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Package holidays - confused
Holibobs11 · 09/06/2022 10:44
We have always travelled independently but this year I keep hearing it is safe to book a package and also that they are cheaper. I have been searching and so far they are far more expensive and from what I can see the accommodation isn’t as nice and certainly only 1 bedroom rather than 2. Started with Jet2 and they are £££ especially avoiding the nighttime flights. Tui seems a tad cheaper but still not loads. Am I missing something or is it because I’m good at finding independent pleasant bargains?! Are there any other agents to try. Possibly it’s because we are only looking at self catering - maybe package inclusive is cheaper than independent inclusive? What is the docfe
AbleCable · 10/06/2022 10:18
@BarbaraofSeville Yes, I know. That's why I said 'usually' and 'probably' and not 'always'. It varies - not least between the tour operators, the hotel booking sites and booking directly (which is sometimes, but not always, the cheapest).
Holibobs11 · 10/06/2022 12:39
Thanks everyone. The nature of our business and medical conditions means we can’t book really far in advance and need flights at a decent time of day. I have finally found an indie holiday I’m happy with : JET2 flights at a decent time and price, not from our local airport but we have friends we can stay . They offered me the related package holidays but still £1000 cheaper to go with the lovely independent rentals I have found. So finally satisfied . All really useful info given so thank you and enjoy your holidays x
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