Help please- Winter Sun for 2 around 8th November

Doublespresso

I'm looking to take my GF away around the 8th Nov as it's her birthday, times are hard so not looking to spend too much but still make it a reasonably nice/comfy break

I'm looking for somewhere sunny, not too far away flying out of London.
Was thinking of the Canaries, but open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

mandragora_2

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/spain/canaryislands/729056/Winter-sun-escapes.html

this article might help - I've never managed a break in Nov, as I'm tied to school hols, - so I'm jealous - enjoy yourselves!

Sagz_2

We are going on the 1st Nov (back on the 8th) to Tunisia with Thomas Cook. Sahara Beach hotel, AI, flying from Stansted, under £600 for the 2 of us.

We've been to Tunisia in early October and it was very hot so are hopeful of some nice sun - although the days are short (sunset around 6pm).

Doublespresso

Can anyone recommend specific deals?
Or perhaps sites that might have good deals?

Hathor_

What a perfect birthday present! she is one lucky lady;)

Websites you should check out:
directline-holidays.co.uk/Canaries
cheapholidaydeals.co.uk/winter-sun/
lastminute.com/site/travel/holidays/winter_sun/homepage.html
(I can't post with links,sorry!)

Enjoy yourselves and "Happy B'day!"

mandragora_2

can second using directline - they are very price competitive, if you're looking for a deal, but don't need lots of customer service to hold your hand.

saveapenny

If you can do Luton 5th -12th Ryanair have a flight for £104 to Lanzarote for 2 if you can get away with cabin luggage only and have a visa electron card
Then hotel Sands Beach Resort with
http://www.hotelpronto.com/Customer/Availability/HotelDetails.aspx?HotelId=84232544&SearchDetails=G2009.11.05!2009.11.12!!79736080!-1!-1!-1!-1!-1!-1!84232544!-1!!!!0!2!0!&PreviousSearchId=79736080&VAError=-2147483648&IsSubmit=False&SiteId=8&Prev=1&ActiveBasketGuid=3a6e3cb3-29d2-47d6-971a-dc8ebf5d3b8c for £140 for 2 BB
total (exc transfers)£244

or of you want to go AI Thomson have the Riu for
Riu Olivina Resort
Playa De Los Pocillos, Lanzarote
7 nights
All Inclusive

Thu 05/11/2009 to
Thu 12/11/2009
Rooms: 1 bedroom apartment
£572 for both

£676 AI for 2 at a good 4* hotel

Doublespresso

Thanks saveapenny, I like the idea of AI.
Excuse my ignorance, but how do I go about finding those deals? I found the Thompson site confusing..
Which would be the good 4* hotel?
Is there anything decent available for 7 days leaving on the 8th Nov?
Thank you

saveapenny wrote: »

If you can do Luton 5th -12th Ryanair have a flight for £104 to Lanzarote for 2 if you can get away with cabin luggage only and have a visa electron card
Then hotel Sands Beach Resort with
http://www.hotelpronto.com/Customer/Availability/HotelDetails.aspx?HotelId=84232544&SearchDetails=G2009.11.05!2009.11.12!!79736080!-1!-1!-1!-1!-1!-1!84232544!-1!!!!0!2!0!&PreviousSearchId=79736080&VAError=-2147483648&IsSubmit=False&SiteId=8&Prev=1&ActiveBasketGuid=3a6e3cb3-29d2-47d6-971a-dc8ebf5d3b8c for £140 for 2 BB
total (exc transfers)£244

or of you want to go AI Thomson have the Riu for
Riu Olivina Resort
Playa De Los Pocillos, Lanzarote
7 nights
All Inclusive

Thu 05/11/2009 to
Thu 12/11/2009
Rooms: 1 bedroom apartment
£572 for both

£676 AI for 2 at a good 4* hotel

delwynshd

the 8th is more expensive, take the offer on the 5th thats an excellent price!

Del

saveapenny

If you go to the thomsons site and click hotel then use the drag down
for your dates but I think that hotel was only available on the 5th- 12th or 12th-19th http://www.thomson.co.uk/hotels.html
The Riu is a good brand 4* AI but I'm sorry I got it wrong that Riu is only a 3* but you can use the 4* hotel next door as well
Here is a direct link to the Riu site http://www.riu.com/en-uk/Paises/spain/lanzarote/hotel-riu-olivina-resort/index.jsp for more information
The flights were a bit more expensive on the 8th

saveapenny

How about this one to the Algarve
Thomsons site again and another Riu but a 5* Palace hotel which are excellent
4. Riu Palace Algarve
Olhos D'Agua, Algarve
7 nights
Half Board

Sun 08/11/2009 to
Sun 15/11/2009
£405

Flights with Ryanair again £128
£533 for 2 exc transfers

Or flights with Monarch from Gatwick for £132
direct link to hotel for information http://www.riu.com/en-uk/Paises/portugal/algarve/hotel-riu-palace-algarve/index.jsp it realy is luxury