If you're looking for a lively holiday, you know you'll be getting your monies worth when they describe the hotel as "Not ideally suitable for families".... Panorama Ireland are offering a weeks partying in Ibiza for less then €300! Departing 27th of May and spending a week in San Antonios "Hotel Brisa" this rate is based on 2 people sharing. The perfect time to arrive the weather and the nightlife are both starting to heat up but will peak short of the crazy high season. Click here, or the image below, for more info on this and the other offfers from Panorama Ireland
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
great value May Holiday Deals
The weekly specials section of Direct Holidays Ireland is throwing up some great value May Holiday Deals... Turkey, Costa Dorada, Mallorca... all for less then €300 pps?! Click here, or the image below, for more information.
Holidays From Dublin to Algarve for Less then 300
€265 will get you flights and a week self catering in the FOUR STAR Estrela Do Vau hotel in the Praia Do Vau region of the Algarve. Direct Holidays Ireland have some last minute offers for those looking for some sun in May! Departing the 1st and 8th. The Algarve in portugal has been a firm favourite with Irish tourists for years, the perfect destination for your Holidays From Dublin. Hard to believe? Availability is good as of today but click here or the screen shot below for this and more last minute deals from Direct Holidays Ireland
7 nights in Crete departing on the 6th and 13th of May for €277pps
Looking for a break in May? Try this from Panorama Ireland!
7 nights in Crete departing on the 6th and 13th of May for €277pps
What you need to know:
You're staying in a Village about 1km from Hersonissos so on one hand you're not going to have drunken idiots falling around outside the hotel but you are going to have to travel a little for the nightlife, but admittedly not very far. There is a pub, the aptly named Hill 16, attached to the hotel so even if you don't fancy making the short taxi journey you wont be left without entertainment for the night.
The property, Frida Apartments, is exclusively Irish meaning you're likely to be among friends here. It's 2 star meaning expect it to be very, very basic.
For less then €300 though, does any of that really matter?
Monday, 18 April 2011
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
The USA in May!
The latest round of offers from market leaders Tour America is in and throws up some enticing offers for those considering a trip to America in the next few weeks... We've listed the main offers below but they have much more to offer and a trip to suit literally every budget. Click here to go to the homepage.
What about Orlando?
Family Holiday to sunny Orlando for 2 weeks including flights (all taxes and charges included) and accommodation all from under EUR487pp. Click here to see more...
Been to Chicago?
3 day break to Chicago staying at a downtown 3 star hotel for only EUR499. Experience the best of culture, food, fun and shopping for less. Click here to see more...
Fancy hitting Vegas?
Fabulous Las Vegas, the party capital of America and you can get there from EUR487pp. Click here to see more...
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
5 Tips for a Cheaper Holiday
The My Holidays From Dublin Money Saving Guide
Be willing to look outside the box.
Traditionally when booking a holiday we would have, went down to the local travel agent, picked up a half dozen brochures, flicked through them for days and finally settle on somewhere that's a compromise between cost and quality. It's less of a drawn out affair these days (for those who choose it not to be anyway) with the online travel agents offering instant holiday booking for those wanting to get it over with. The online option also offers holiday seekers more choice by allowing them access to the international tour operator market. While we still have online access to the likes of Direct Holidays, Panorama, Sunworld and Budget Travel... We now have access to the big time international players such as lastminute.com, ebookers.ie and expedia.com that can command huge discounts from hotels and airlines. We're not saying give your credit card to any Tom, Dick or Manuel on the promise of a cheap week in the sun but don't feel like you have to stick with the traditional Irish tour operators.
Be flexible with your dates.
You'll be surprised how much of a difference a week can mke, cost wise that is. Now this particular suggestion is useless to you if you have to work around school holidays or watertight holidays from work, but huge savings can be had for those willing to shift their plans by a week or two. This is true for both package deals and those booking flights and accommodation separately but especially so for the latter. Grab a pen and sheet of paper and quickly jot down the prices for the week before and week after the dates you had in your head, you might be surprised @ what you find...
Be willing to stay off the beaten track.
... Accommodation wise. Even if only slightly. How far you take this depends on what kind of holiday you've planned. Those looking for a young and lively 18-30s style holiday will want to stay as close to the action as possible, facilitating a quick turnaround when you finally do make it back to the apartment from a night out. Those on a quiet couples or relaxing family holiday probably won't mind taking a short taxi journey in the event that they do want to see the sights... for some people though seeing the sights counts as what they can see from their sun lounger by the pool every day so this isn't so much of an issue. Check out tripadvisor.com for independent reviews of hotels if you haven't been told good things by word of mouth.
