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One for you please travelman

I am looking for a hotel/villa - at least 3* for 1 week for 2 adults and 2 children (2 and 5) flying from a London airport or Southend?

We can go on Sat 16th July or at a push Friday 15th July at night.

The budget is £1500 any chance of getting anything.

Would like Portugal or Turkey, but anywhere would be acceptable for this budget. Somewhere where there isnt too many louts though, maybe a bit secluded but not too difficult to get around, would consider hiring a car if necessary. Would prefer somehwere with a spa nearby maybe!

I know I am asking for a lot, but if you dont ask you dont get!
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  • mike_paterson
    mike_paterson Posts: 1,473 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Southend Airport currently only flys passengers to Jersey and then only on a Saturday !
    Rgds
    Mike
    To infinity and beyond!
  • d_forway
    d_forway Posts: 17 Forumite
    Oh well never mind, dont fancy jersey this time around!
  • CAE
    CAE Posts: 644 Forumite
    I've just booked a weeks holiday to Turkey through last minute.com @ £269 per adult to a 4 star named hotel, Half board. No children travelling though. There did seem to be quite a few offers, so suggest you search there for a start.

    I've always had good deals through last minute.
  • aerostar
    aerostar Posts: 1,738 Forumite
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    Had a quick look here -

    (NB I have nothing to do with any travel company - this is what I found very quickly)

    http://www.firstchoice.co.uk

    select Lastminute holidays or similar name


    Stanstead - Ibiza self catering 3* apartments Villas Del Sol Apartments in Santa Eulalia, (also via Luton)

    One bedroom apartments sleep up to 4 adults (3rd and 4h beds are camp beds or similar) and have a twin bedroom, bath, shower, WC, kitchenette (with two electric rings and fridge), ceiling fan and balcony or terrace.
    Entertainment

    Evening Entertainment programme (regular), Lounge, TV/games area, Live shows (cabaret), Karaoke.
    For children

    Paddling pool (freshwater), Outdoor Play area, Mini disco.


    Facilities
    Nearby

    Just 1.6km from the centre of Santa Eulalia, there are a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants within 100m and the beach is only 900m away.
    On site

    2 Outdoor Swimming pools (freeform), Sun terrace, Sunbeds, Parasols. International restaurant (à la carte), Bar, Terrace bar (with large screen TV/snacks served). Bakery*. Reception (limited times), TV area with satellite TV (foreign), Safety deposit box facility*, Courtesy changing room. Gardens (decorative).




    Cost £959.60 2 adults 2 children

    Flight timings not brilliant/ late night early morning, return Resort transfers included

    Stansted Ibiza (2hrs 15mins)
    Sat 16 Jul 2005 Sun 24 Jul 2005
    Departs: 22:50 Departs: 03:15
    Arrives: 02:15 on Sun Arrives: 04:40
    Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice
  • Mr_Warren_2
    Mr_Warren_2 Posts: 991 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    .....Have you thought about contacting a travel agent?
  • spursman
    spursman Posts: 247 Forumite
    just found & costed this for you in Turkey








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    £1135.60






    Sat 16 Jul 2005

    Gatwick to Turkey

    1 Week

    2 Adults, 2 Children







    The total holiday price includes a discount of £99.60







    Gatwick Dalaman (3hrs 45mins)
    Sat 16 Jul 2005 Sat 23 Jul 2005
    Departs: 14:00 Departs: 21:05
    Arrives: 20:05 Arrives: 23:25
    Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice

    Pre-bookable seating not selected Sit Together

    In-Flight Meals included Exclude In-flight Meals

    20kg Baggage Allowance









    Turkey - Turquoise Coast (allocated On Arrival), Turkey View Details

    2 x Double Room
    Private Bath Or Shower, Toilet
    Change Room Type

    Bed & Breakfast







    Return transfers included from the airport to your accommodation Make Own Arrangements

    No car booked







    £1.20 voluntary contribution included Remove Contribution



    £1135.60









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  • spursman
    spursman Posts: 247 Forumite
    just found & costed this for you in Portugal









    New Search



    Holiday Search



    Holiday Search Results



    Accommodation Choice



    Child Ages



    Room Choice



    Holiday Price








    Help with this page
    Chat online

    Call 0870 850 3999
    Mon - Fri
    (8am - 10pm)
    Sat (9am - 8pm)
    Sun (9am - 8pm)







    Here are the details of your selected holiday. The price shown is for your whole party and includes your online discount and extra holiday costs. Plus remember all our holiday prices are the lowest prices in the UK - guaranteed!




