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Cheap, last minute holidays...

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Whocansay · 02/08/2019 18:17

Is this a thing, or am I kidding myself?

I unexpectedly got a bit of extra cash. Not loads, but enough to take me and my 2 dcs away for a bonus holiday - at least I hope so! I was hoping to get a beach holiday for around £1k, just before they go back to school. Can you get good late deals?

Does anyone have any tips on where to look? Or have any other suggestions?

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Needtobuildabridge · 02/08/2019 18:19

Build it yourself! Use www.Skyscanner.com to find flights, then booking.com or hotels.com to find a room :) Saves money and means you have more to enjoy where ever you go :)

newmomof1 · 02/08/2019 18:22

Check Holiday Pirates

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Whocansay · 02/08/2019 18:26

Thank you ladies!

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AutumnMeadows · 02/08/2019 18:32

Try TUI or Jet2 holidays somewhere popular like Spain or Mallorca. I went a few years ago with my two dc and I got a fantastic deal by going into a TUI travel agent as she was able to get something better than the internet by putting us as 2 adults and a child.

You also get ATOL protection with a package which I think is good given today's news of travel companies going bust plus threat of air strikes and so on. Also with 2 children in tow a package is so easy with coach transfers and everything arranged for you. Hope you find something good 🌞

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Whocansay · 02/08/2019 18:51

AutumnMeadows I went alone with the boys with TUI a couple of years ago, and was very happy. Can't see anything for less than about £1500 at the moment - but you think it's less if I go into the store?

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cantthinkofanythingwitty · 02/08/2019 18:55

We booked a holiday a week ago, currently sat on the terrace of my hotel. We booked through teletext, it was the cheapest for us

CuriousMama · 02/08/2019 18:58

Designer travel always get me a good deal. Not sure if they're just local?

CuriousMama · 02/08/2019 18:59

Designer travel.

jarviscockatiel · 02/08/2019 19:02

Try Travelzoo. They have last minute bargains.

AutumnMeadows · 02/08/2019 19:07

Maybe! Worth a try. They'll be really keen to sort something out for you! Is your budget of 1000 for self catering?

AutumnMeadows · 02/08/2019 19:11

Also try loveholidays.com

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Whocansay · 03/08/2019 11:07

Thanks everyone! Who knew that Teletext was still going?!?!

AutumnMeadows I was hoping to get All Inclusive as I'm very lazy, but I appreciate I may have to raise my budget for that. I did look at breaks in the UK, but it seems just as expensive as paying for a holiday abroad .

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