Booking a last minute ski holiday is a great way to save money and escape to the slopes at a knock-down price – but it doesn’t work for everyone. Families, peak-date skiers, and large groups of friends looking to take exclusive use of their own catered chalet are all advised to book in advance for the best deals.
Who wins in the last minute ski holiday game?
If you’re flexible on the start date of your holiday, you stand a better chance of picking up a discounted deal in the last minute ski holiday market. You’ll be better able to keep a close eye on snowfall reports in your ski resorts of choice, and jump into a last-minute booking in a resort with the best snow conditions.
If you’re skiing outside of the peak dates like New Year or the schools’ February half term holiday, you can head to the Alps when demand and prices are lower.
If you don’t need to worry about additional extras like ski school or childcare, you can leave it later to place your ski holiday booking.
If you’re part of a smaller group of, say, two to six people, you can pick up the remaining rooms in a chalet or hotel just a few days before the departure date approaches, and often make big savings on the brochure price. Just don’t tell your fellow guests what a steal you got on the price of your ski holiday!
If you’re able to fly from the most popular airports, such as Gatwick or Manchester, then you’re well-placed to make big savings. Equally, if you buy your own flights or train tickets early, when their prices are lower, then you can swoop in on a last-minute deal on your accommodation and put a ski holiday together yourself.
Keep an open mind on where you ski
Bearing in mind your group’s top resort choices will help you narrow down the options, but in the last minute market, you’ll often find your travel agent will make resort recommendations depending on where the best deals are. If you keep an open mind regarding your ski resort choices, there are always good deals to be found in the weeks leading up to each new departure date.
Follow the social media and sales page updates
Embracing the power of social media is a great way of seeking out the latest and cheapest last-minute ski holidays in your top resorts of choice. Here at Catered Ski Chalets, we regularly update our followers and customers with news of the best deals on the market, so be sure to stay tuned to our social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter for the best deals.
Have a look at some of the huge savings in our latest last minute ski deals below. Bear in mind that if you see a deal you like the look of, get in touch quickly because they aren’t likely to be available for long! And for more tips on ski holiday savings, check out our blog on timing your ski holiday booking.