Why booking your 2013 ski holiday early will save you money

Traditionally, the general perception with ski holidaymakers has been that the best of the deals are only available at the last minute, with many hotels, chalets and apartments offering rooms at cut prices in order to fill them and fill the bum-spaces they paid for on aeroplanes bound for ski destinations around the world .

The truth is that, over the past couple of years the trend has shifted more towards forward planning and booking well in advance, and chalet operators have taken note of this, offering significant discounts on early bookings. Booking your 2013 ski holidays a year early offers huge benefits - below we list the major reasons to do so.

Why book your 2013 Ski holiday early?

• Avoid paying for empty beds - If you are travelling with a large group of say 17 people, and you wait until the last minute, findong only a chalet suitable for 20 people, you will have to pay for the unused three beds. Booking in advance means that you can avoid this 'rock and a hard place' scenario
• Location – You are more likely to be able to book a holiday in your desired location and hotel. You can also take your time to browse different accommodation options and even read reviews on hotels before making your final decision.
• Early bird deals – Generally the prices are lowest if you book early, especially resorts that are popular and likely to sell out quickly. Flight prices are also cheaper the earlier you book, with the exception of charter flights.
• Offers – Not only are you likely to get your holiday at a discounted price but ‘extras’ such as free child places, single savers, free lift passes’ are usually thrown in.
• Spread payments out – You are able to secure your holiday with a deposit if you book at least 12 weeks before your departure date. This means that you can then put money aside each month for the balance rather than having to pay in one large lump sum.
• Research / Preparation time – You will have ample time to research your resort and plan how you are going to get the most out of your time there but see what previous visitors recommend.

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