Messages posted by : dgou
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I look forward to a full report - save me some snow! :wink:
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Both my ski trips to Switzerland have been great, but like you say a lot depends on the exchange rate at the time. However, everything I have found to be very efficient, polite and 'does what it says on the tin'. However, if you choose to stay in a resort which is known for its glitz and glamour and the sort of people who frequent it, then you will pay more, but if you go for a lesser known place, then you will pay less and ski with the locals and people who are not bothered by name dropping but just out for a lovely day on the slopes, and maybe a hot chocolate and big cake at the end! Certainly Adelboden where I have stayed has been fine, compared to other European countries I have skied - I have not noticed much difference in cost. Like someone else says, you can make your own lunch to eat in the little basic huts, and just buy a drink from a bar. In Austria for example, prices are higher in Kitzbuhel for both accommodation and eating/drinking owing to the name and the cosmopolitan crowd who go there - at the end of the day the bar owners and hoteliers are not stupid!
It is like comparing living costs in the Midlands to living in London! |
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Swiss trains are very efficient, run on time and clean - used them many times - a great way to get around.
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Just got my last minute deal booked Alpbach! and those of you also looking for late deals should compare prices with Ski Set, an online booking service for a lot of resorts. We have found an even cheaper deal through a shop in the village (also online) but worth comparing prices as equipment did work out a lot cheaper (which makes for a few more beers and Almdudlers!) :D
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After much debating, searching and calculating, Alpbach it is - and skis hired via a shop in the village! Get in!! :D :D :D
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Hear hear, for this reason I avoid resorts where there is likely to be any kind of stag do's, lads on tour, etc. A big no thank you!!
If you are out on the lash all night, you are missing the best part of what skiing is all about - appreciating the beauty of the alpine environment and enjoying the fresh air and wonderful feeling of skiing (or boarding)and being out in the day. Having seen this on quite a few occasions, I do wonder why people waste their money on the expense of a ski holiday - and also the problems caused by being on the slopes with a hangover - traveliing anywhere this way is a recipe for disaster! Would you get in a car to drive drunk, so what makes you any better on a pair of skis? Sorry I will now get off my podium! Enjoy Bansko! |
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Drug pushing, or buying from, is considered a big no-no in most parts of the world, esp. Europe - and the penalties are big! I would go for the painkillers, easy to buy from a Pharmacy and won't get you or anyone else in trouble!
The world is a different place once you step outside your own countries! |
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I am with Old (and wise) Andy on this! Best to check BEFORE, you want to stay in a ski resort not a Police cell!
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