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Would you believe the sterling is fetching less than the euro at currency exchanges, one would think there would be a few excellent ski bargains to be booked in snowboarding resorts this season as skiers rest at home to combat the financial crisis. Initial figures barely publicised highlight that skiing resorts are 89 percent booked during the New Year and Xmas time period. 13 percent up on the same period last year.

You’ll probably have some luck in early 2009 that at the moment has a 34 % booking rate. Signs of a downturn is across the important Feb ski vacation month which has 66 % reservations, 2 percent down on last season. Booking centres in the ski fields of Espace Killy, Isola 2000, Les Orres and Espace Killy have observed strong inquiries during December boosted by the good early on ski season snow fall. Chastreix-Sancy has better bookings in comparison to last year, whilst Les Grands Montets enjoyed a first-class New Year.

However there is substantial interest in a larger catered chalet, 6 to 9 places, as folk group-up to save. Evidence highlights that DIY ski breaks are doing well, evidence perhaps that keen skiers are not going to sacrifice their ski holiday. However bookings for package ski holidays are lower than last year.