Author Topic: Re: Done it at last (Read 3819 times)

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.

bmnichol · « **Reply #1 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.

travelchick · « **Reply #2 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

bellagio · « **Reply #3 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

bellagio · « **Reply #4 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.

JJay · « **Reply #5 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.

bellagio · « **Reply #6 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.

JJay · « **Reply #7 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!!!!

bellagio · « **Reply #8 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.

Sunny · « **Reply #9 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!!!!!

bellagio · « **Reply #10 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.

Sunny · « **Reply #11 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.