If you can, go all inclusive.
After you book your holiday, the next most expensive outgoing while abroad will be food and drink. And for some people it's the only outgoing! More and more tour operators are offering an all inclusive option with packages and while the brochure prices for these options can seem excessive if you're to do the maths over the seven days there is often money to be saved here. Of course you have to be willing to eat the same selection of dishes most days but most resorts will be aware of this and try and mix things up during your stay. Look out for all inclusive options when booking your last minute deal, these are often only slightly dear then the self catering option and can offer huge savings over the week. Determined to go self catering? Get yourself down to the local supermarket when you get there for some cheap food and drink, there's no shame in being smart with your money!
Don't book tours through your holiday rep.
Commission – Commission – Commission, that's what goes through your holiday reps mind when they speak about the great tours they offer. Those wonderful welcome meetings they tell you that you absolutely need to attend are based around selling you the thing that travel agents make the most from, tours and excursions. If you absolutely must go on a tour, and you probablly should do at least something to experience life outside the resort, these can often be booked locally and more recently direct through a website offering huge savings versus the travel agents. You'll be surprised what Google and turn up and worst case scenario you call the holiday rep during the week and they'll be delighted to sell you the tour if you're happy it can't be gotten cheaper.
My Holidays From Dublin - The leading Irish Travel Blog
Monday, 11 April 2011
Direct Holidays Portugal Specials
Direct Holidays have a huge push on Portugal as a destination at the moment which is great news for those of us looking for a cheap break in the Algarve. Not only have they discounted most packages on a serious level but they're offering free insurance for those booked before April 14th. Some of the other highlights include,
+ Dom Pedro Marina Hotel - Vilamoura = free upgrade to Sea View or Junior Suite Rooms + Vila Gale Ampalius - Vilamoura = free upgrade to Side Sea View Room + Natura Algarve Club - Montechoro = free upgrade to BB + Montechoro Hotel - Albuferia = free upgrade to pool view rooms + Jardim Du Vau - Praia Do Vau = free upgrade to BB + Forte Da Oura - Albufeira = free upgrade to BB + Puerto Antilla Grand Hotel - Huelva = free upgrade to BB + Vila Petra - Albuferia = free upgrade to BB + Jupiter Hotel - Praia Da Rocha = free upgrade to sea & side sea view rooms - side sea view + Quinta Pedra Dos Biscos - Praia Da Oura = free upgrade to BB + Dom Pancho Aparthotel - Albufeira = free upgrade to BB + Oceanus - Olhas Dagua = free upgrade to BB
Click here to see this and more great deals from Direct Holidays
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Panorama Summer 2011 Sale
Have you booked your summer break yet? The Panorama Summer 2011 sale is in full swing with the usual array of destinations at unusually low prices. Panorama sever over 18 Summer Sun destinations including the popular Costa del Sol, Mallorca and the Algarve. For those willing to travel a little further east for their holiday from Dublin, Panorama will also take you to Cyprus, Crete or Turkey... You'll find a summary of todays offers below, click the list and you'll be taken direct to an up to date listing of whats on sale, late deals and more.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
New York Easter Hotel Discounts
My Holidays From Dublin
Excellent Easter New York hotel discounts here from lastminute.ie
If you'd rather shop over the Easter break, instead of stufffing your face with chocolate, or even if you just want to see the sights amazing savings to be had here.
Rates start from €85 and are per room, not per person!
Check them out by clicking this link
Canary Islands for less then €300
If somebody offered me a week in the sun for less then €300 I wouldn't have to think about it for very long. Panorama are offering week long sun getaways for less then €300 per person. It really is a buyers market for last minute holidays at the moment when €254 will get you to Tenerife and €274 will see you all the way to Lanzarote. These packages are departing the 8th & 9th of April. Click here for more information Holidays From Dublin
Friday, 1 April 2011
Direct Holidays – Summer Sun From €209
Direct Holidays – Summer Sun From €209
Direct Holidays, the champions of no nonsense holiday packages, are offering week long summer holidays from €209pp…
The best i can find is a week in Portugal for €239, but have a root you might come up with something better.
Click here to access this offer, or click the banner below
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