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  • veggie4life
    veggie4life Posts: 420 Forumite
    doing it seperately seems much better! My only concern would be the issue of transfers especially because im normally used to go Countries which use a language I can speak lol

    What d'you guys think about transfers from hotel to resort ?

    your such a great bunch its delightfu lto find people who go out of their way to help you! In london all im used to is brushing past someone on the train and getting grunted at lol

    also would you guys suggest I get insurance form thompson ??


    WOW ive just noticed that saying three adults are travelling returns the hotel at around 300 wheras saying theres 2 adults and a 15 y o returns results around 700. Surely I could just say my sons an adult :-s
    Merry Christmas MSE!
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Doing it via Thomsons then adding flights and transfers is often the best of both world but I always book hotel and flights seperatly and the language issuse isnt a problem even if the taxi driver doesnt speak much english just show him your hotel voucher and you will get there.
    That second deal I posted does inc Thomsons transfers by coach from Paphos to the hotel I added it because its only £15pp return you would be hard pushed to get it cheaper
    Dont use Thomsons for your insurance search on https://www.travelsupermarket.co.uk a 2 week policy shouldnt cost no more than £10pp a 1 week about £6pp
    Most companies would class a 15 year old as an adult but I agree its often cheaper to inc kids as adults because of under occ. supplements and a 3rd adult gets a reduction but using Thomsons hotel or other hotel bookers you pay per room.
    I have just booked mine for 26th June First Choice wanted over £1700 for the 2 of us I have booked flights with xl and hotel direct its come to just over £900 for the 2 of us for 2 weeks in Santorini
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • veggie4life
    veggie4life Posts: 420 Forumite
    saveapenny you've helped me so much i feel the need for a virtual hug *hugs*

    I would love to go for the deal you posted however my only concern is the adult / child issue. Do you think there could be a problem later on if I did in fact class my 15 yo son as an adult?
    Merry Christmas MSE!
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Sorry just noticed this

    The elevated position of the Atlantica Bay makes it unsuitable for less mobile guests.
    This hotel is part of the Thomson Gold selection, which has been designed specifically for couples, therefore we do not accept bookings here for children under the age of 16. Please see the A-Z Guide for more information.
    I will search for another hotel
    As long as the hotel as not got ages ristrictions its fine to book a 15yr old as an adult


    Louis Phaethon Beach Hotel 4T
    PaphosCyprus (Paphos)
    7 nights
    All Inclusive

    Sat 16/06/2007 to
    Sat 23/06/2007
    Rooms: Twin room

    extra 20pp for 4*AI

    TOTAL IN TRANSFERS £636.94 based on 3 adults £636.94 based on 2 adults + 1 15yr old doing it hotel flight transfer
    Package
    £1192

    If this is too much over budget I can start again
    And please its Mandy now we have hugged. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • veggie4life
    veggie4life Posts: 420 Forumite
    lol thanks mandy, tyler here. My tight budget blown out the water there!

    I was trying the thompson website most of the night but when i find a hotel the flights seem to be sold out which is a real bummer. Whole night spent looking nothing gained hate that feeling lol
    Merry Christmas MSE!
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    I will have a good look see whats about using those cheap xl flights.
    But if you work out your spending money your gettign all your snacks and drinks for 3 people for £180 extra so it seems alot over but is it really?
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • veggie4life
    veggie4life Posts: 420 Forumite
    oh is it 636 ?

    its just I saw the 1000 and something but ive just realised you meant thats what it would be if I booked it as a package! Sorry ! Slightly slow tonight!

    You seem to be fantastic at this searching compared to me!

    Paphos seems a lovely area but i'll give anywhere a go (within reason) if that helps you at all!
    Merry Christmas MSE!
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    lol...yeah £636 for all 3 and the package is £1192
    Years of being to tight and wanted a good holiday for penny's lol

    There is a SC one with https://www.eclipsedirect.co.uk to Turkey but to be honest there isnt much about thats decent with decent flying times its the problem I had for the week after for our holiday all the decent flight times seem to have gone

    £461.97

    Mon 18 Jun 2007

    London Luton to Turkey

    1 Week

    3 Adults

    London Luton Dalaman (4hrs)
    Mon 18 Jun 2007 Tue 26 Jun 2007
    Departs: 21:25 Departs: 04:20
    Arrives: 03:20 on Tue Arrives: 06:40
    Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice


    20kg Baggage Allowance

    Please note, as this flight leaves in 5 days, your tickets will not be sent to you in the post. The tickets will be available for collection at the airport on your departure date before you check-in.


    Blue Bay`s Hotel And Apartments in Marmaris, Turkey

    1 x Two Bedrooms
    Change Room Type

    Self Catering
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • veggie4life
    veggie4life Posts: 420 Forumite
    thanks for all your wondeful help!

    Thompson seems to be drying up so i'll give that website (eclipse) a go thanks again!
    Merry Christmas MSE!
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