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Help! I have a decision to make :)

Karen_uk

2005-09-14 22:42:51

Hi Everyone,

I would really appreciate it if anyone and everyone! could give me some advice.

I am about to book a holiday for October half term week for myself and my little boy who will be 5 when we go. Travel dates will be 23rd or 25th of October, bearing in mind I am paying adult fare for the 5 year old too....

I have 3 choices at the moment

1) Stalis in Crete....we have stayed here before but in September and full board, but have got a 7 day holiday self catering in 3 * apartments for a total of £390 for both of us.

We loved Stalis, but I am a little concerned about the weather and the fact it is the last week of the season

2) Costa Teguise in lanzarote staying at Los Carmenes ~ 7 nights for £678 for both of us

3) Costa Teguise staying at Teguisol ~ 7 nights for £658

Other choice but not quite sure, is Fuerteventura at Corralejo which is just under £800 self catering

Big differences in price and as this is a last minute extra holiday for us this year I'd like to keep to a budget, but I have no idea what to expect about Lanzarote, Fuert or Tenerife which does have a couple of options but which are expensive...

I would really like anybody's honest opinions....as long as its warm and sunny, a nice beach, can go into the sea or the pool and a resort where we can safely walk around in the evening after dinner....obviously clubs etc doesn't matter, cos the 5 year old is a bit young...lol

Thanks to anyone

Karen x

never been to Lanzarote or any of the Canaries for that matter

robbyw

2005-09-15 07:48:35

I think you will be hard pressed to beat the Stalis deal.
You are at the mercy of the "half term" holidays, and no doubt holidays are unfairly loaded.
The weather should be no problem at all, and although it will be the last week or so in the season, it wil be busy because of "half term"
Don't wait too long, or you might have to take anything.

Very best of luck,

Robby :wink:

Laurence

2005-09-15 08:50:26

Personally I'd go to Costa Teguise just for the weather. I think you may get a few wet days in Crete towards the end of the season.
I went to Costa Teguise in January a few years ago and had agreat time. Everything is still open as it's an all year round destination. Plenty of good restaurants and I, think the places you have named have activities for children. The only down side is you will find Lanzarote more expensive than Crete. Whatever you would spend in Crete add about an extra £100 to it.
Lanzarote is lovely though, can be a bit touristy on the main drags(like everywhere).

Pippa

2005-09-15 10:18:04

I am going to throw a spanner in the works!!

Have you thought about the Algarve. Fantastic beaches, great food and a short flight! Also there are some water parks for your little boy whould you wish. Because the Algarve is a year round resort everything will be open. It will also be comfortably warm.

For some excellent apartments the Colina Village in Carvoeiro are worth a look - First Choice have them but their package is rather expensive. You can book the apartments on the Holiday Hotels/Med Hotels web site at a very reasonable rate. Flights might be a tad expensive then though.

Pippa

cromwell

2005-09-15 10:24:18

My inlaws went to Crete a few years ago now in October.......... it rained most of the time they were there, and even had a real bad Thunderstorm.....! :shock:

Could have just been "bad luck/timing" on their part though :roll:

Karen_uk

2005-09-16 11:17:51

Thanks everyone,

I am still no closer to having decided, altho i did go to book the Costa Teguise holiday but the flight was full....so guess this weekend Im just going to have to make a decision and then when i see a deal....book it....

Karen x

Laurence

2005-09-16 13:39:21

What about Fuerteventura? It's nice there, and the beaches are fantastic. I've stayed in both Corralejo and Costa Calma both family friendly and safe. Jandia in the south has the better beaches by far.
Laurence

rachie-m

2005-09-16 17:00:11

Have been twice in the Oct half term to Costa Teguise and always had fab weather. Can sometimes get a little windy on the beach, but the breeze is refreshing. We go self catering and have always found nice kid friendly restaurants. If you decide to go here I don't think you'll be disappointed.

THOMSONLAD 383

2005-09-16 23:44:56

many other bargains for £245 each or less

Which Airport - LTN, STN, BHX, MAN, LPL, BRS OR others?

use First Choice, Thomson, Thomas Cook and Airtours/Mytravel websites.

Shellwalsall

2005-09-19 09:36:44

I went to Crete last october for half term and it was so cold we could not use the pool it was also raining alot

numberplease

2005-09-19 14:48:49

As others have said, Crete could be a bit dodgy weatherwise in October. We went to Zakynthos a few years ago in October and only got 2 really good days in a week, and quite a bit of rain, which isn`t good with a small child. I`d be more inclined to go for one of the Canaries.

welshoney

2005-09-19 15:27:28

so have you made your choice did you get anything?

Karen_uk

2005-09-26 13:12:01

Awww.....no.....lol everything I went to book was already booked out, so at the moment, it looks as if it is going to be a non happening thing...unless I can find something in the next week or so....

never give up hope lol

Thanks to everyone, i did decide to give Crete a miss cos of the rain...

Karen x

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