Advise wanted for last minute holiday please

sam79_2

Hi Peeps


I'm looking at booking a last minute holiday in July for Egypt. I cant book at the moment as my son is 17 and has just been told has diabetes type 1 so am not wanting to go away until he is sorted and in a routine with his insulin, plus I need to save some pennies up and keep an eye on what's happening in Egypt.


So what I'm after is advise on how close to book a last minute holiday ? How many days before we fly offers a good deal as I know from checking airline and hotel prices fluctuate quite a bit. Is there a pattern each year to price increase/falls? Any Holiday advisors on this forum who has any info I would gratefully appreciate

Voyager2002

It isn't that simple...

If you get a last-minute bargain it will be something that no-one else wanted, and the reasons they didn't want it might make it unsuitable for you either. So that is a gamble...

If you don't want to gamble, wait until the insulin routine has been established and you are clear on possible budget and then start looking, and book anything that seems right for you and is at the right price.

philip1988

And when you arrange your travel insurance don't forget to inform the insurance company of your son's diabetes

MasterPoo

sam79 wrote: »

Hi Peeps


I'm looking at booking a last minute holiday in July for Egypt. I cant book at the moment as my son is 17 and has just been told has diabetes type 1 so am not wanting to go away until he is sorted and in a routine with his insulin, plus I need to save some pennies up and keep an eye on what's happening in Egypt.


So what I'm after is advise on how close to book a last minute holiday ? How many days before we fly offers a good deal as I know from checking airline and hotel prices fluctuate quite a bit. Is there a pattern each year to price increase/falls? Any Holiday advisors on this forum who has any info I would gratefully appreciate

Hi Sam, last September I decided I wanted a quick get away for myself, my two boys and my mom. We could only go away during half term (Oct), before my older one went off to Uni. I thought I would get a holiday for under $4000 (but I really only wanted to part with £3000). The flights alone were RIDICULOUS, I think the cheapest I was quoted was £4800 :eek: and I just couldn't justify spending that amount for a weeks holiday in Egypt! *I was only looking at 5 star hotels*

My point is, if you are not THAT fussed and don't really mind self catering/2 star/3 star etc/are negotiable then I think you stand a good chance of bagging yourself a bargain!

Last minute booking is a gamble, but I've heard about loads of people bagging themselves a real last minute bargain! GOOD LUCK

sam79_2

Thanks for your comments peeps I really appreciate it