General Holiday Enquiries, Hints and Tips

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Last Minute deals - Yes
Bargain Last Minute Deals - No! not in my experience anyway, that may be though because I wont go allocated on arrival or anything bargain basement so to speak.

Marie
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You can always get a last minute holiday in August, but it's unlikely to be a "cheap deal". You will probably pay not much less than the full brochure price and you will probably be limited to either the very expensive places (which not everybody can afford) or the budget apartments with limited facilities, or poor location (which not everybody wants). There are some good AOA deals but you take your chance with these.
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How do these AOA work then?

Can you pay a bit more and get a better star rating?
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i got a good last min deal this august think it was £738 for the 3 of us for a week in benidorm h/b a.o.l we ended up in the lavantie club apart/hotel 5 mins from the beach we had a great time. going back to benni next july but are going to book soon cause we want a named place this time. but if you are ok with a.o.l then go for it
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Think we will go for a AOA because were Just sick to the back teeth of paying extortionate August prices.

Its about time the paying public woke up to the fact that some if not all travel companys are using any school holidays as an excuse to bleed the public dry.

Thanks and rant over....

for now. :bhead
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Why dont you try to book a DIY holiday,we have saved a fortune by doing this.
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Sounds interesting.

What kind of savings are we talking about ?

(We were quoted £3000+ for 2 Adults and 3 kids two weeks self catering to Cyprus in August btw)
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Give me some more details and i will take a look for you.
Where do you want to fly from?
How old are the kids?
What part of Cyprus do you want to stay in?
Are any dates in August ok?

DIY isnt always cheaper but i have found that in most cases for the holidays we have wanted it has been.
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AIRPORT: HUMBERSIDE/Manchester/E.Mid-/Leeds Bradford.

KIDS: 16-14 and 13 years old.

DEP DATE: Any time in August

TO: LARNACA AIRPORT: Proteras/Ayia Nappa(just outside)

2 ROOMS ARE OK IF NEEDED FOR A BETTER DEAL
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Sun, 12 Aug 07
Flight: FCA3746 16:25 Departs: East Midlands
23:05 Arrives: Larnaca

Mon, 27 Aug 07
Flight: FCA3747 00:10 Departs: Larnaca
03:10 Arrives: East Midlands

Total £1,260 with flight meals (although these can be removed,saving £60)
http://www.firstchoice.co.uk

Livas Apartments 3 stars,Protaras/Pernera
self catering
2 rooms
Total £810
http://www.somewhere2stay.com

Return transfers by taxi £162 http://www.shuttledirect.com

Grand Total £2232

Hotel website
http://www.livashotelapts.com/index.htm
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Many thanks for this info.

Much appreciated.

:D
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