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Cheap holiday but peaceful - challenge!

sallytheteamonkey
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Hi money savers,
I have a problem (a good problem I guess!). My bf and I have booked 2Nov - 8Nov off work and want to go somewhere sunny. It seems the only place we can afford is Gran Canaria (that will also be sunny) though my first choice is Egypt.
We would prefer all inclusive but understand this may not be possible. We can fly from anywhere in London. Ideally we would like as many of our 6 nights off work as possible to be on holiday, but even 3nights (min) or 4 nights would be good.
I really want to relax and we would ideally not be in a particularly family place. I'd like somewhere quietish - is this completely unrealistic for a package hol?
Ok here comes the crazy part - if it's not an AI hol, our budget is £200. If it is AI then £250. I can't find anywhere that looks half way decent for this cost. They all seem to be enormous hotels with loads of families.
Can anyone help? I'd be so grateful. I'm finding it very stressful looking for this!
Thank you thank you thank you
Sally
I have a problem (a good problem I guess!). My bf and I have booked 2Nov - 8Nov off work and want to go somewhere sunny. It seems the only place we can afford is Gran Canaria (that will also be sunny) though my first choice is Egypt.
We would prefer all inclusive but understand this may not be possible. We can fly from anywhere in London. Ideally we would like as many of our 6 nights off work as possible to be on holiday, but even 3nights (min) or 4 nights would be good.
I really want to relax and we would ideally not be in a particularly family place. I'd like somewhere quietish - is this completely unrealistic for a package hol?
Ok here comes the crazy part - if it's not an AI hol, our budget is £200. If it is AI then £250. I can't find anywhere that looks half way decent for this cost. They all seem to be enormous hotels with loads of families.
Can anyone help? I'd be so grateful. I'm finding it very stressful looking for this!
Thank you thank you thank you
Sally
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Hiya
What dates can you fly out from?
When do you need to back in the UK (what date you back to work)
Egypt is out of the question on your budget you may get the Canary Islands
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Hi Del
Thanks for the reply. Earliest we can fly is 2nd Nov. Latest we can return is 8th nov. We are both back to work on the 9th.
If we can get Egypt for £300 (I know still unlikely!!) we could stretch to that.
Thanks for any help!
Sally0 -
The end of half term holidays haven't quite finished and the winter flights haven't fully started yet for that week, limiting your choice.
The 9th-15th Nov would have more choice of flights.Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.0 -
expedia has
Flight: 2 roundtrip tickets
07:00 Depart London (LGW)
Arrive Tenerife (TFS) 11:30 Thu 4-Nov
Duration: 4hr 30mn
easyJet 8703
Direct flight
18:50 Depart Tenerife (TFS)
Arrive London (LGW) 23:00 Mon 8-Nov
Duration: 4hr 10mn
easyJet 8706
Direct flight
Fiesta Hotel Paraiso Complejo
Adeje, Sta Cruz de Tenerife
This Adeje hotel is situated near the airport. Playa del Bobo and Los Cristianos Beach are area attractions. Another area point of interest is Puerto Colon.
Total: £615.60
Avg/person: £307.80Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.0
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