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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    BJWJ
    How about Cyprus,i know you said flight only 3 hours but take a look.

    Sat, 15 Jul 06
    Flight TOM 3883 14:20 Depart Cardiff (CWL)
    20:55 Arrive Paphos (PFO)

    Sat, 22 Jul 06
    Flight TOM 3884 21:55 Depart Paphos (PFO)
    00:55 Arrive Cardiff (CWL)

    Total £641.94
    Also return transfers are bookable with flight @£45
    https://www.thomsonfly.com

    Kefalos Beach Tourist Village 4 stars,Paphos
    One Bedroom (2-4) Half Board
    Total £585.86
    https://www.otbeach.com

    Grand Total £1272.80

    Reviews
    http://www.holiday-truth.com/holiday_truths/hotel_reviews/2006/Kefalos%20Beach%20Village/
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Aly
    I posted this yesterday not sure if you missed it.

    Aly

    Going outAirline: Sun Express
    Depart: Glasgow
    10 July 2006 20:00
    Arrive: Dalaman
    11 July 2006 02:30

    Coming backAirline: Sun Express
    Depart: Dalaman
    24 July 2006 15:30
    Arrive: Glasgow
    24 July 2006 18:30

    Total based on 3 adults and 2 children £1,175.00
    https://www.thomascook.com

    Bella Mare 3 stars Icmeler,Turkey
    Half Board
    2 rooms
    Total £668.30
    https://www.otbeach.com

    Return Transfers £90 https://www.icmeleronline.com

    Grand Total £1933.30

    Or other hotel options all with flight and transfers as above.

    Intermar Hotel 3 star plus in Marmaris 2 rooms half board @ £2161.38
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    BJWJ
    How about Bulgaria

    Going outAirline: First Choice Airways
    Depart: Cardiff
    17 July 2006 13:40
    Arrive: Bourgas
    17 July 2006 19:10

    Coming backAirline: First Choice Airways
    Depart: Bourgas
    24 July 2006 20:10
    Arrive: Cardiff
    24 July 2006 22:00

    Total £612
    https://www.thomascook.com

    Parkhotel Sineva 4 stars,SVETI VLAS,Sunny Beach,Bulgaria
    All Inclusive
    Total £482.58
    https://www.medhotels.com

    Return Transfers by taxi £84 https://www.holidaytaxis.com (someone might be able to find these cheaper for you)

    Grand Total £1178.58
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • BJWJ
    BJWJ Posts: 24 Forumite
    Hi the bulgaria one looks good, do you know what the flight duration is? Have you seen anything closer to home (Majorca etc), with a 10mth baby wife is not keen on flying to far.
  • nuttyrockeress
    nuttyrockeress Posts: 1,260 Forumite
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    Hi there

    1-All airports you can fly from
    Nottingham East midlands
    Birmingham
    Manchester

    2-Duration
    14 nights

    3-1st & last dates to leave the UK
    07/08/06 - 16/08/06 (have to be back in UK for 12am 31/08/06)

    4-Are night flights acceptable ? (Big point as night flights usually cheaper!)
    Yes, no problems anything to cheapen it up

    5-Party size & kids ages
    2 adults 1 child (He is 12 not 13 til next feb)

    6-Board basis you require (ie self-catering, all-inclusive, h/b, bb...etc)
    H/B but prefer AI

    7-Type of resort, ie quiet, lively
    Crete/any other greek island - not over lively

    8-Any resorts/countries you WOULD NOT go to
    Looking for Greek islands - not really anywhere else

    9-Any other neccesary factors, ie must have kids
    Would like it to be a 4* plus - not a superfamily hotel though please

    10-Prices required by what day/time?
    club, pool, be within 'x' metres from sea...etc
    As soon as possible - want to book in next 48hrs!

    11-Max. budget FOR THE WHOLE PARTY!!! Now I know there is a preconceived idea that if you say maximum £1000 we'll quote £999-99-NOT the case! It just saves us all time, for example if you were looking at peak Season or Whitsun for £125 pp it's a non-starter. Just 'as cheap as posssible' is not a help I'm afraid.
    £2000 max for party

    Thanks vey very much in advance!
    Lyndsey x
    It's nice to be nutty but's more important to be nice
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    BJWJ

    Majorca

    Fri, 14 Jul 06
    Flight TOM 6843 07:15 Depart Cardiff (CWL)
    10:30 Arrive Palma (Majorca) (PMI)

    Fri, 21 Jul 06
    Flight TOM 6844 11:30 Depart Palma (Majorca) (PMI)
    12:55 Arrive Cardiff (CWL)

    Total £402
    https://www.thomsonfly.com

    Sol Balmoral 3 stars Calas de Majorca
    All Inclusive
    Family room
    Total £481.06

    Return Transfers by shuttle £61.83
    Grand Total £944.89

    Or other hotel options with same flight and transfer prices as above

    Hotel Condes De Alcudia 3 stars all inclusive Total £1035.83

    Or

    Sol Mirlos Tordos 3 stars,Palma Nova all inclusive total £1130 Transfers are £41 by shuttle included in total price.

    Reviews
    http://www.holiday-truth.com/holiday_truths/hotel_reviews/2857/Sol%20Tordos-Mirlos%20Hotel/


    All hotels bookable through https://www.otbeach.com
    All transfers through https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk (under holiday extras)

    Th Sol Mirlos sounds the best one.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • BJWJ
    BJWJ Posts: 24 Forumite
    Thanks sloppychops, the options you've given me there are much better than what I have found so far. One last question (promise!), my wife is also intersted in going to the PortAventura resort staying at one of the on-site hotels - best quote i've got so far is £1550 HB staying at the Club Caribe - is that the best I will get? Same dates etc.
    Thanks,BJWJ
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Nuttyrockeress

    Flight details

    Tue 15 Aug 2006 - Tue 29 Aug 2006 for 14 nights
    Out Birmingham/Heraklion Tue 15 Aug 2006 1115-1715 VIK221 Viking Airlines
    Economy

    Back Heraklion/Birmingham Tue 29 Aug 2006 0800-1015 VIK220 Viking Airlines
    Economy

    Total £792 (using promotion code DIVERS for £15pp off)
    https://www.xl.com

    Neptuno Beach Resort 4 star,AMOUDARA
    All Inclusive
    Total £1087.77
    https://www.otbeach.com

    Return transfers by taxi £36 (could be cheaper by airport taxi) https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk

    Grand Total £1815.77
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • nuttyrockeress
    nuttyrockeress Posts: 1,260 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Nuttyrockeress

    Flight details

    Tue 15 Aug 2006 - Tue 29 Aug 2006 for 14 nights
    Out Birmingham/Heraklion Tue 15 Aug 2006 1115-1715 VIK221 Viking Airlines
    Economy

    Back Heraklion/Birmingham Tue 29 Aug 2006 0800-1015 VIK220 Viking Airlines
    Economy

    Total £792 (using promotion code DIVERS for £15pp off)
    https://www.xl.com

    Neptuno Beach Resort 4 star,AMOUDARA
    All Inclusive
    Total £1087.77
    https://www.otbeach.com

    Return transfers by taxi £36 (could be cheaper by airport taxi) https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk

    Grand Total £1815.77

    So now a spanner had a look at the reviews already for Amoudara and they don't seem good. Rooms are damp and smelly - cell like so it says.......
    I looked at Med holidays and the other one I saw was Elounda Beach? Seems ok but can't find many reviews - can anyone help?

    Perhaps i'm asking too much
    It's nice to be nutty but's more important to be nice
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Sorry never looked at reviews,will have a look around and get back to you.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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