How many people travelling, What price are you looking to pay?

Only low cost airline opereating is Easyjet out of LGW. There would be some good flight only deals then package with your own accommodation this could save. menorca isnt normally too expensive, one thing about October Half term is the weather can be a little more varied and some areas start to close down.

Put a few more details down and I am sure myself or a few memebers can help.

Kind Regards
Stewart

I`ve visited other Baleric islands at the end of October so I`ve got an idea of what to expect weatherwise and resort wise. I could even go at easter if the flight have started then.

I`m an ex travel agent and when I worked in travel 6 years ago prices semed to be good for Menorca but now they seem to be more expensive.

I have a budget of £600- £700 for a week but it must be school holiday time and a northern airport. 2 adults and 1 child age 6

I think I`m asking the impossible but I manage to get away for these prices to other destinations some even hb.

I would like to go this October or next year.

Christine W

I would steer clear of the october half term, ive been there for the last week of the season and i have bad memories of sitting under a canopy clad in a kagool, holding an umbrella playing bingo and still getting soaking wet! The weather at that time of the year is unpredictable to say the least!! (i was in menorca at the weekends either end of the same week flying home inbetween) and the first weekend it was glorious and the second it was diabolical!

Ive had some good deals to menorca for the first week of the summer break 2 years running (around the 23rd july).

Cosmos do some great lates, we booked last year for a s/c AOA for about £180 each and when we got there, we could have taken our apartment in cala blanca, but we were offered the esmerelda in Cuitadella for an extra 140euros between my daughter to upgrade to 4*AI (which we did without a second thought!) http://www.cosmosholidays.co.uk

The year before we went, 3 adults and my daughter, and got named accom with firstchoice at the flora gardens in cala n bosch for £750 between us. Im sure you will find something! http://www.firstchoiceholidays.co.uk

Like the previous person quoted, there arent any lowcost airlines that fly into Mahon, apart from the new service with easy jet that has been set up for the summer months flying from both gatwick, and bristol.

Another option is Luton with monarch scheduled, but considering the time of year it would be more worth your while booking a package late as accomodation costs can be high even booking direct - believe me, i love menorca, and have been there 7 or 8 times now all at short notice and this is the best way to book.

you can also look at http://www.gardenhotels.com i always stay in the garden hotels in cala n bosch, (apart from my defection last year to the esmerelda, but i spent most of my week around the lago garden pool and watching their entertainment!) all are in great locations and service is excellent, and they do sometimes have special deals on for accomodation.

I hope this helps you a little!

I would say hold out for as long as you can, and start checking the websites now for deals for the 23rd july (ish) keep an eye on them, and if needs be put your child through as an adult to avoid under occupancies, as ive noticed that cosmos are charging them this year, whereas they didnt last year on many of their lates.

get in touch if you need any more help!!

Caroline & Kirsten

Does it have to be menorca?
The weather in the canaries is better in october and having just booked oct 06 for Lanzarote and may 06 for menorca ( both in half terms) the lanzarote deal was much cheaper. Try directholidays, eclipse or portland direct and you might still get free child places.

I finally got the deal I`ve been looking for, going next October half term.
Were staying at the Hotel Sur Menorca all inc and for £700. I`m very pleased as I only thought we`d be able to afford self cattering.

Thanks for everyones help.

A very pleased Christine W

Great news Christine