ally
My holiday in Courchevel 1550
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you are just down to earth and like the simple things in life :D :D
I think you are quite right Little Ski. I love the mountains and the snow and the feeling you get like your flying when you're ski-ing. And I also like my muesli and tea in bed in the morning, and my baguette and cheese at lunch time. I'm not interested in fancy food or luxury accommodation.
But I've no objection to other people enjoying their luxury chalets, wine, jacuzzi, and gourmet dishes. I wish them all the best :D :D
Ally
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Started by AllyG in France 23-Feb-2010 - 76 Replies
AllyG
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ParalyticSkiCrazie
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
It cost about £25.00 each extra - I have never travelled with them before so will let you know after Easter!!
Eljay
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
You know Ally, it is simply as case of "each to their own". We all like different things. I LOVE the chalet holiday, and hate the idea of self catering, whereas you enjoy it. That's what makes the world less boring. :wink:
AllyG
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
Thanks PSC, that seems awfully cheap! Let me know how you get on :D
Eljay,
I totally agree with you. We all like different things, which is just as well, or we'd all pick the same ski resort/husband/job or whatever.
I realize my holiday may seem a bit like an SAS survival course to other people, but actually I had a lovely holiday :D :D :D
Even my problems with the esf 1550 generally worked out okay. I mean, my daughter and I got a two hour private lesson each (because no-one else was there), and she got her off piste in the afternoons (which should have been 'ski pleasure'), I got to ski in the Olympic slalom course, and I learned how to ski powder and moguls which I hadn't even asked for.
Ally
Eljay,
I totally agree with you. We all like different things, which is just as well, or we'd all pick the same ski resort/husband/job or whatever.
I realize my holiday may seem a bit like an SAS survival course to other people, but actually I had a lovely holiday :D :D :D
Even my problems with the esf 1550 generally worked out okay. I mean, my daughter and I got a two hour private lesson each (because no-one else was there), and she got her off piste in the afternoons (which should have been 'ski pleasure'), I got to ski in the Olympic slalom course, and I learned how to ski powder and moguls which I hadn't even asked for.
Ally
Tony_H
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
Mongols.
Classic.
Classic.
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New and improved me
AllyG
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
I have added a bit on restaurant prices to my report stage 2 on page one, if anyone wants to read it. I've taken the prices off the receipts I still had in my pocket. I can't remember what all the dishes are, but I'm sure someone else, more restaurant food savvy than me, will know.
Ally
Ally
Little ski
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
AllyG wrote:Tony,
We have tried luxury hotels, and they just don't suit us. And as you know, we did try a chalet at Tignes in October - we didn't think much of that either. I mean, it was a perfectly good chalet, but we just don't like that sort of lifestyle. Having said that, we are planning to go back there in October half-term, but that's only if they have the same cheap deal.
We really like self-catering. Shopping, for example, is part of the fun of being on holiday in France - trying to work out what the labels mean, and remember our French to ask for what we want. And we like having French neighbours in the residence - seeing them go out early for their baguettes and listening to them talking to their kids in the ski locker room.
It's a very good thing you weren't put off ski-ing by the terrible experience you had at Val Thorens. I can see why you like your holidays to be a bit more comfortable now :D
PSC,
How much difference does it make, going in the first class Eurostar seats? How far do they recline? I really like having the extra day to ski, but it is like a particularly nasty sort of torture, sitting up all night. The only other alternative I can see is to get the overnight slow sleeper train from Moutiers to Paris and then change onto the Eurostar to London in the morning.
Ally
you are just down to earth and like the simple things in life :D :D
AllyG
reply to 'My holiday in Courchevel 1550' posted Feb-2010
Little ski wrote:
you are just down to earth and like the simple things in life :D :D
I think you are quite right Little Ski. I love the mountains and the snow and the feeling you get like your flying when you're ski-ing. And I also like my muesli and tea in bed in the morning, and my baguette and cheese at lunch time. I'm not interested in fancy food or luxury accommodation.
But I've no objection to other people enjoying their luxury chalets, wine, jacuzzi, and gourmet dishes. I wish them all the best :D :D
Ally
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