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Single parent summer holiday

I'd like to take my two children (7 & 2) away somewhere with sun, sand and sea. I thought of the canaries? but would welcome any suggestions.

I quite like quiet places - being a female on my own and not being a night owl (can't be with 2 kids!) I have quite a good budget of between £1000 to £1500 (MSE savings).

We'd go for 7 nights from 7th July, flying from Gatwick airport.

I'm not too concerned about children's clubs as I like to keep the kids close and spend time with them. I would like a kiddies pool and a choice of activities to do together and a little bit of luxury for a change if possible.
The best things in life are free.....or at least discounted!!!

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    How about Turkey?

    08 Jul 07 09 Jul 07 Flight (OHY2464) London Gatwick - Dalaman
    21:55 / 04:10 MAIN CABIN
    08 Jul 07 15 Jul 07 Accom LYKIA BOTANIKA 4 SUNS (Fethiye/Calis Beach) TWIN3 (x 1)
    15 Jul 07 15 Jul 07 Flight (OHY2463) Dalaman - London Gatwick
    18:55 / 21:15 MAIN CABIN

    All Inclusive
    Includes flight meals and transfers
    Total £1113
    https://www.goldtrail.co.uk

    Hotel website
    http://www.lykiabotanika.com/site/en/index.php

    Or

    11th-19th July from Gatwick to Dalaman (Marmaris,Turkey)
    Blue Bay Complex 4 stars
    All Inclusive
    Includes flight meals and i added transfers to quote
    Total £795
    https://www.xl.com (holiday section)
    "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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    7th-14th July from Gatwick
    Sunrise Club Playa Paraiso 4 stars,Fuerteventura
    All Inclusive
    Includes flight meals and transfers(can be removed if not wanted)
    Total £959

    https://www.mytravel.com
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    7th-15th July from Gatwick to Rhodes,Greece
    Hotel Doreta Beach 3 stars plus,Tholos,Rhodes
    All Inclusive
    Flight meals and transfers included (can be removed if not wanted)
    Total £897.44
    https://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk

    Hotel website
    http://www.greekhotel.com/dodecane/rhodes/theologos/doreta/home.htm
    "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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    7th-14th July from Gatwick to Alicante (Benidorm)
    Melia Altea Hills 5 stars
    Bed & Breakfast
    Includes flight meals and transfers
    Total £931
    https://www.xl.com (holiday section)
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • budgetflyer
    budgetflyer Posts: 5,949 Forumite
    7th-14th July from Gatwick to Alicante (Benidorm)
    Melia Altea Hills 5 stars
    Bed & Breakfast
    Includes flight meals and transfers
    Total £931
    www.xl.com (holiday section)

    Thats an absolute bargain Sloppy.:T

    The Melia is a fab hotel

    Benidorm is not too far away either, so Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar are do able for a fun day for the kids.
    Google them for money off deals
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Thats an absolute bargain Sloppy.:T

    The Melia is a fab hotel

    Benidorm is not too far away either, so Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar are do able for a fun day for the kids.
    Google them for money off deals

    It looked gorgeous and had great reviews thats why i thought i would post it.Never actually been to Benidorm before as hubby will not go but my sister and family go every year and love it.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Another option

    £681.94 total inc transfers but no flight meals
    https://www.thomsonbeach.co.uk under hotels then add flights and transfers

    Flights

    Leaving:
    Depart: London Gatwick (LGW) 08/07/07 17:50 Arrive: Monastir (MIR) 08/07/07 21:50 Carrier: Thomsonfly
    Returning:
    Depart: Monastir (MIR) 15/07/07 22:55 Arrive: London Gatwick (LGW) 16/07/07 01:05 Carrier: Thomsonfly

    Accommodation Marhaba Beach Hotel 4T Customer Rating
    9/10
    Destination: Tunisia Resort: Sousse Check-in: 08/07/2007 Check-out: 15/07/2007 Duration: 7 nights Board Basis: Half Board
    Rooms selected: Twin room


    AI option
    £907.94 inc transfers but no flight meals same site as above
    Flights

    Leaving:
    Depart: London Gatwick (LGW) 08/07/07 17:50 Arrive: Monastir (MIR) 08/07/07 21:50 Carrier: Thomsonfly
    Returning:
    Depart: Monastir (MIR) 15/07/07 22:55 Arrive: London Gatwick (LGW) 16/07/07 01:05 Carrier: Thomsonfly

    Accommodation Clubhotel Riu Bellevue Park Hotel 4T
    Destination: Tunisia Resort: Port El Kantaoui Check-in: 08/07/2007 Check-out: 15/07/2007 Duration: 7 nights Board Basis: All Inclusive
    Rooms selected: Twin room
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • Boz38
    Boz38 Posts: 53 Forumite
    Hi

    One of my friends went to the suite atlantis fueteventura hotel on her own with 2 kids and had a great time. All Inclusive.
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