First Holiday

highguyuk

Hey,

Me and my OH are looking to go away for a 3/5 days (maybe 7 depending on price) in mid-late June. We havent been on holiday before together - in fact, its very rare that I go on holiday and have never been on a proper package holiday.

Firstly, what are the websites to look around? I know that is general, but you guys know the bargain sites out there ;-)

Secondly, any suggestions on where to go! We will be both 20, although not the "usual" 18-30 clubber. We would want to have a look around culturally if you know what I mean, a holiday shouldn't be about sitting on a beach all day! :rotfl:

Thirdly, well as always, cheap is very good! I think we would want Self Catering and therefore budget for the holiday would be around £200 each.

Any help or suggestions much appreciated! :T

saveapenny

Total £339.00 (use DIVERS code) xl.com
Out: London Gatwick / Santorini Tue 06 Jun 2006 0640-1230 XLA5212 Economy Excel Airways
Back: Santorini / London Gatwick Tue 13 Jun 2006 1330-1525 XLA5213 Economy Excel Airways

then a cheap and cheerful hotel

Anneta 2* in Santorini

In the pretty village of Kamari, you will find the Anneta Hotel. Kamari village is a popular resort offering anything you could ask for on your holiday. Nice seafront promenade with lots of restaurants and cafeterias as well as great shopping alternatives. Kamari village is the right choice for those seeking a genuine Greek Island atmosphere. From here you can do interesting excursions to explore this beautiful Island. Fira is 9 km. Pool area with a small teracce around it. Reception with a lobby, TV room and a bar.

taxi will cost about 7 euros each way
I have some pictures of Kamari I can e-mail you if you send me an e-mail


Room 1: Tariff Room description Total Price
American Breakfast Double/ Twin Standard (Special Offer) £113.00

total for both £452

13th and 20th same price

saveapenny

cheaper with Medhotels £106

new total £445

or pay a couple of quid more and have the 3* Poseidon Beach Twin (2 pax) Inland View Bed & Breakfast
GBP 128.28 total for thsi one £467.28 worth the extra few quid


its right on the front in a brillaint position

black-saturn

You could take a look at this site:

http://www.travelscope.co.uk

The prices of their holidays are very cheap but the downside is there are a few elderly people on them. But once you get to the resort or hotel you can do what you like

saveapenny

Also if you check the weblinks thread at the top of the board there are loads of sites on there to see whats about both for packages and doing DIY holidays

sloppychops

London Gatwick to Malta
14 June 2006 11:30
21 June 2006 08:10
Subtotal* 160.00 Gbp
Booking fee/fuel surcharge/ccharge from £0 to £29 per person
Grand Total for 2 adults £218

You can also fly from other airports for around the same price. I always find it easier booking these flights over the phone.
https://www.malta-bargains.com

BOOKING CRITERIA
Hotel: Canifor 4 star (Malta)
Check-In: 14/06/2006
Check-Out: 21/06/2006
Room Type: 1. Twin (2-3) Half Board
Adults per room: 2
Children per room: 0
Rooms: 1
Total Room Rate: GBP 198.72
https://www.medhotels.com

Grand Total £416.72 Transfers still needed

Or

Same flights as above
Dorirose Holiday Complex ( 3*) in St. Pauls Bay
American Breakfast
Total cost: £98.00
Grand Total £316 transfers still needed
Or half board £383 including flights

https://www.wintersunshineholidays.com

Or

Same flights as above
115 The Strand ( 3 STARS) in Sliema
Bed And Breakfast Total cost: £169.00
Grand Total £387 transfers still needed
https://www.wintersunshineholidays.com

Or
same flights as above
Sunflower ( 3*) in St. Pauls Bay
American Breakfast Total cost: £187.00
Grand total £405 transfers still needed

https://www.wintersunshineholidays.com

Transfers should be no more £30-£40 return by taxi.

highguyuk

Thankyou so much for all your suggestions. Got me thinking about things...

One of them was we would preferable like to fly from a Midlands Airport, just for the sake of not having to travel many hours to get to the London Airports. Another is that it is my OH Bday on the 18th and she will want to be with family so we would look to go before or after this date.

If anyone else has anything else to suggest, feel free. I thankyou once again for your suggestions so far and any suggestions to come. :-)

sloppychops

You can fly from the East Mids airport to Malta on 9th-16th June for a total of £236.
Hotels i quoted above are the same price for these dates.