Holiday Destination Bargains

[Fishface]

I was in Dahab, Egypt last xmas. It was fun.

I was in dahab in 1991 over christmas - stoned.

It was a few 'camps' then on the beach front and about 3 quid for a carrier bag of wacky baccy.

[NickNick]

Well i never. They never used to, I must keep up with these things. As for Micronesia, well, Yes the fleet is spectaular, but it's not for everyone. You can get some stunning diving in the Phillipines (for example) on a lot less money. Just getting to Truk from the UK is a PITA, I think you have to go via Guam; we went via the Carolines

[Pondlife]

Where on earth are you flying from to go via the Maldives? There are direct flights from the UK to Colombo (I'd recommend Sri Lankan Air for service and price over any others)

Oh and I'll see your Maldives and raise you a Micronesia for diving.

Sri Lankan Air stops off in Male on the way to Columbo from LHR. Well it did in Sept.

Can't comment on the Micronesia bit though. Maybe next year.

[NickNick]

I really like Sri Lanka and don't think I was that far from your place. People and food were fantastic. The only downside, if you can call it that, is that you fly via the Maldives, which for divinig is unbeatable. So why go all the way to Sri Lanka.

Where on earth are you flying from to go via the Maldives? There are direct flights from the UK to Colombo (I'd recommend Sri Lankan Air for service and price over any others)

Oh and I'll see your Maldives and raise you a Micronesia for diving.

[bellymonster]

Travelzoo.co.uk are good for this kind of thing.

Had loads of deals for Egypt when I was looking last week.

[Pondlife]

Sri Lanka is a good place to be at that time of year. Time to plug Plan B.

http://www.tropicalbeachhouse.com/

Fully booked over that time though. But there are other places nearby that are good. I guess it edpends on what you want.

I really like Sri Lanka and don't think I was that far from your place. People and food were fantastic. The only downside, if you can call it that, is that you fly via the Maldives, which for divinig is unbeatable. So why go all the way to Sri Lanka.

[Moscow Mule]

Folks

I happen to have a couple of weeks vacation to take over the festering season - ie Wednesday Dec 24 th to Sunday Jan 4th.

What sites would you reccomend to get some Winter Sun bargains ?

Anyone been to Egypt duirng the festering season ?

Thanks for your input !

I would avoid Tenegrief or Lanzagrotty but the other Canaries will be pleasant (though not roasting) at that time of year.

I've found a combination of Expedia & Trip Advisor the best for research.

If you want real bargains, try teletext.com. You will definitely find something cheap, but it may or may not be a bargain.
Lastminute has a ridiculous system where you only find out the price you pay once you've been through the whole process, so avoid.

As with everything, you get what you pay for

[NickNick]

Sri Lanka is a good place to be at that time of year. Time to plug Plan B.

http://www.tropicalbeachhouse.com/

Fully booked over that time though. But there are other places nearby that are good. I guess it edpends on what you want.

[LittlestHobbo]

Virgin are doing first class returns for just over a grand depending where you go...(US etc)

Or you could try Conga?

[t0bytoo]

I was in Dahab, Egypt last xmas. It was fun.

[Lockhouse]

Florida's always good over Xmas. Not Orlando.

[AlfredJPruffock]

Folks

I happen to have a couple of weeks vacation to take over the festering season - ie Wednesday Dec 24 th to Sunday Jan 4th.

What sites would you reccomend to get some Winter Sun bargains ?

Anyone been to Egypt duirng the festering season ?

Thanks for your input !