Archive for July, 2009

LastMinute Travel Deals for 29 July 2009

London Departures

St. Lucia from £879: Prices for a seven night holiday staying at the four star Jalousie Plantation on a room-only basis. St. Lucia is the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about – a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. The price includes flights departing from London Gatwick on 30th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

The Gambia from £429: Prices for a seven night cruise on the five star Kairaba Hotel on a room only. The Gambia has much to offer all year round from its unsophisticated charm, wonderful sandy beaches, tropical gardens and nature reserves, craft markets, interesting excursions, exotic culture, friendly people and value for money. The price includes flights departing from London Gatwick on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Rhodes, Greece from £542: Prices for a seven night holiday at the three star Tophotels Molinos Park on an all-inclusive basis. The Doreta Beach is situated on the west coast of Rhodes in Tholos, a small pretty village about 17 kilometres away from the town of Rhodes and 7 kilometres from Diagoras International Airport. The price includes return flights departing from London Gatwick daily from 26th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Tunisa from £459: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star El Mouradi Palace on a bed and breakfast basis. The El Mouradi Palace, air-conditioned throughout, is very well appointed with a covered pool (with jacuzzi), an outdoor pool, sun terraces with sunbeds and parasols, garden, Moorish café, lounge, Turkish bath (massage, sauna & hamman), 3 tennis courts (with equipment for hire), a fitness room and a thalassotherapy centre (for well-being & beauty treatment). The price includes return flights departing from London Gatwick on 8th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Kyrenia, Cyprus from £395: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Riverside Holiday Village on a self catering basis. Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia has miles of natural beaches, and a mild climate to create an idyllic Mediterranean town. Bounded to the north by the sea and to the south by the greenery of the Besparmak (Fivefinger) Mountain range, it offers the most magnificent scenery on the island. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from London Gatwick on 25th July. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Manchester Departures

Kos, Greece from £479: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Aegean View on an all-inclusive basis. The Aegean View is a beautiful hotel situated in a picturesque spot in the area of Psalidi in Kos. It is carefully built with selected materials such as wood and stone, 55 metres above sea level, which gives it magnificent view and open horizon.The price also includes return flights departing from Manchester on 19th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Taba, Egypt from £499: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Mariott Taba Heights on a half-board basis. Egypt’s luxurious resort area of Taba Heights is set in a quiet secluded area and offers access to an unspoilt region on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Lying west of Cairo, the northern shores of the sea are rich in coral reef habitat. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Manchester on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Birmingham / Midlands Departures

Lake Como, Italy from £439: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Grand Hotel Cadenabbia on a half-board basis. The villages on Lake Como each have their own character but all enjoy wonderful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Birmingham International on 19th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Tenerife, Spain from £689: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Hotasa Puerto Resort on an all-inclusive basis. This comfortable resort offers its guests a select and pleasant atmosphere, combining perfectly the peace and quiet of the area with the entertainment on offer just 1.5km from Puerto de la Cruz town centre, from the beach and from the Lago Martianez’s natural salt water pools. The price includes return flights departing from East Midlands Airport on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Newcastle Departures

Madeira from £599: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Pestana Casino Park Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis. Funchal harbour is architecturally pleasing and has the added attraction of decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually fascinated by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparison to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around its coastline. The price includes return flights departing from Newcastle on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Spain from £439: Prices for a three night holiday at the four star Sentido Cala Vinas on an all inclusive basis. Sentido Cala Vinas Hotel is located in the picturesque area of Cala Vinas, Mallorca. It’s classified as a 4 star hotel providing for its guests all possible elements ensuring them a luxurious and joyful stay. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Newcastle on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Glasgow Departures

Kos, Greece from £599: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Aegean Village Hotel on a half-board basis. Staying at the Aegean Village Hotel is a treat for even the most demanding guest, as holidays of quality and style are offered. It is the hotel’s objective and first priority to offer its guests the very best in hospitality, accommodation and services, and it is no wonder that repeat-guest levels continue to rise. The price also includes return flights departing from Glasgow on 20th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Austria from £399: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Hotel St. Georg on a half-board basis. Mayrhofen is one of the most popular summer resorts in the Tyrol and offers extensive activities in the Ziller Valley. Green pastures meet steep wooded slopes framed by distant snow capped peaks, revealing why this region has captured the hearts of regular visitors. The price also includes return flights departing from Glasgow on 22nd August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Bristol Departures

Turkey from £636: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Rhapsody Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Kalkan is a harbour town with an addictive charm all of its own. You will be entranced by its narrow streets and cobbled alleyways with their ‘higgledy piggledy’ houses, leading up the hillside surrounding the enchanting harbour. The price also includes return flights departing from Bristol on 24th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Rhodes, Greece from £809: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Mitsis Roda Beach Resort & Spa on an all-inclusive basis. The Mitsis Roda Beach Resort & Spa overlooks the tranquil Roda Bay on Corfu’s north-eastern shoreline. The hotel is set amidst 25-acres of colourful gardens that lead down to the sandy beach and the turquoise Ionian Sea. The magnificent location is complemented by good food and entertainment and bright and spacious guest accommodation at this All Inclusive complex. The price also includes return flights departing from Bristol on 14th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

In this time of a travel bargain craze, Virgin Holidays would like to update you on some of their great online offers.

