Hey look at it this way, at least you all had it so cheap for the last few years. Try earning your salary in euros and then getting stung for a 230euro lift pass :evil: Not to mention the 8euro beer or 50euro lunch in Courchevel :evil: :evil:
At lest your skiing this winter....ACL reconstruction surgery so no snow for a year!!!! :cry:
Can I ask if anyone has any good early season pictures please keep posting them....clutching at straws here. :)
Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!
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Started by Jclegg19 in Ski Chatter 12-Dec-2008 - 51 Replies
Gareth Fair
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
When in doubt?....Flat out.
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
I wonder what the resorts will be thinking, will the restaurants drop there prices to encourage us away from self catering I don't think so , so will we hear hard luck stories from retailers of people not spending in resorts, we will all have a budget to spend so I'm thinking that I might not eat out as often as I would normally do, I can't see me missing the mountain lunch time so I will eat out in the evening less often. So resort restaurants will suffer. Will they bury there heads in the sand, I wonder?
Kevin Taylor
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
Perhaps the best deal is to pre-pay with your tour operator as they might have bought prior to the euro going up. We just paid £154 for six days pass for The Milky Way with Crystal
Crashandburn
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
There are a number of reasons why Sterling has fallen so sharply recently. So to turn that around, you need to look at those reasons...
We have seen the 'base rate' set by the Bank of England fall to 2%, the lowest for decades.
So if anyone has the ear of the Mervin King, the Governor and the rest of the guys, and suggest that perhaps they raise rates several hundred basis points, Sterling will become more valuable.
The cost of beer / food amnd lift passes will fall, in our terms...
Then come April - they can drop it back down to 2%!!!!!
Simple...
Yes, I know there are loads of other issues that move currencies values, but I can't go much lower - can it??
We have seen the 'base rate' set by the Bank of England fall to 2%, the lowest for decades.
So if anyone has the ear of the Mervin King, the Governor and the rest of the guys, and suggest that perhaps they raise rates several hundred basis points, Sterling will become more valuable.
The cost of beer / food amnd lift passes will fall, in our terms...
Then come April - they can drop it back down to 2%!!!!!
Simple...
Yes, I know there are loads of other issues that move currencies values, but I can't go much lower - can it??
You'll never know, unless you try...
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
The weakness of the pound is less to do with a low interest rate and more about concerns regarding 'UK plc' being able to service its now massive debts.
The idea of buyingfrom the TOs is a good one as most will have bought their currencies in the spring.
Next season's holiday prices are likely to be horrific though, or some seemingly cheap deals will result in operators going pop.
The idea of buyingfrom the TOs is a good one as most will have bought their currencies in the spring.
Next season's holiday prices are likely to be horrific though, or some seemingly cheap deals will result in operators going pop.
Crashandburn
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
Yes - as I said - there are lots of reasons why Sterling is weak. But I bet Merv and Co can afford their lift passes with ease.
I'm going to check with my TO regarding the passes in advance next week. Damn good idea.
I'm going to check with my TO regarding the passes in advance next week. Damn good idea.
You'll never know, unless you try...
Scarlet Fez
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
Why would they drop the prices. Lets face it at the majority of ski resorts as much as they would like our money, the Brits are still in the minority so whats it to them!!
You might find the occassional bar may do something to get you through the doors but as for restaurants we are not big eaters!!!
Looks like its goulash, goulash and goulash for lunch!!!
You might find the occassional bar may do something to get you through the doors but as for restaurants we are not big eaters!!!
Looks like its goulash, goulash and goulash for lunch!!!
Dave Mac
reply to 'Can Someone Stop the Euro dropping!!!!!!!!!' posted Dec-2008
Those of us who are DIY are certainly going to take a wee hit with our lift pass costs this winter.
Six day week Niederau pass:
Inghams £130
Crystal £133
In resort 150.4 Euros, at 1.07E/£ = £140.56, ie 5/7% higher.
So, if you have booked with a TO, and have not pre-booked your lift pass, you will make a bit of a saving by booking before you go.
If you leave it until you are on the transfer bus, you will pay the resort price in Euros, at whatever exchange rate/commision your card co decides.
Six day week Niederau pass:
Inghams £130
Crystal £133
In resort 150.4 Euros, at 1.07E/£ = £140.56, ie 5/7% higher.
So, if you have booked with a TO, and have not pre-booked your lift pass, you will make a bit of a saving by booking before you go.
If you leave it until you are on the transfer bus, you will pay the resort price in Euros, at whatever exchange rate/commision your card co decides.
Topic last updated on 08-January-2009 at 12:39