WANTED- CHEAP Last Minute Booking !

[florry]

DS and his Girlfriend would like to book a last minute going on 28th August this year

What are their chances of getting something cheap. As students they have not got much to spend but hope to get something around the £400. range or less.

All they want is flights and a room. No car as they are not happy to drive.

Are they being realistic ? and can anyone offer any advice on how to get one of these last minute deals.

Thanks

[GO2209]

Quite possibly - especially in September.

I know a lot of people that have managed to get flight only deals for £100. All of the 'best deals' I know of, have been on Airtours out of Manchester.

I have seen I-drive and Lake Buena Vista hotels on late delas for £200-£250. £400 - is that each?

Watch out for all the 'necessary extras' - sometimes certain taxes are omitted. Often there is a 'ticket on departure' fee. Even the luggage allowance is a lot less.

[GO2209]

Didn't say where to find the deals! For the flight only, I know the best deals were obtained by ringing airtours directly. Last minute flight/accommodation - try www.mytravel.com.

Scheduled airline deals are much rarer. Try teletext?

[spm23]

Direct Holidays had some bargains for those weeks last week.

[lisag1]

Look on Teletext as I've just seen flights to Sanford for £289 from London on August 27th.

Good luck :)
Lisa

[horsemouth]

Simon is right - direct holidays had some great deals!!!

My daughter and her friend got a good deal at the Quality Inn Plaza for £464

Probably cheaper if they went from manchester or london?

[tracymiami]

Hi florry

I am thinking of doing the same and cound some real bargins looks like flight, accom (some was named) for like £250 for 2 weeks in sept if you try it and find anything out can u let me know.

http://www.travel-away.com/holidays_to.htm

i just typed dates in sept for florida and there was loads never know if it is real though

T xx

Example - seems v good:

3D Ro Dorson Resor in Kissimmee

£299 per person*
* This is not a confirmed tour operator price. Price correct as of today at 09:00


Accommodation Details
Destination Orlando Fl. Usa (Sanford) (SFB) Star Rating (3D)
Duration 14 nights Board Type Room Only (RO)
Flight Arrival Country Usa Brochure Fbphone
Resort Name Kissimmee
Hotel Details 3D Ro Dorson Resor
Booking Agent Travel Away ABTA T500X Party Size Unknown

Flight Details
Date Time Airports Flight Code Carrier
Saturday, 18 September 2004 09:30 Gatwick (LGW) MON329 ***
Orlando Fl. Usa (Sanford) (SFB)

Orlando Fl. Usa (Sanford) (SFB) ***
05:40 Gatwick (LGW)

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