Can you save a mint on a jaunt to the Algarve?
Where:Two weeks on the Algarve
When:July 17th-31st
With the tour operatorFalcon Travel is offering a fortnight's B&B in the Dom Pedro Golf Resort departing on Thursday, July 17th for just over €2,000 per couple. Falcon says the resort is well-run, comfortable and popular for its entertainment. It is 300m from the beach of Vilamoura and a "short stroll" to the marina, which has dozens of bars and restaurants. Flights depart Dublin for Faro on Thursday at 5.35pm with the return flight leaving two weeks later at 9.30pm. An in-flight meal is included by default (removing it saves us €32), but reserved seating and extra leg room cost a total of €104 pp extra. The package includes taxes, charges, airport transfers and a 20kg baggage allowance.
How much?€2,276.10, including a "holiday discount" of €313.90.
On your ownBooking two weeks' B&B directly with the hotel on its website, www.dom -pedro-golf-resort.com, costs €1,773. Flights with Aer Lingus cost €301.80 per person - a total of €603.60, not including baggage charges, which are a further €48, taking the total to €651.60. Ryanair also flies to Faro, but it is more expensive, and our return flights would have cost €664.10, again not including baggage.
Airport transfers can be booked online through the hotel at a cost of €42 return.
How much?€2,466.60
Tour operator savings€190.50 (with the "holiday discount")
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