Anyonw know where to get a `true` last minute holiday on the cheap??
Neiliboy(Elite) posted this on Monday, 27th October 2003, 10:38
Hello hello hello,
I wish i`d done this sooner, I`ve got the week off this week and wanna go somewhere flying out today or tomorrow. I`ve tried teletext but i think they`re a bunch of rogues because they never actually deliver the bargins they advertise........
So anyway i`m looking to spend about £200 per person for me and the missus and the only rule is i MUST be back by sunday (she`s a school teacher) I can go over budget if theres an exceptional offer.
So can anyone recommend a decent website or travel agent??
Tried Teletxt, Expedia and lastminute im sure there are more??
Thanks in advance
Neil
RE: Anyonw know where to get a `true` last minute holiday on the cheap??
julianf(Elite) posted this on Monday, 27th October 2003, 10:44
Hi Neil - I used to work in the department that updated all the teletext holiday adverts - there`re always going to be firms that put anything up to get you to ring even though there are strict rules about this and as a company Teletext used to perform anonomous spot-checks to make sure the offers on screen actually existed. The daily "last-minute" section used to be called "Bargains of the day", on the TV text it was page 218 on itv but this may have changed. You can probably view the section directly on their website, and the rules for this section are even more stringent that the rest of the service.
good luck.
julianf
RE: Anyonw know where to get a `true` last minute holiday on the cheap??
hopethishelps(Competent) posted this on Monday, 27th October 2003, 11:19
www.lastcallflights.com specialise in flights leaving in the next 24hours... you should get a flight to most package destinations cheap... (Alicante,Malaga,canary Is,greece)
You will be able to find Acom when you are out there cheap this time of year...just ask at the airport tourist desk
RE: Anyonw know where to get a `true` last minute holiday on the cheap??
elephant(Competent) posted this on Monday, 27th October 2003, 18:07
Hi there,U lucky ducks going on hols......:(. The girlfriend and I have always found holidaysbyphone.com very good.They don`t always have exactly what is advertised but if u ask what the best they`ve got is u usually get a great deal.I`ve had 16 nights in Florida for 199 pounds and 7 weeks in Portugal for 319 pounds off them before and the accomodation was excellent. Going off season like u are.....u should be able to get a belting,bargain holiday.......have fun :)
RE: Anyonw know where to get a `true` last minute holiday on the cheap??
Hambone(Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 28th October 2003, 22:48
Teletext Does work,I got to Florida(ok it was four years ago). £59 fly drive from teletext.Had to leave a week later but was a great deal.I have had some other great deals from the text and would recommend it. If the one you phone has not got the deal you want just hang up and phone another one. Funny enough just got back from Benidorm today after a week, No idea where the wife booked it or if it was a good deal.
