{"id":193,"date":"2013-03-31T14:12:16","date_gmt":"2013-03-31T14:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.comblog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2020-01-30T07:46:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T07:46:26","slug":"its-spring-bother-booking-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/its-spring-bother-booking-transfers","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Already Spring \u2013 Should I Bother Booking My Transfers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A2A-Spring

Now, while all of the above is all well and good, it\u2019s often a little too easy to fall into a false sense of security when travelling off-peak. Because there are fewer people and thus less demand for services like resort transfers, you\u2019d be forgiven for wondering whether there\u2019s any real point in booking anything when you could just sort it out on arrival.<\/p>\n

Well, the answer to the above question is by rights a very big yes \u2013 you really should be sure to book in advance even if travelling when the masses have long since gone home. As for why \u2013 read on for a few reasons that should help drive the message home and make for an altogether more pleasant spring ski break:<\/p>\n

Supply and Demand<\/b><\/p>\n

First up, falling into the trap of thinking there will be tons of space on every service because there are fewer travellers is understandable, though can be deadly. In reality, when the numbers go down toward the spring, so too does the frequency and abundance of services to compensate. Or in other words, those that are operating to about 95% capacity all through the peak season reduce the number of services to keep things at the same rate \u2013 they don\u2019t run empty buses just in case you happen to turn up for your impromptu jollies.<\/p>\n

As such, assuming that all will be well and that there will be a seat for you at this time of year is just as bad an idea as it would be during busier times. There might be some to be found when you get there, but they might be few and far between, hugely expensive or perhaps already 100% booked up \u2013 then what\u2019s to become of your trip?<\/p>\n

Gap Fillers<\/b><\/p>\n

Following on from the above, when the official, scheduled services slow down for the slower season, this makes the opportune moment for the slightly more questionable \/dodgy operators to move in and swoop on unsuspecting\/desperate arrivals. And while they might have vehicles and claim to be heading to Meribel for example, there\u2019s no guaranteeing they\u2019re licensed, insured, have buses that aren\u2019t days away from exploding or won\u2019t charge you five times the normal going rate, had you booked ahead.<\/p>\n

Spring Bargains<\/b><\/p>\n

\"A2A-Alps

All in all, it\u2019s really not worth the risk when booking ahead is so easy and is 99% guaranteed to save you a fortune and benefit your whole trip.<\/p>\n

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Photo Source: farm8.staticflickr.com\/ –\u00a0 farm6.staticflickr.com\/<\/p>\n

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The spring is well and truly on its way, which for the most part means quieter slopes, shorter lift lines and probably a decent flurry of cheap flights too. Or in other words, it\u2019s almost peak season for bargain-hunters looking to take a trip to the French Alps while handing over as little cash for the privilege as possible. Now, while all of the above is all well and good, it\u2019s often a little too easy to fall into a…<\/p>\n

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