With 100,000 holidays from just £499 plus the fact that they are offering up to 10% off if you book online.

Don’t miss out, check out all the great deals at www.virginholidays.co.uk!

Prices subject to availablity. Full T&C on their website.

Destination Web price
Antigua £679
Bali £809
Barbados £679
Boston £559
Chicago £539
China £1704
Clearwater £759
Cuba £719
Disney £729
Dubai £459
Grenada £689
Hong Kong £575
International Drive £549
Jamaica £799
Kenya £825
Lake Buena Vista £579
Las Vegas £559
Maldives £1064
Mauritius £994
Miami £559
New York £489
San Francisco £669
Sri Lanka £650
St lucia £889
Sydney £1119
Thailand £750
Univ Orlando Resort £789
Walt Disney World in Florida £729
Washington £499

To book any of these holidays, visit Virgin Holidays>>

We have just received the latest fare updates from Air New Zealand:

New Zealand
Economy from £773
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 17 Aug – 31 Dec 09

Premium Economy from £1,681
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 15 Aug 09 – 30 Nov 2009

Business Premier from £2,908
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 1 Nov – 30 Nov 09

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Hong Kong
Economy from £413
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 17 Aug 09 – 31 Sep 09

Premium Economy from £949
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 24 JUL 09 – 16 Aug 09

Business Premier from £2,367
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 01 Jul – 31 Mar 10

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Los Angeles
Economy from £409
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 22 Aug 09 – 31 Mar 10

Premium Economy from £949
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 22 Aug 09 – 31 Mar 10

Business Premier from £1,932
sale ends 05 AUG 2009
TRAVEL COMMENCING 01 Jul – 13 AUG 09

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Jet2 Holiday Offers for 27 July 2009

Costa Blanca – 31 July LBA/ALC
7nts 3 star Trebol Apartments SC
Benidorm – lead in price of £259 – based on 3 people sharing – including transfers
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Majorca – 11 August MAN/PMI
7nts 3 star Africamar Apartments RO
C’an Picafort – lead in price of £269 – based on 2 people sharing – including transfers
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Ibiza – 10 August BLK/IBZ
7nts 3 star Club Monterrey Aparthotel SC
San Antonio Bay – lead in price of £269 – based on 4 people sharing – including transfers
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Lanzarote – 6 August LBA/ACE
7nts 3 star Los Tulipanes Apartments SC
Puerto del Carmen – lead in price of £299 – based on 3 people sharing – including transfers
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Costa del Sol – 31 July BLK/AGP
7nts 3 star La Fonda Apartments SC
Benalmadena – lead in price of £299 – based on 3 people sharing – including transfers
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Crete – 18 August LBA/HER
7nts 3 star Uncle George Apartments SC
Amoudara – lead in price of £319 – based on 2 people sharing – including transfers
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Tenerife – 11 August MAN/TFS
7nts 3 star Paradero Apartments SC
Playa de las Americas – lead in price of £329 – based on 2 people sharing – including transfers
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Cyprus – 12 August LBA/LCA
7nts 2 star Lucky Apartments SC
Larnaca – lead in price of £359 – based on 2 people sharing – excluding transfers
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Portugal – 27 August MAN/FAO
7nts 4 star Alpinus Hotel SC
Albufeira – lead in price of £339 – based on 4 people sharing – including transfers
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Turkey – Marmaris – 28 August MAN/DLM
4 star Alkan Hotel. 14 nights bed and breakfast based on 2 sharing from £479pp – Transfers included
Book now>>


Turkey – Icmeler – 7 September MAN/DLM
3 star Hotel Alinda
7 nights all inclusive based on 2 sharing from £409pp – Transfers included
Book now>>

The school holidays are finally here, so let the big summer getaway begin! Flybe are getting into the summer spirit with the launch of our ‘School’s Out’ summer flight sale. Book your flights to some of the best holiday destinations throughout the UK and Europe from just £21.99 one way.

With our cheap summer flights, why not jet off to Paris? Introduce the kids to a touch of art & culture at some of the world’s most renowned attractions. Then, take advantage of our exclusive offer of two extra days and nights free at Disneyland Paris for an exciting and fun-filled adventure for all the family.

For a summer break a little closer to home, fly to Exeter and discover the English Riviera. With long sandy beaches, first-class attractions and a vibrant atmosphere, the region offers the perfect mix for that unforgettable UK family break.

Plus, there are still some great deals available on flights to Faro, Palma and regional France. So if you’re looking for that last minute summer sun getaway, book your flights now at FlyBe.com