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holiday aboroad july 22nd+ help!

Can anyone suggest accomodation or perhaps a package holiday for 2 adults, (doesnt matter about location) during the summer holidays??
On a budget but want to get a good deal. Is there any hope?

or is the best bet to get a last minute deal nearer the time?

please help
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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Where do you want to fly from and what is your budget?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Well my partner and i live far away (lancashire and Wilthshire respectively) so the airports in london (any), bristol or east midlands are options.

    Budget is approx 750 pp.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Sorry forgot to ask,is it for 1 or 2 weeks.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • 2 weeks, leaving prefably at the weekend?
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    London Gatwick Rhodes 2 Weeks Self Catering £369
    loads out there for your budget
    were would you like to go?
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Total £1458.00


    Sandcastles Resort,
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica
    Operator: Direct Holidays
    Hotel rating: 3 Star
    Board type: Self Catering
    Room type: 1 x STUDIO 2
    Arrival: 23-Jul-2006
    Departure: 06-Aug-2006

    Mytravel Airways
    Outbound
    Departing: 09:15 on 23-Jul-2006
    From: London Gatwick
    To: Jamaica - Montego Bay
    Arriving: 13:45 on 23-Jul-2006
    Return
    Departing: 15:45 on 06-Aug-2006
    From: Jamaica - Montego Bay
    To: London Gatwick
    Arriving: 07:25 on 07-Aug-2006

    https://www.directholidays.co.uk
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Total £1484.00



    Three Corners Ocean View,
    Hurghada, Egypt
    Operator: Direct Holidays
    Hotel rating: 4 Star
    Board type: All Inclusive
    Room type: 1 x TWIN 3
    Arrival: 21-Jul-2006
    Departure: 04-Aug-2006

    Excel Airways
    Outbound
    Departing: 11:45 on 21-Jul-2006
    From: London Gatwick
    To: Egypt - Hurghada
    Arriving: 18:55 on 21-Jul-2006
    Return
    Departing: 20:10 on 04-Aug-2006
    From: Egypt - Hurghada
    To: London Gatwick
    Arriving: 23:50 on 04-Aug-2006

    same as above
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Dominican Republic North Bahia Maimon Clubhotel Riu Bachata 4* Out:London - Gatwick 24 Jul 2006 - 10:25 Board Basis: All inclusiveDuration:14 nights Adult
    £799pp https://www.portlanddirect.co.uk
    excellent hotel
    Egypt Taba Holiday Inn Resort 4* Out:London - Gatwick 21 Jul 2006 - 09:40 Board Basis: All inclusive Duration: 14 nights Adult
    £578pp
    as above
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • that is great, thanks! I have been looking at Tunisia, morroco and Turkey, though I went ot the Dominican republic last nov and that was excellent. A hight priorty fir an all inclusive is god food, so ill have a look at the links in more detail later.

    Would you recommend booking now or close to departure, ie, may/June?
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Sat 22 Jul 2006 - Sat 05 Aug 2006 for 14 nights
    Out London Gatwick/Sharm El Sheikh Sat 22 Jul 2006 1000-1715 XLA5264 Excel Airways
    Economy
    Back Sharm El Sheikh/London Gatwick Sat 05 Aug 2006 1815-2200 XLA5265 Excel Airways
    Economy

    Total for 2 adults £571
    https://www.xl.com using promotion code DIVERS for £15pp off flights

    Turquoise Partner Hotel 4 stars
    All Inclusive
    Total £556.51
    https://www.medhotels.com

    Return Transfer £63.60 by taxi https://www.holidaytaxis.com

    Grand Total £1191.10
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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