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Bank Holiday Travel?

I'm trying to book a trip for two for the 2nd-5th June and obviously by leaving it so last minute there's not really much about. I'm on a relative budget of a couple of hundred pounds each, and don't really mind where we go, although the budget and time frame would limit us to Europe. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

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  • Gaz1980
    Gaz1980 Posts: 44 Forumite
    Hello. Not sure if I can post a link. But this is where we are going:

    Carda Beach Hotel
    Kardamena , Kos/kalymnos
    7 nights, All inclusive Flight from Birmingham
    04 - 10 June e012.

    Overview:
    All inclusive
    7 nights
    2 x Adult
    2 x Extra Room Facility
    2 x In-flight Meal
    15Kg Luggage Allowance
    2 x Coach Transfers
    Double Room For 3 People With View

    2 Extra Room Facility £60.00
    Online Discount £364.00

    Total £1166.00
    Deposit due today

    Airline: Thomas Cook Airlines - TCX4016
    Depart: Birmingham
    04 June 2012 15:35
    Arrive: Kos/kalymnos
    04 June 2012 21:35

    Your Holiday Total : £ 1166.00

    Read more: http://djgaz.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Events&action=display&thread=1845#ixzz1uwBsKLBc
    House buying fell through. Lost £1731.24 :(
  • Starbrite
    Starbrite Posts: 960 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hey

    I've been looking for weeks at trips for this weekend. Everything seems to be expensive :( I reckon they have put prices up to keep us in the UK!

    Anyhows, I've been looking at Marrakech today. Not found a good deal yet.... If I find anything I'll let you know. Most things I have seen are £300 + a person :(
    Aspiring to be financially independent.... from my parents!
  • Starbrite
    Starbrite Posts: 960 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :o Says it all.... Last Min.com Bank Holiday deals

    Barcelona Bank Hol weekend 4 night £357 the following weekend 8th -12th June £175!


    I know prices go up on Banks Hols school hols etc but up by £182 is taking the Micheal :eek:
    Aspiring to be financially independent.... from my parents!
  • blacksta
    blacksta Posts: 919 Forumite
    edited 12 June 2024 at 2:36PM
    I'm trying to book a trip for two for the 2nd-5th June and obviously by leaving it so last minute there's not really much about. I'm on a relative budget of a couple of hundred pounds each, and don't really mind where we go, although the budget and time frame would limit us to Europe. Does anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks!
    in same boat as you - will let you know if i find anything
    I owe £3233 @ 0%
  • deva
    deva Posts: 936 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    use www.skyscanner.net to find flights for your dates then have a look on www.hotelscomparison.co.uk
    however generally weeks are same if not cheaper then a weekend- and this one in particular
    we have week hb on costa dorada for under £250 but it was a struggle for flights
  • We Have hb in costa brava for just over £220 each flights with ryan air to Girona were very cheap when we booked them .
  • headpin
    headpin Posts: 780 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Lot of demand as half term week. Also as double bank holiday it means a lot of people only need to take 3 days annual leave to get a week off. So lots of demand and prices rise. Basic economics I'm afraid!
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