Re: Club Amigo Holguin

[flopnfly]

Mr B,
 
 My dates are flexible, I can change them but I just wanted to get in and save that time frame before somebody else.
 
 I'll have to check but I think right now we only have a choice of Fri, Sat or Sun flights.  that might change closer to the time.

[flopnfly]

I just did a check and these are the only dates available for Holguin from Toronto, so far.
 
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-06-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-12-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-13-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-19-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-20-2005)

[millybess]

Originally posted by bellagio:
 
 Suddenly Thomas Cook's website shows availability for the Guardalavaca area and the Playa Pesquero beach (PCV, PP, Blau and the Turquesa).
 
 Here is the latest picture:
 
 The only other hotel that First Choice offer on Nov. 16th is the Sol priced at £919 and £923
 
 Thomas Cook offer the following (inc single supplement) Nov 10th departure for two weeks;
 
 Brisas £1045
 Sol £1033
 PCV 936
 Turquesa £1000
 PP - no quote (as usual) for singles but works out at £869 per person if two are travelling.
 
 To start with I would prefer to fly First Choice as their flights are direct and also they have upgraded their aircraft.
 
 The prices Thomas Cook are quoting for Brisas and the Sol are a joke as these two hotels are not as good as the ones on Pesquero beach, IMHO.
 
 Therefore the price of £853 for the PCV on 16th November with Thomas Cook is the best bet, apart from the Club Amigo/Havana 13 night trip at £799.
 
 I'll be phoning my TA after 6pm to see what she can come up with.
 
 Heather it's over to you.
 
 
  Wed 16 Nov 2005  
 
  Gatwick to Cuba  
 
  2 Weeks  
   
   
  Gatwick Holguin  (10hrs 15mins)    
  Wed 16 Nov 2005 Wed 30 Nov 2005  
  Departs: 09:15 Departs: 16:10  
  Arrives:  14:30  Arrives:  06:25 on Thu  
  Airline: First Choice Airline: First Choice    
  In-Flight Meals included  
  20kg Baggage Allowance    
  Playa Costa Verde in Guardalavaca, Cuba View Details  
 
  1 x Double Room For Sole Use
 Balcony Or Terrace, Garden View, Private Bath, Shower, Toilet - All Inclusive      
  Return transfers included from the airport to your accommodation  
 
   £853.00

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 while the rest of us will sit at home and freeze.

[bellagio]

Millybess:
 
 Back from Burlingon are we then???
 
 You can always come and join us you know.
 
 Maybe though, after my September visit, all future reunions involving me will be put on hold!!!

[bellagio]

Originally posted by flopnfly:
  I just did a check and these are the only dates available for Holguin from Toronto, so far.
 
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-06-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-12-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-13-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-19-2005)
 Toronto - Holguin (NOV-20-2005)

Heather:
 
 Have spoken to my TA who informs me that Hayes and Jarvis are doing some good deals to Brisas at the moment.  
 
 Brisas would be an ideal location as it is right next door to Club Amigo and I believe you can use their facilities also.   Unfortunately she tells me that Hayes and Jarvis close their system down at 6pm so she will look tomorrow for me and then call.

[millybess]

Originally posted by bellagio:
  Millybess:
 
 Back from Burlingon are we then???
 
 You can always come and join us you know.
 
 Maybe though, after my September visit, all future reunions involving me will be put on hold!!!

Thank you bellagio.  Whatever would you do without your secretary while on vacation?  I hope this trip for 5 millybesses is one of the perks of the job.
 
   :)

[flopnfly]

Well F & T are going to wait until last minute to book, but I believe that they are still going to Club Amigo.
 
 I have no preference about resorts, I just want a nice beach to sit on and a bed to sleep in.  I'm easy to please.
 
 
 Heather

[bellagio]

Originally posted by millybess:
  Thank you bellagio.  Whatever would you do without your secretary while on vacation?  I hope this trip for 5 millybesses is one of the perks of the job.
   

Millybess:
 I never take my secretary away on vacation with me (actually I've never had one before) but five of them, who do you think I am Donald Trump??

[flopnfly]

You would have to be Richard Branson, at least he's English.  Trump is one of those dam Yanks.     :D

[huskypup]

Bellagio
 
 Have you checked the Thomson website, they are still showing flights to Holguin area on the 3rd Nov, which is the day that we travel, not sure on prices though.

[bellagio]

Huskypup:
 
 Sorry to disappoint you I gave up on that Thomson website last year.  They just do not want to know singles.
 
 I've just tried it again, especially for you, and this is what I get:
 
 'Sorry, we couldn't find any holidays to match your requirements - please try searching again'
 
 Put in for 2 Adults and there are loads of holidays available.

[huskypup]

Bellagio
 
 You beat me to it, just about to say that, realised I hadn't changed the occupants.  Sorry, wait to hear what your TA says in the morning.

[bellagio]

Huskypup:
 
 That is actually one of the major disadvantages of being single as far as I'm concerned.
 
 It really upsets me to see holidays priced so ridiculously low at times for two people, but as soon as you check the price out for a single traveller the holiday either disappears from view (as is the case of Thomas Cook and the PP) or they stick a ridiculously high supplement on it.
 
 At least with Thomas Cook they do reveal what the supplement is, but with First Choice they just give you a total price with no separate breakdown of fuel charges or single supplements.

[millybess]

Originally posted by bellagio:
   

Originally posted by millybess:
  Thank you bellagio.  Whatever would you do without your secretary while on vacation?  I hope this trip for 5 millybesses is one of the perks of the job.
   

Millybess:
 I never take my secretary away on vacation with me (actually I've never had one before) but five of them, who do you think I am Donald Trump?? [/b]

Well I might have to think about resigning.  I was certainly under the impression that anything Cuba-related was my responsibility.  

[bellagio]

Originally posted by millybess:
  Well I might have to think about resigning.  I was certainly under the impression that anything Cuba-related was my responsibility.  

True it is, but I will NOT allow you to resign.
 
 However when I'm in Cuba, and therefore not posting, I have no need for a secretary, so you can have the time off, sorta like (I love those words!!) unpaid leave.