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I just had to book it!!
« on: September 10, 2005, 08:47:00 AM »
On this wet, miserable Saturday morning I did my routine check on the holiday websites (a la mojitomiss_cuba) only to find prices on the rise again.
 
 The PCV for November 4th ex Manchester which was £690 per person two days ago, then £715 yesterday was up to £790 per person today.   No single price available apart from the Gatwick flight on November 2nd when they wanted £940.
 
 I checked out Thomas Cook - no joy there until I checked for holidays over 14 days and there I found this little gem which I booked online there and then.
 
 Departing From: Gatwick (LGW)
 Destination: Holguin (HOG)
 Departure Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2005
 Duration: 15 nights
 Booking Agent:Thomas Cook (ATOL Number 0020)
 
 Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
 
 Accommodation name: Playa Pesquero
 
 Board Basis: All Inclusive
 Rating: **** (4)
 
 Total price you pay: £599.00
 (Includes all charges, taxes etc.)
 
 Flight Details:
 
 Outbound
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 Carrier: Thomas Cook
 Flight Code: 01J46
 Departure: (LGW) Gatwick - Wednesday, 26 October 2005 at 09:00
 Arrival: (HOG) Holguin - Wednesday, 26 October 2005 at 13:45
 
 Return
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 Carrier: Thomas Cook
 Flight Code: 01J47
 Departure: (HOG) Holguin - Thursday, 10 November 2005 at 19:05
 Arrival: (LGW) Gatwick - Friday, 11 November 2005 at 08:55
 
 1 x Adult : £629.00
 1 x Fuel Supplement : £45.00
 1 x Resort Transfer : £20.00
 1 x In-Flight Meal : £10.00
 
 TOTAL : £704.00
 ONLINE DISCOUNT : £105.00
 YOU PAY : £599.00
 
 
 Pay Today
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 1 x Holiday Cost : £599.00
 
 TOTAL : £599.00
 
 
 OUTBOUND STANDARD CABIN. INBOUND STANDARD CABIN.  ARRIVES UK THE FOLLOWING DAY
 
 This has to be the Steal of the Day.   I cannot believe that price.   Huskypup eat your heart out!!!
 
 £599 (around $1250 CAD) for 15 nights at the Playa Pesquero.   Believe you me I am so ELATED,  I'M OVER THE MOON
 
 I'm sorry it might not fit in with other people's plans, but this offer is just too good to be true as I'm sure you all must agree.
 
 It's the changeover period between summer and winter flights that's why it's so cheap.    I guess it will be Excel Airways outbound and Thomas Cook inbound.
 
 At least I'll be able to meet up with Huskypup as she arrives at the PP on November 2nd I believe.
 
 Well I've made my commitment now - October 26th to November 10th at the Playa Pesquero.
 
 Back from Canada on Sunday October 16th then off to Cuba on Wednesday October 26th.  
 
 Does life get any better than that!!!!
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2005, 09:22:00 AM »
:dan:  I guess this is a pretty accurate portrayal of the way you look this morning.  I think it's fantastic to get such a great deal to a resort you had such a fantastic time at.  
 
 Deal of the Day goes to Bellagio  :band:
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2005, 09:29:00 AM »
Good for you Mr B.  I was reading the travel section of the Toronto Star this morning and trying to interest DH in spending New Year's in Cuba which I think would be a blast...
 I will keep watching, however you are the deal getter for sure!
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2005, 09:30:00 AM »
Excellent !!!!
 
 Wow what can I say, that is a fantastic deal and you were right to grab it right away!!!
 
 Congrats on getting the Deal of the Day.
 
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2005, 09:33:00 AM »
Thanks SharonAnn. Kimberley and Heather - I still am on Cloud 9.
 
 Have just been back on Thomas Cook's website and the holiday is not available now for a single traveller. Even the price for two is up to £639 per person.
 
 I think the price reduction only came into force this morning because when I posted on the 'November to Remember' thread yesterday I said:
 
 'I can now book the PP with Thomas Cook but not at £1037 I'm afraid'.
 
 I knew at £599 I was looking a gift horse in the mouth.    I haven't been this excited since the birth of my first born back in 1968.
 
