Last-minute August trip?

neilhd · 16 Feb 19, 04:19 PM

So we were thinking this year of not booking a holiday and then seeing what we could get last-minute (late August) to Spain or Italy a few days before.

But then I wondered if anyone has ever got a real last-minute deal to Florida? Wouldn't bother with parks or anything, just a quick cheeky week there.

Anybody had any success in this?

Thorpy · 16 Feb 19, 04:35 PM

Yes, but in 2005 and September. Hotel,flights and transfers for less than �500 per person.

We've tried it once since and due to work stresses, Mrs Thorpy became in need of a holiday and she became so irritable that I wasn't willing to push matters to the end. We booked in May "ish" for August, so in the expensive time, not late enough to become cheap ! As it happened she found a new job which started when we came back, so she knew she wasn't going back to that old job. It turned out to be a great holiday as I really did get the happy other half I know and love back!

The key is a willingness on all parties to decide to not go if the right price doesn't turn up.

nadya · 16 Feb 19, 04:52 PM

Yes we booked a week beforehand for �264pp for 2 weeks 24th august staying at the grove resort and spa,including direct flights from Glasgow.Had a great time and planning on the same this year

Booked with tui

sotagals · 16 Feb 19, 05:14 PM

Tui had some good deals for the end of August last year, especially if just going for a week.

Sometimes only 2 or 3 seats left so you'd have to be quick.

The cheapest were returning after schools had gone back of course.

neilhd · 16 Feb 19, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Thorpy

Yes, but in 2005 and September. Hotel,flights and transfers for less than �500 per person.

We've tried it once since and due to work stresses, Mrs Thorpy became in need of a holiday and she became so irritable that I wasn't willing to push matters to the end. We booked in May "ish" for August, so in the expensive time, not late enough to become cheap ! As it happened she found a new job which started when we came back, so she knew she wasn't going back to that old job. It turned out to be a great holiday as I really did get the happy other half I know and love back!

The key is a willingness on all parties to decide to not go if the right price doesn't turn up.

Not late enough for me, but glad to hear the holiday did as it should! I think you're right, and we're pretty willing not to go. It's definitely a "only if it's really cheap" idea!

Originally Posted by nadya

Yes we booked a week beforehand for �264pp for 2 weeks 24th august staying at the grove resort and spa,including direct flights from Glasgow.Had a great time and planning on the same this year

Booked with tui

Wow, that is cheap! If I got something like that I'd be over the moon! We'd be pretty flexible on location too - especially if not doing parks.

Originally Posted by sotagals

Tui had some good deals for the end of August last year, especially if just going for a week.

Sometimes only 2 or 3 seats left so you'd have to be quick.

The cheapest were returning after schools had gone back of course.

We're thinking the week before the bank holiday Monday - just to get the extra day tacked on for flexibility etc.

Sounds like it might become a possibility then.

Jack&LucysMumy · 16 Feb 19, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by nadya

Yes we booked a week beforehand for �264pp for 2 weeks 24th august staying at the grove resort and spa,including direct flights from Glasgow.Had a great time and planning on the same this year

Booked with tui

Did you book online or in the travel agents? Such a great price

nadya · 17 Feb 19, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Jack&LucysMumy

Did you book online or in the travel agents? Such a great price

We booked online,tui couldn't match instore

Jack&LucysMumy · 17 Feb 19, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by nadya

We booked online,tui couldn't match instore

Amazing, such a big saving. I'm just not sure I can't wait until a week before

Maybe one day i'll brave it

Guest · 17 Feb 19, 01:37 PM

We also booked a last minute Tui deal for 2 of us last year..flew August 24th direct from Glasgow for 2 weeks in The Clarion Inn..cost �512 pp

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	17 Feb 19, 01:37 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	We also booked a last minute Tui deal for 2 of us last year..flew August 24th direct from Glasgow for 2 weeks in The Clarion Inn..cost �512 pp Edited at 01:38 PM.