My Jet Set Travel

Cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey are surprisingly good value for money, even in peak season; and they offer something that you don’t normally see at all inclusive resorts unless you are prepared to pay for them – water slides.

Of course the water slides are not the only criteria I use for choosing a hotel to stay in (although they do go a long way to persuading me). When we took family holidays all inclusive resorts were out of the question. They were so expensive it was just not worth it. Now I have changed my mind. The cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey I have been looking at are only about £200 more expensive for a family of 4 for two weeks, compared to a self catering apartment. I don’t know about you, but when I am on holiday I do not want to be slaving over a hot stove. So we tend to eat out and let others do the hard work. When you add the cost of the food to the holiday, plus the drinks around the pool when you’re soaking up the sun, the pennies soon mount up, way above the initial £200 all inclusive premium.

Of course there are going to be some discrepancies between the all inclusive and other boards, but the difference in price has closed a lot. If you are happy to eat every meal in the hotel, drink around the pool and do some activities that are on offer then cheap all inclusive holidays to Turkey (or elsewhere) are great value for money.

Another thing that I have found is that when you are searching for hotels independently try asking whether they do an All Inclusive option. We did this when we booked our hotel in Zanzibar and the premium was only an extra £20 per person per night. When you consider that all the drinks, activities and food was included I reckon we saved ourselves some hefty pennies; especially since the food prices were not cheap. It was convenient as well. We were quite far from an ATM machine and had little cash left other than the $20 departure tax. Not having to worry about having cash to pay for everything was a great weight off our shoulders.

P.S. About Zanzibar. I have been meaning to post about our trip to Tanzania, so stay tuned!

According to this BBC report Britons are seriously reconsidering holidaying in the Eurozone due to poor exchange rates. It has always been the case that holidays to Europe have been cheap largely because of the strength of the British pound. Now that the British pound has fallen in value the usual European holiday hotspots are feeling the pinch.

Its another sad side effect of the current economic situation, and as the report states last minute holidays may not hold the bargain that they once did. Booking early is more likely to get the bargain people are looking for.

What are the options. Well, there are still holiday hotspots within easy reach of Europe that offer better value for money. Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Tunisia and Cape Verde still offer deals because they are not as affected by the fall in the strength of the British pound.

For those who are really feeling the pinch there really is nothing more to offer than the hope of a better summer than the last two. The economic slump will not last forever, better days are coming!

The one thing that should be the travel industry’s primary concern is to make peak season holidays just as affordable as term-time holidays. The difference in price is astonishing. Fortunately there are holidays to Turkey in October that offer great value for money, with a 5 star all-inclusive resort coming in at under £1600 for a family of four.

The great thing about holidays to Turkey in October is that the weather at that time of year is a pleasant average of 26 degrees; a lot warmer that many popular European alternatives, and there is plenty of things to do.

Whichever resort you chose (Bodrum, Dalaman or Antalya) there are plenty of beaches, scenic excursions, fun activities such as water parks and ancient ruins to explore. You can fly from virtually any UK regional airport as well. Holidays to Turkey in October are an ideal solution for a cheap getaway.

The current economic situation has had me thinking. Will people still go on their summer holidays? My mother seems to think that the one thing people will not give up on is their holidays.

I am thinking that people will not totally give up their summer holidays, more change what their original plans are. Summer holidays are a hard commodity to give up on.

Rather than give up their summer holidays altogether, it seems likely that they will opt for cheaper holidays abroad; heading for Spain rather than the Caribbean. Holidays abroad will not be as affected as most people might think because it is often just as expensive (or even more expensive) to take a holiday in the UK, where the weather doesn’t always play ball.

What do you think? Will you sacrifice your summer holiday? Let us know!

If I told you that there are Caribbean islands within a 6 hour flight from the UK, no jetlag or hurricanes, would you believe me? Probably not, because the best kept paradise islands of Cape Verde have only just emerged as a holiday island for the British. While our European neighbours have kept this gem to themselves, it was the discovery by British tour operators that have made Cape Verde all inclusive holidays are reality.

Cape Verde all inclusive Holidays are offered by several holiday companies to the Cape Verde island of Sal. For 2 adults 2 children taking an all inclusive holiday to Sal at the beginning of August costs between £4000 and £5000 depending on what company you choose to travel with. There are ever more options available with resorts opening up on Sal’s neighbour Boa Vista, although it is not quite as developed as Sal.

Cape Verde all inclusive Holidays are an ideal option if you want sunshine but don’t want the cost of the Caribbean.

Holidays to Turkey from Belfast usually involve an annoying indirect flight via another UK airport which ultimately push the price of the holiday up. It seems a little unfair doesn’t it. However, there is hope. Although a little limited in choice there are holidays to Turkey from Belfast at great prices.

The main destinations tend to be Dalaman and Bodrum. Hotels are plentiful and you can get a two week stay in a 5 star hotel, All Inclusive, for as little as £2406 for a family of four.

If you are looking for holidays to Turkey from Belfast there are a number of sites that offer some great deals.

After reading news about the survivors of the Turkish air crash in Amsterdam I was surprised some figures about how many people actually survive a plane crash. The BBC article mentioned that of the 54,000 people who were involved in plane crashes between 1984 and 2000, around 51, 000 had survived. That is an amazing statistic whatever way you look at it.

What do you do when you step on board an aircraft? Do you pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing? Do you know exactly where the emergency exists are, both over the wing and at the front or back of the aircraft? Do you have an excape plan? Do you count the seats to the nearest exists? These are all things that may save your life in the event of a crash.

I know for one that when I step on board an aircraft I make sure I know exactly where the exits are, how many seats there are between me and the exist, and I predetermine what exits I will take over the wing or in case of a fire, at the front or the back of the aircraft. I study how to open exists and let my travelling companions know what my plan is so nobody wastes time looking for me in a burning aircraft. It may sound a bit ridiculous, but research has shown that these plans can save lives.

Package holidays to Cape Verde are becomming more and more accessible to the mainstream British public. As little as two years ago package holidays to Cape Verde were a pipe dream, now there is just as much choice as any other holiday destination; with more islands slowing opening up to British tourists.

The island with the most developed tourism industry is the desert islands of Sal. It sits in the northern half of the group of islands and has one of the sunniest climates. If you are after beaches then Sal is the one for you with miles of coastline to choose from.

If you fancy a trip to some of the other islands there are boat trips to Santiago, Boa Vista and other islands. Package holidays to Cape Verde are ideal for those who want a combination of beach and adventure.

I had always known that shopping around for holidays was the best option if you want to save money on holidays. I had always thought though that the difference would be minimal. What I have found is that when I was looking for cheap all inclusive holidays to Mexico the difference in price can be astonishing.

Take for example a 3 star all inclusive resorts. One tour operators was offering the holiday for £4000, whilst another was offering the same holiday for £1000 more. Even better, I managed to find a 5 star resort that was cheaper than a 4 star resort offered by other tour operators.

I happen to notice this is the same for other boards as well. Whilst one operators might be more expensive with All Inclusive resorts than others, don’t be surprised if they offer Self catering accommodation cheaper.

It just goes to show that shopping around really is the best solution when looking for a holiday.

I could not believe it when I searched for all inclusive family holidays to Moon Palace, Mexico. From just £4800 you could get a family of 4 on a two week break at this top class resort.

Holidays to Moon Palace Mexico will suite the whole family. With one of the biggest pools in Cancun, a golf course, easy access to the Mayan ruins located in the Yucatan peninsula; prime beaches at your doorstep what more could you ask for?