    £1355.60






    Sat 16 Jul 2005

    Stansted to Algarve

    1 Week

    2 Adults, 2 Children







    The total holiday price includes a discount of £139.60







    Stansted Faro (2hrs 45mins)
    Sat 16 Jul 2005 Sat 23 Jul 2005
    Departs: 14:55 Departs: 18:45
    Arrives: 17:45 Arrives: 21:30
    Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice

    Pre-bookable seating not selected Sit Together

    In-Flight Meals included Exclude In-flight Meals

    20kg Baggage Allowance









    Albergaria Marina Rio in Lagos, Algarve View Details

    2 x Twin Room
    Balcony, Private Bath, Shower, Toilet
    Change Room Type

    Bed & Breakfast







    Return transfers included from the airport to your accommodation

    No car booked Hire a Car







    £1.20 voluntary contribution included Remove Contribution



    £1355.60









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    both these holidays are 3-4 star hotels. self catering would be cheaper still
    this whole search took less than 5 mins if you have a computer you dont need travelman you can do it all yourself
  • Saint_Chris
    Saint_Chris Posts: 3,876 Forumite
    How about something like this. Fly from luton to tenerife with Monarch on the 16th for £399.
    stay at the 4* Bittacora hotel (gets brill reviews) for £651 with wintersunshineholidays.co.uk
    then hire a car for £150 for a week to see the island, you can go up mount tiede, take the kids to the aqua park, go to see the parrot show. and loads of other things.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    All Inclusive

    16-Jul-2005 Departs 23:05
    London Gatwick to Majorca - Palma
    7 nights

    HOTEL SOL BALMORAL
    3 Star , All Inclusive
    Direct Holidays

    Your details & basic price

    Price breakdown Unit price Quantity Price

    ADULT BASIC PRICE £249.00 2 £498.00
    CHILD BASIC PRICE £199.00 1 £199.00
    2ND CHILD PRICE £199.00 1 £199.00
    FUEL CHARGE SH £15.00 2 £30.00
    FUEL CHARGE SH £15.00 2 £30.00
    FLIGHT MEAL £10.00 2 £20.00
    FLIGHT MEAL £10.00 2 £20.00
    LATE BOOKING FEE £12.00 2 £24.00
    LATE BOOKING FEE £12.00 2 £24.00

    Total £1044.00


    All Inclusive

    Travel itinerary
    16-Jul-2005 Departs 07:00
    London Gatwick to Fuerteventura
    7 nights

    OASIS VILLAGE
    3 Star , All Inclusive
    Direct Holidays



    Your details & basic price

    Price breakdown Unit price Quantity Price

    ADULT BASIC PRICE £269.00 2 £538.00
    CHILD BASIC PRICE £189.00 1 £189.00
    2ND CHILD PRICE £189.00 1 £189.00
    FUEL CHARGE SH £20.00 2 £40.00
    FUEL CHARGE SH £20.00 2 £40.00
    FLIGHT MEAL £10.00 2 £20.00
    FLIGHT MEAL £10.00 2 £20.00
    LATE BOOKING FEE £12.00 2 £24.00
    LATE BOOKING FEE £12.00 2 £24.00

    Total £1084.00



    https://www.directholidays.co.uk (late Deals 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
    How about Italy with https://www.ryanair.com
    15th to 22nd stansted to Venice (treviso) £268 for all 4 passengers
    Accom in Jesolo
    http://www.jesolo.it/default.asp?L=3
    or http://www.venere.com
    Hotels from around £350 per room for 7 nights
    or
    stansted to Bologna (forli) for £283
    hotels in Rimini or catolica with https://www.hotelscomparison.com or https://www.adria.net from only £215 per room per week

    or Lake Garda.
    Fly into Verona (Brescia) for £450
    Fly into Milan (further away,definately need a car) for £236
    rooms for a week from £258 with https://www.hotelscomparison.com
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