Just keep browsing the different All Inclusive sections from Eclipsedirect.co.uk to see what comes up. Sometimes the price fluctuates nicely!. The secret is not to look just at the late deals as they used to forward it to the First Choice website and give First Choice Prices whereas the normal route gave the eclipse prices for teh same holiday and they are normally a lot cheaper.
We have saved a lot in the past by checking the different links on the website. Also it is worth checking on the different room allocations as that can bring the price down as well.

Not sure if flying from Birmingham is a restriction too much, but Thomsons are often cheaper flying from Bristol than Gatwick, so you may be lucky.

Chevron Holidays http://www.chevronairholidays.co.uk are offering Malta, the Topaz hotel, for your dates & party, at £1213 for half board, with an option to upgrade to AI (maybe do that direct with the hotel - often cheaper). That's for 2 twin rooms by the way.

to get you started also have a look on the thomsons site . go to the accomodation only section and see what the search kicks up . if there is something of interest most importantly check the reviews here first if you find anything decent select it then the system should ask you if you want to add on a flight + transfer . this way should, but not always beat their package price . you could also check http://www.portlanddirect.co.uk . also have a look at http://www.mytravel.com or more in the direction of DIY try http://www.otbeach.com or http://www.travelrepublic.co.uk. there are many other sites that im sure people will suggest. I have a sneeky feeling though as this is quite late in the day for school holiday time your best price may come in the form of a package deal.

good luck

hi again . just been having a quick look around and I think your going to struggle with that budget in august unless your happy to take a chance on A/I accomodation. cheapest package ive found so far for an A/I is in bulgaria at just over £500 per adult but thats without extras like airport taxes. Otbeach have some good deals .

I will keep looking though but im not a big expert on last minute deals . im more of a book a year in advance and get the best price sort of person.

lyn

Thank you for looking for me everyone.

I would have booked before now but my passport ran out and then I went and had a baby! (who is nearly 2 now!) We both need our passports to arrive back before I can book anything but hopefully it should be before the end of the month.

I'll keep checking the websites you've all mentioned.

Try the Thomsons teletext pages.I got a holiday last month in a brand new hotel,AI and everything included,even 20kgs baggage allowance for £239 for 1 week.The web price was £459!