Ski Holiday Power Hour

Who it’s for

The Power Hour is for you if:

• You’re planning a family ski trip to La Plagne and you’re drowning in options (so many villages, so many ski schools, so many opinions in Facebook groups)
• It’s your first ski holiday and you don’t know what you don’t know
• You’ve been before, but this time you’d like fewer meltdowns (theirs or yours)
• You’re happy to book everything yourself, you’d just like a local to check your thinking first

It’s not for you if you want someone to book it all for you. I’m a mum with a laptop, not a travel agent, so the booking bit stays with you. I’ll make sure you know exactly who to book with.

What you get for £100

1. A 60-minute video call with me

Ask me anything. Which village suits your family, which ski school, where to stay, how to get here, what to book now and what to leave until later. You’re very welcome to record it, so nobody has to take notes on the back of a receipt.

2. Your one-page La Plagne week

After our call I’ll send you “If I were you, this is exactly what I’d do”: day-by-day ideas for your village, my favourite restaurants, the crêpe and hot chocolate stops worth the detour, a bad-weather day plan and the useful numbers you’ll want on your phone. It lands in your inbox within 48 hours of our call.

3. One “Before You Fly” message

In the week before you travel, send me one message or voice note with anything you’re still unsure about. I’ll answer it once, before you set off. Think of it as your last-minute wobble, sorted.

4. My Restaurant Guide, free

Where we actually eat as a family, so you’re not wandering round at 7pm with hangry kids and ending up at the first pizza place you see. (We’ve all been there. I’ve been there more than most.)

What my readers say

The Power Hour is brand new, but my tips, deals and local know-how aren’t. Here’s what families have told me after following them.

How it works

1. Book and pay. Tap the button and pay £100 securely by card.
2. Pick your slot and fill in a short form. Your confirmation email has the link to choose your call time. While you book, I’ll ask your dates, who’s coming and their ages, ski levels, rough budget, what’s already booked (and where you’re staying, if you know) and your top questions, so I can do my homework.
3. We chat. 60 minutes on Google Meet. Bring your list, bring your partner, bring the spreadsheet. Calls run on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons (French time), and there are only a couple a week.
4. Your one-pager arrives within 48 hours of our call.
5. Before You Fly. In the week before you travel, send me your one message or voice note and I’ll answer it before you set off.

Then off you go! Once you’re in resort you’re on your own (with your one-pager), and you’ll be absolutely fine.

FAQ

Do you book things for me?

No. You book everything directly with the providers. I’ll point you to the right people and share my discount codes, so you’ll know exactly who to contact and what to ask for.

Can I record the call?

Yes, please do. A voice memo on your phone works perfectly.

We’ve already booked some things. Is it still worth it?

Definitely. Tell me what’s booked when you pick your slot and we’ll build everything else around it.

When are the calls?

Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, French time. Your booking page shows the times in your own time zone. I only open a couple of slots a week, so in busy weeks they can go quickly.

Can I message you while we’re in resort?

You’re very welcome to email me or message me on social media, just like everyone else does. But in winter I get hundreds of messages almost every day. I try my best to read and answer every single one, but I can’t guarantee a reply, because in-resort help isn’t part of the Power Hour. Your Before You Fly message is different: that one I’ll always answer. And your one-pager has everything you need, including the useful numbers.

What if I need to cancel or move my call?

No stress. You can move your call for free up to 48 hours before, using the link in your calendar invite. Changed your mind altogether? You get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your call. All the details are in the refunds bit of the small print.

Is it only for La Plagne?

Yes. La Plagne is the place I know inside out, from every village to the best spot for a hot chocolate when the weather turns.

The small print

• The Power Hour is advice only. I don’t make bookings or payments for you, and I’m not a travel agent.
• You make all bookings directly with providers, and any contract is between you and that provider.
• The Before You Fly message is one message (or voice note), answered once.
• In-resort help isn’t part of the Power Hour. You can message me during your stay like anyone else, but I can’t guarantee a reply.
• The price is £100, paid in advance by card.
• Some of the companies I recommend are partners. If you book with them I may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you, and I’ll always tell you which ones they are.

Refunds and changes

• Changed your mind? You get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your call.
• Need to move your call? That’s free, up to 48 hours before.
• Less than 48 hours’ notice or a no-show: no refund. If something like illness comes up, I’ll offer you one new slot.
• Once our call has happened, the Power Hour has been delivered, so it can’t be refunded.
• If I ever have to cancel, you choose: a new slot or a full refund.
• If you haven’t booked your call within 3 months of paying, I’ll refund you.
• To ask for a refund, just email jen@thatslaplagne.com.