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Editorial

Just do it!

Monday, 2 February 2009

Global Financial Crisis, Recession, Depression, cut-backs, layoffs, retrenchment, unemployment, low dollar, strong Euro...there seems to be more and more reasons these days not to travel overseas and chase snow. Yeah, it's true, a trip to The States will cost you 50% more than last year, and the Aussie dollar to Euro is hovering around 50 cents. And although domestic Aussie airlines have cut back on the fuel levy due to lower oil prices, the drop is yet to make it to international airlines, so you're still going to pay through the nose just to step on a plane. And yes, i've heard that work visas to the USA are harder to come by this year. Yep, it's gunna cost you more...but think about what you'll miss if you don't hunt the snow this year!

Everyone is stuggling - including the ski resorts themselves, which have had to cut back many workers' hours and lay off lots of staff due to dwindling numbers. But there is a benefit to this - less punter on the snow clogging up lift lines, and there hasn't been as much demand for short-term and rental property, so if you're willing to pay cash and hunt around, you can still find yourself a sweet deal on snow accommodation.

Yes, it's probably going to cost you more this year...but the good times of last year were just a bit of luck. I can remember in 2002 the Aussie dollar was only worth US$0.49! But just think about what you'll be missing by not heading overseas this year - all the pow, park and pipe you just can't get in the southern hemisphere. Like the Mastercard ad: priceless!

So, work out how you can get overseas, even if it means you go for a shorter time than you normally would, or you have to call in those favours and get back on the couch surfing program. Trust me - you'll never forgive yourself if you let a little thing like money get in the way of a snow holiday. Take a look at this picture taken exactly twelve months ago in St Anton for some inspiration to book that holiday.

See you on the slopes...

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