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  • boufje
    boufje Posts: 163 Forumite
    Hi

    I am looking to book a family holiday, but we have quite specialised needs,

    my father is 76, some mobility problems (walks with two sticks) and is interested in archaeology and other cultures.
    My mother is 60, and loves sunbathing and massages, spa treatments. dos not like cruises.
    Younger sister - loves diving and water sports
    Me - not too bothered, as long as it is clean and quiet, planning to sunbathe and read.

    We are looking to go for a week, departing on Saturday 11th November, or Sunday 12th November from either London or Birmingham.

    Given my father's age, he is not allowed to fly for more than 5 hours, and we are happy to pay extra for him to have more leg room. I was thinking of going to one of the new resorts in Egypt - sharm or taba, leaving my sister to do some diving, my mother to enjoy a spa and maybe taking the parents for a 2 day trip to Cairo. We are very happy to book a taxi and arrange trips ourselves.

    As they don't drink, I am not sure if there is any need to go all inclusive, but would welcome views. Our budget is about £500

    Thanks in advance for your help.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Boufje
    Is that £500 per person?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • boufje
    boufje Posts: 163 Forumite
    yes, sorry £500 per person - it would be a bit optomistic otherwise!
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    boufje wrote:
    yes, sorry £500 per person - it would be a bit optomistic otherwise!
    Yes thats what i thought lol but had to ask as i have been asked to do quotes with really small budgets per person.
    "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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    Boufje

    12th-19th November from Gatwick
    Grand Rotana Resort&Spa 5 stars,Sharm El Sheikh,Egypt
    Bed & Breakfast
    2 Superior rooms
    Total £1604.40

    Or
    Savoy Hotel 5 stars £1748.40

    Both include flight meals and transfers.

    https://www.mytravel.com

    Check out reviews here
    http://www.holiday-truth.com/holiday_truths/resort_hotels/Egypt/
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • ellas9602
    ellas9602 Posts: 721 Forumite
    Hi :hello:

    Im looking to go somewhere nice and hot in February. Two of the adults are actaully teenagers + 2 younger kids 10 & 12 so it may be worth going AI for me? Would consider villa tho if this worked out cheaper??

    1. Can fly from any North West airport
    2. 1 week.
    3. Dept 10-11th february
    4. Night flights are acceptable.
    5. 4 adults 2 kids.
    6. AI?
    7. No rowdiness!
    8. Somewhere still warm in October.
    Budget £400 would be nice PP.

    Many thanks in advance :beer:
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Boufje

    Sun 12 Nov 2006 - Sun 19 Nov 2006 for 7 nights
    London Gatwick / Sharm El Sheikh Sun 12 Nov 2006 1255-2000 XLA6064 Economy Excel Airways
    Sharm El Sheikh / London Gatwick Sun 19 Nov 2006 2100-0105 XLA6065 Economy Excel Airways

    Total £649 (using promotion code,pm me for it)
    https://www.xl.com

    Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort & Villas 5 stars
    Bed & Breakfast
    2 rooms
    Total £699.04

    Grand Total £1348.04

    Other hotel options with flights as above
    Lti Grand Azur Resort 5 stars all inclusive Total £1429.36
    Domina Coral Bay Oasis 5 stars b&b Total £1465.62
    Kiroseiz Three Corners Resort Hotel 5 stars all inclusive Total £1464.36
    Crowne Plaza Resort 5 stars half board Total £1657.62

    All rooms bookable through
    https://www.freedomdirect.co.uk

    Transfers will be cheaper by airport taxi.
    "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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    Ellas
    Do you want 2 rooms with 2 adults and 1 child in each?
    Or 2 adults and 2 children in one and 2 adults in another?
    Or
    All in same room if possible?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • boufje
    boufje Posts: 163 Forumite
    Thanks for these quotes sloppychops. I will telephone my mother this evenig and hopefully book then.
  • ellas9602
    ellas9602 Posts: 721 Forumite
    Ellas
    Do you want 2 rooms with 2 adults and 1 child in each?
    Or 2 adults and 2 children in one and 2 adults in another?
    Or
    All in same room if possible?


    Hi Sloppychops

    any sleeping arangement is fine by us, cheapest option please. I need this holiday to be as cheap as possible!

    Thanks
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