Family holiday for 6

choccyface2006

My boyfriend and I have £3000 between us to spend on a family holiday.

Each of us has 2 children, although my eldest will be 15 on the 21st August at the time so maybe classed as an adult.

We have found it best to book two rooms in the past and this is what we would be looking to do this year, we are happy to do this on two bookings if we can save money this way by geting a child free place. We have been to Majorca and Menorca the last two years and are looking for somewhere differant.

We are not sure where to go but have the following requirements....

Must be half board (for AI we could stretch abit more on the price)
Must have a nice sandy beach nearby.
Must be during August.

It would be good to be in a larger hotel as making friends is important to the kids, especially the teen.
Prefably mostly english guests (boyfriend insists on this)


Any ideas anyone?

Thank you!

Sarah x

sloppychops

Do you want to go for a week or a fortnight?
And
What airports can you fly from?

choccyface2006

Sorry, how daft of me.

Two weeks, Manchester would be first choice, then Blackpool.

Sarah

bluenose1

I know you said you didnt want Majorca but we have just booked for 2 adults and 3 kids to go to Alcudia last week of summer holidays. As the eldest is 14 he was classed as an adult. It is a pain having more than 4 in accomodation as there is less choice and the price increases significantly.

Booked flights through easyjet from Liverpool to Palma for £830.

We chose private apartments from www.ownersdirect.co.uk as last time we went to Alcudia there were lots of bars catering for kids of a night etc.

However did notice you could go to Belleview apartments which has lots of entertainment etc all inclusive.
2 x 2 one bedroom apartments for summer hol weeks = £1253 - this is if you book through www.diytravel.co.uk

Taxi each way to Alcudia is approx £100
Plus insurance would be required.

However I think that is a good deal.

Good luck in finding a holiday

choccyface2006

Thanks Bluenose.

I love Majorca, we went to Palma Nova last year but drove to Alcudia and boyfriend stayed at the Alcudia Pins three years ago. But I really fancy a change this time, maybe a greek island?

Sarah

sloppychops

This one is for the Costa Brava.I know you said 2 rooms but this is a 2 bedroomed apartment,worth taking a look at.

Tue, 07 Aug 07
Flight FR9698 13:20 Depart Blackpool (BLK)
16:35 Arrive Girona Barcelona (GRO)

Tue, 21 Aug 07
Flight FR9697 11:30 Depart Girona Barcelona (GRO)
12:55 Arrive Blackpool (BLK)

Total £528.72
https://www.ryanair.com

San Eloy Apartments,Tossa de Mar
All Inclusive
2 bedroomed apartment(caters for 6 people)
Total £2097.37
https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk


Grand Total £2626.09


Hotel reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g230087-d314884-Reviews-Aparthotel_San_Eloy-Tossa_de_Mar_Costa_Brava_Catalonia.html

http://www.holidaywatchdog.com/Tossa_De_Mar-Holiday-Reviews-238.html

http://www.realholidayreports.com/reports/reports.asp?hotel_id=19078

choccyface2006

Looks interesting Sloppychops thanks. I will show BF. Have you seen anything outside Spain at all? Two rooms are still prefable as the kids don't always get along!

Sarah

sloppychops

FLIGHT DETAILS
Wed 15 Aug 2007 - Thu 30 Aug 2007 for 15 nights
Manchester / Dalaman Wed 15 Aug 2007 1940-0155 XLA264V Economy XL Airways
Dalaman / Manchester Thu 30 Aug 2007 0255-0530 XLA265V Economy XL Airways

Total £1392 (using promo code for £20pp off,pm me for it if needed)
https://www.xl.com

Devamli Boutique Hotel 4 stars,Icmeler,Turkey
Half Board
2 rooms
Total £946
https://www.findmeaccom.com

Grand Total £2338 transfers still needed

Reviews
http://www.holiday-truth.com/holiday_truths/hotel_reviews/1025/Devamli%20Hotel/

choccyface2006

Thanks Sloppychops!