First Choice £1303 - is it beatable???

Jazzycat

Hi,

we are looking at our summer hols and wonder if its possible to beat the price with First Choice - hol details are as follows:

2 x adults (38,36)
2 x children (5,3)

7 nights - leaving on 10th July 06
07.10am flights - (must be from Stansted)

Menorca - Cala`n Blanes Hotel

1 x twin room

all inclusive basis


thanks in advance for any guidance

saveapenny

cheaper with eclipse direct
£1198

Mon 10 Jul 2006

London Stansted to Menorca

1 Week

2 Adults, 2 Children



London Stansted Mahon (2hrs 15mins) Change / Upgrade Flight
Mon 10 Jul 2006 Mon 17 Jul 2006
Departs: 07:10 Departs: 11:35
Arrives: 10:35 Arrives: 13:00
Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice


In-Flight Meals not included

20kg Baggage Allowance



Cala`n Blanes Hotel in Cala'n Blanes, Menorca View Details

1 x Twin Room
Balcony Or Terrace, Private Bath Or Shower, Toilet
Change Room Type

All Inclusive


Return transfers included from the airport to your accommodation


£1198

saveapenny

Can you only go onthe 10th July, Cheaper flight on the 7th and 14th if I can find the hotel cheaper

saveapenny

Did you know the meals only get about a 70% satifaction rating? https://www.viewdata.net
Scrap the above idea cant find the hotel with no one but F/C

sloppychops

I looked earlier but couldnt find it either.I actually read quite a few negative reviews for this hotel including it being on the very basic side and bad food like you mention Mandy.
The bad food bit would definetly put me off especially if i was wanting to go all inclusive as a big part of your holiday revolves aroung eating at the hotel.

Jazzycat

thanks everyone for yout help. I did wonder about the food rating but compared to the rest of the brochure it didn't fare too badly. Also I have read a number of positive reviews on holiday forums. I think they tend to get low scores as some people expect a far grander food scenario when all inclusive.

We really wanted a hotel that ran a kids club and I know that this is only included via First Choice at this hotel so if we booked direct we wouldn't be able to take advantage of that.

The crux of the situation is that we want a week away in the sun - no more than 2.5hr flight - travel before schools hols (21st July) as prices tend to soar. We want a kids club ideally, near to facilities and if possible all inclusive. If all inclusive then our top end budget would be £1350, we would consider self catering but with an £1100 limit.

I really do appreciate all the help and advice you guys give

saveapenny

Well I suppose if your S/C budget is 1100 and now with eclipse its only 1198 if the food isnt wonderful you can afford to eat out a couple of nights knowing that its not took all your AI budget up.
BTW....not sure if you know but https://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk is part of firstchoice so your not loosing anything

Jazzycat

savapenny,

again thanks for your advice.

As you say we do intend to eat out a few times in the evening as its not that far from some nice places. With kids its so convenient having ice creams and drinks on hand without paying out directly every time. I suppose even if we use the AI facility for breakfast and lunch snacks and a few eveing drinks we will get our monies worth. Last year we went self catering and must have spent £60-£70 just on brekky and lunch bits - we also had to do the washing up!

I never knew about eclipse so thank you so much for that steer - the hundred quid saved will pay for a couple of meals. And as you say we would still get the kids club.

Thanks again!!!!!

sloppychops

Jazzycat
Hope you have a wonderful time.

saveapenny

Your welcome Jazzycat, Just dont forgot our rock and have a fantastic time