 I'm ringing up everyone I know.  I just can't believe how excited I am.
 
 I finally have managed the deal of the millennium!!!
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2005, 10:22:00 AM »
There is a good deal from selloffvacations leaving Toronto, if you want to join Bellagio at the Pesquero:
 
 HOLGUIN PLAYA PESQUERO 4.5 STANDARD AI OCT-30-2005 7 nts $742.00
 + 174.00 txs
 
 Same at itravel2000:
 
  HOLGUIN PLAYA PESQUERO 4.5 STANDARD AI OCT-30-2005 7 nights  $743.00
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2005, 11:04:00 AM »
£599 that is a absolute bargin, no wonder you are over the moon, I'm sure you will enjoy your holiday all the more knowing you got it for a song
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2005, 11:15:00 AM »
Garin:
 
 You are so right.   I'm still so excited I'm not even watching the cricket.
 
 The price is so unbelievable.   After months spent monitoring prices, it feels like I've hit the jackpot.
 
 I still can't believe it's true.   There must be a catch somewhere?   Have I done something wrong when booking?    I have checked and double checked and everything is fine, but I just still feel as though something is wrong somewhere as the price is sooooooooo cheap.
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2005, 11:36:00 AM »
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  Garin:
 
 You are so right.   I'm still so excited I'm not even watching the cricket.
 
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2005, 11:48:00 AM »
:1:  You must be excited Bellagio and to find such a good deal at a Resort you obviously liked so much--Can't get any better.  That is  cause to celebrate, I would say!  :6:
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2005, 12:07:00 PM »
Wendy,
 
  Your Travel Tickets has Playa Pesquero Oct 30th for $1805.50 for two people everything in.
 
 Are you tempted?
 
 Adults(2):     2 x $728.70
 Taxes:          $348.10
 Total Price:          $1805.50
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2005, 12:35:00 PM »
OMG Bellagio - Good things come to those that are patient.  Great for you!!!! I am so happy that you have found a great deal!  All the more worthwhile isn't it?
 Have a great October and November!!!
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2005, 12:47:00 PM »
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  Wendy,
 
  Your Travel Tickets has Playa Pesquero Oct 30th for $1805.50 for two people everything in.
 
 Are you tempted?
 
 Adults(2):     2 x $728.70
 Taxes:          $348.10
 Total Price:          $1805.50
Heather, I bet you are not surprised to know that I've already looked at it are you  ;)
 
 Well I know that I'm good for any week except for the week of Nov. 5 (that's exam week for BIT) so yes, I am still closely watching weeks of:
 Oct 15, 22, 29 and Nov 12. November had better start coming down, or I will be doing October aint so sober lol
 Seeing Mr. b's wonderful deal makes me kick myself for not grabbing that sunquest deal of the day a couple of weeks ago for the PCV (498 +)
 Oh well, still playing the waiting game
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2005, 01:10:00 PM »
Wendy:
 
 My eyes fell out of my head when I saw that deal this morning, it was just to good to refuse.
 
 Neither the PP or the PCV can be booked as a single now.   This morning when I booked there was no single supplement on the PP, but there was on the PCV making it £80 more expensive than the PP.
 
 Prices for now are PCV £625 and PP £639 but it has to be for two people.
 
 It is still cheap, but I'm so glad I acted early because I would be kicking myself now had I not booked when I did.
 
 It would be simply fantastic if you and the BIT could make it to either the PP or the PCV during my stay and Heather and John too.
 
 I'll see what F&T have to say when they come online.   I will be great if they can fit it in also.
 
 Someone had to move first and that ridiculous price just forced my hand.
 
 I still am on a high, eight hours later.
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Re: I just had to book it!!
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2005, 01:16:00 PM »
Mr. B, that really must be the deal of the year. I can't believe you cheap you got that. Better than the best deals I've seen from here lol
 
 Well I'm still watching and waiting but I can't wait too long. If I go on Nov. 12, I have to switch vacation weeks with one of my coworkers. She had already booked that week off but told me she would switch it to another week if I needed it (she's such a sweetheart), but I cannot wait to long, that's not fair to her.
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