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Sshh don't tell anyone
Author:Steve Gee
posts : 138 (Intermediate)Date : 10-23-12 20:54Sshh don't tell anyone
Just some interesting figures for comparison
Skiers travelling to eurozone countries this winter will get 6.6% more for their money than last year, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Sterling has strengthened against all European currencies, making prices on- and off-piste cheaper for UK visitors.
The best value destination in the Post Office’s latest annual Ski Resort Report, produced in conjunction with TUI Travel-owned operator Crystal Ski, is Bansko, as sterling buys 7.5% ...
Skiers travelling to eurozone countries this winter will get 6.6% more for their money than last year, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Sterling has strengthened against all European currencies, making prices on- and off-piste cheaper for UK visitors.
The best value destination in the Post Office’s latest annual Ski Resort Report, produced in conjunction with TUI Travel-owned operator Crystal Ski, is Bansko, as sterling buys 7.5% ...
Just some interesting figures for comparison
Skiers travelling to eurozone countries this winter will get 6.6% more for their money than last year, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Sterling has strengthened against all European currencies, making prices on- and off-piste cheaper for UK visitors.
The best value destination in the Post Office’s latest annual Ski Resort Report, produced in conjunction with TUI Travel-owned operator Crystal Ski, is Bansko, as sterling buys 7.5% more Bulgarian lev this winter than last.
Meanwhile, those visiting Swiss resorts will be 4.6% better off – an improvement on last year when a plunging pound bought 9.1% fewer Swiss francs than in 2010.
The Ski Resort Report compares the cost of a ski pass, ski boot hire, ski school, a large coffee, small Coke, 50cl glass of wine, 25cl glass of beer and a two course lunch on the slopes.
In a preview of the latest report, which launches at the end of next month, Post Office Travel Money identified eight resorts where budget-conscious skiers will get the most for their money this season.
They are: Bansko, where the total cost of the items comes to £264.52; Kranjska Gora, Slovenia (£324.99); Ellmau, Austria (£356.74); Livigno, Italy (£361.85); Soldeu, Andorra (£402.19); Ruka, Finland (£402.63); Morzine, France (£442.9; and Nendaz, Switzerland (£508.91).
Skiers travelling to eurozone countries this winter will get 6.6% more for their money than last year, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Sterling has strengthened against all European currencies, making prices on- and off-piste cheaper for UK visitors.
The best value destination in the Post Office’s latest annual Ski Resort Report, produced in conjunction with TUI Travel-owned operator Crystal Ski, is Bansko, as sterling buys 7.5% more Bulgarian lev this winter than last.
Meanwhile, those visiting Swiss resorts will be 4.6% better off – an improvement on last year when a plunging pound bought 9.1% fewer Swiss francs than in 2010.
The Ski Resort Report compares the cost of a ski pass, ski boot hire, ski school, a large coffee, small Coke, 50cl glass of wine, 25cl glass of beer and a two course lunch on the slopes.
In a preview of the latest report, which launches at the end of next month, Post Office Travel Money identified eight resorts where budget-conscious skiers will get the most for their money this season.
They are: Bansko, where the total cost of the items comes to £264.52; Kranjska Gora, Slovenia (£324.99); Ellmau, Austria (£356.74); Livigno, Italy (£361.85); Soldeu, Andorra (£402.19); Ruka, Finland (£402.63); Morzine, France (£442.9; and Nendaz, Switzerland (£508.91).
re: Sshh don't tell anyone
Does that mean that the shots in Bobby's Bar will be 6.6% larger than last year? if so then I am not sure that I will survive.If it is correct, for God,s sake keep the information away from D, But. cos Kas & Bobby could run out of chefs!!!!!
re: Sshh don't tell anyone
Hi TomSuch a slight on my character which is so totally not true.
But if its the same chef I hope Kas has got plenty of Jack Daniels.
dbut
re: Sshh don't tell anyone
£ - LV has been good over the summer but it has dropped over the last month from 2.5 to 2.3 at the minute. Hopefully will go back up to around 2.5.
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Don't quite understand this
50cl of wine & 25cl of beer nonsense. Who on earth do the the Post office employ to do their research. They sound like a right bunch of lightweights 
Cant wait only 58 days to go
re: Sshh don't tell anyone
Another consideration is that prices are not rising generally, although inflation is around 4% here, in the tourist sector prices have remained fairly static... This has been put down to the Bulgarian visitor, whose wages have not risen in line with inflation and has less money to spend on holidays. The Bulgarians still are the largest visiting group, and in that the businesses involved must price accordingly... This has obviously benefitted the foriegn visitor even more... One sad statistic ...
Another consideration is that prices are not rising generally, although inflation is around 4% here, in the tourist sector prices have remained fairly static... This has been put down to the Bulgarian visitor, whose wages have not risen in line with inflation and has less money to spend on holidays. The Bulgarians still are the largest visiting group, and in that the businesses involved must price accordingly... This has obviously benefitted the foriegn visitor even more... One sad statistic though is the number of business failures, due to the uneconomic nature of the tourist business, be it bars, restaurants, hotels etc... we know from experience, our business is uneconomic, but are restricted on what we can charge by other companies providing the same service, so maintain our prices at the average...
