For the last three winters we’ve always gone on a ski holiday for xmas.

We always book late and we always head to a 3 or 3-and-a-bit star catered chalet somewhere in France. Generally, the prices have been:

  • 2005 - £400
  • 2006 - £450
  • 2007 - £520 (we treated ourselves to a better location - but we also got a good deal on ski passes which helped to reduce the true cost here)

So, what’s our 2008 price?

Well, I booked a week ago (which is much earlier than I normally would book) and the price was: £260

Not only that, but there was plenty of availability on flights. And there was even availability on trains - something which I’ve never seen before this close to Christmas.

And even at these reduced prices, I still don’t think the holiday companies are selling holidays - especially with the constant stream of bad news about the economy and about the euro exchange rate.

So if you fancy a cheap late deal for xmas, then book tomorrow!