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Newbie last minute holiday help!

elv_1986
elv_1986 Posts: 4 Newbie
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
Hi all, I'm new to booking holidays abroad and am looking to find a nice last minute deal to Portugal or somewhere similar. I have looked on last minute.com but the deals really aren't any cheaper from what I can see. Were looking to depart on 17 sept (flexible) for seven nights.
Can anyone recommend any places to try to get a nice deal please?
Thanks!
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  • ldeadman1980
    ldeadman1980 Posts: 211 Forumite
    try Travel Republic or Love Holidays
    2011 Wins £3512 2012 Wins £1531
    2013 Wins £2946 2014 Wins £1374
    2015 Wins £2800 So Far!
  • suziqqq
    suziqqq Posts: 293 Forumite
    i just booked 5 nights in spain for 2 for £500 all inclusive with low cost holidays for 21st sept. I use them often also u look u book and travel republic
    If i knew the answers to all the questions i wouldn't be on here :p
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    If you want a true package holiday look at Cosmos, Thomas Cook, Thomson, holiday hypermarket.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • ldeadman1980
    ldeadman1980 Posts: 211 Forumite
    Trouble is with Low cost Holidays is they are no longer ATOL protected
    2011 Wins £3512 2012 Wins £1531
    2013 Wins £2946 2014 Wins £1374
    2015 Wins £2800 So Far!
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    ldeadman1980 wrote: »
    Trouble is with Low cost Holidays is they are no longer ATOL protected

    Exactly! Why bother with them.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • stephb34
    stephb34 Posts: 2,064 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ldeadman1980 wrote: »
    Trouble is with Low cost Holidays is they are no longer ATOL protected

    Also with this Volcano deciding whether its going to erupt or not its risky booking separate components unless you get the right insurance.
  • elv_1986
    elv_1986 Posts: 4 Newbie
    Thankyou for the replys everyone! I will have a look at the suggestions and make sure they are atol protected whoever I use :-)
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Avoid teletext
  • deva
    deva Posts: 936 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Olympic are again your friend: fortnight for under £250
  • elv_1986
    elv_1986 Posts: 4 Newbie
    £250 for 2 weeks sounds a steal! I'll check it out, thanks!!
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