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Cuba => Cuba => Topic started by: JJay on March 07, 2006, 11:36:00 AM

Title: Done it at last
Post by: JJay on March 07, 2006, 11:36:00 AM
After much dithering, I have eventually booked to go to Cuba.  Playa Pesquero on 6th May.
 
 Prices didn't seem to be going down and as I wanted this particular hotel I thought it best to book.  Through my own telephone travel agent I managed to beat the internet prices.  So I've got a good deal.  Prices may drop but I had my heart set on Playa Pesquero.  Bellagio's photos sold it to me.
 
 So this is my "I've booked my holiday, happy day".  Its a lovely feeling.  Already been out and bought some suntan lotion today!!
 
 Plenty of questions to ask as this is my first time.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bmnichol on March 07, 2006, 12:00:00 PM
Congrats, You'll have a great time. I haven't been to Playa P, but a co-worker was there last year and loved it.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: travelchick on March 07, 2006, 01:27:00 PM
Good for you! Yes, it's a good feeling to have chosen a resort and booked!   :cool:   I hope you have a great trip....
 
 travelchick
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bellagio on March 07, 2006, 01:34:00 PM
Congratulations JJay - I actually thought that you had booked it quite a while back.
 
 I'll be arriving back into Gatwick on Friday May 5th so I will miss you by one day!!!
 
 No doubt I'll be popping into the PP during my visit to the PCV so I'll warn the staff to expect you. LOL
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bellagio on March 07, 2006, 01:52:00 PM
I assume you will be flying First Choice from Manchester.
 
 I hope so as they are much superior to Thomas Cook.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: JJay on March 07, 2006, 02:39:00 PM
Yes flying First Choice.  Much more legroom.  Thats the reason I hadn't booked earlier as I could get it alot cheaper going on the 8th with Airtours but theres was a Monarch flight, and I've heard dreadful things about them.   The First Choice price never reduced and then there was no availability on the Eclipse site for Playa Pesquero so I thought I had better book rather than chance waiting any longer.
 
 Sorry to hear that I am missing you by a day.  Would have been nice to meet up with you, you could have initiated me into the mojito drinking club.  Never had one before.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bellagio on March 07, 2006, 03:21:00 PM
I've just checked both Eclipse and First Choice for the PP on that date and nothing shows on either site.
 
 I booked my March 24th PCV holiday on 21st February and the price has not altered since and there is still availabilty.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: JJay on March 08, 2006, 02:42:00 PM
I know this is what panicked me into booking.  One day it was there and the next it wasn't available on either site but Thefirstresort.com still had it showing.  I rang them up and the best price they could do was £850.  Not quite sure where my travel agent found it but she knocked an extra £20 per person off, so not a bad deal in the end £830.  Could have gone for £806 on the Monday but preferred a Saturday flight and the extra legroom with First Choice.  Which is laughable really as I'm only 5 foot tall but even I feel cramped on planes!!!!
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bellagio on March 08, 2006, 03:05:00 PM
That is a quite reasonable price for the PP I agree.
 
 With two holidays already booked ahead I'm waiting a little before considering booking any more.  
 
 It would take an absolute bargain to get me to travel in June.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: Sunny on March 15, 2006, 11:12:00 AM
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Originally posted by bellagio:
 It would take an absolute bargain to get me to travel in June.
Save that time and money for your great Eastern Canada Adventure!!!!!
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: bellagio on March 15, 2006, 11:28:00 AM
Hi. Coldgirl:
 
 Haven't forgotten about that don't worry.
 
 I'm going to wait until I return from my two Cuba trips though before planning any further vacations.
 
 Right now after all this snow and cold weather I'm experiencing in Alberta I just need to concentrate on warm sunshine and Cuba.
Title: Re: Done it at last
Post by: Sunny on March 15, 2006, 08:29:00 PM
I hear ya Bellagio,  I am leaving in five days and it can't come soon enough.  My kids, and therefore me, have had a rough couple of weeks and I am looking forward to a rest.  I just wish I was taking them with me because I think they need it more than I do.