Olympic Holidays  specialise in low cost package holidays to Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Turkey and the Canary Islands (amongst others). Their prices are definitely amongst the lowest and they do really great special offers all year round. Right now they are having an all inclusive holiday sale to all resorts with Greece from £399 all inclusive, and Egypt from £329 all inclusive. Hit the advanced search link below to go to their search box now.

Olympic Holidays Advanced Search for package holidays in Summer 2009

Thanks to Mamma Mia, Greece has never been so popular, and with good reason. Also, try and consider some areas that you might be less familiar with, including Cyprus and Croatia because both are beautiful with great holidays to be had cheaply.

Jet2Holidays offer great value package holidays to all major European holiday and beach resorts and are currently offering up to 50% off holidays booked within the next two weeks. There has been some debate as to whether or not last minute holidays were going to be cheaper than holidays booked in advance this year and it looks like last minute holidays are the way to go if you are flexible about which holiday resort you want to go to.

Save up to 50% at jet2holidays

Prices currently start at under £200 per person per week, with holidays to Greece, Spain, Croatia, Majorca, Turkey, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Portugal Algarve, Cyprus, Costa Del Sol, Menorca, in fact, every top package holiday destination you can think of.

You can book with a deposit of as little £50 per person, and Jet2Holidays are fully ABTA bonded. Click the swimming pool to the left to find out more.

For some of us, getting a pair of sunglasses is only part of the story because if you normally wear glasses or even contact lenses, then you may need to get your sunglasses fitted with prescription lenses so you can really relax on your holidays. Contact lenses can dry out easily on a hot beach, and prescription sunglasses can really make your holiday experience a lot more comfortable, and that means maximum relaxation for you.

Our favorite online supplier of sunglasses with prescription lenses is Best4Glasses. They have a fantastic range of styish frames at stunning low prices, all of which can be fitted with tinted or photochromatic lenses and with UV protection. Their prices are far cheaper than high street opticians. What’s more, all their glasses and sunglasses come with a no quibble guarantee so if you’re not happy for any reason, they will give you a full refund.

As if their prices aren’t low enough, we got a unique 10% discount code which is valid for a limited period which you can use to save even more on your order. Simple enter this code when you checkout: AFWC10.

Best4Glasses also sell very cheap regular prescription glasses online so why not get yourself a new pair for the evening, and a new pair for braving the sunshine while you’re on holiday. Regular prescription glasses start at a crazy £10 per pair! Take a look and save yourself some serious cash by planning ahead and buying your prescription glasses or sunglasses online.

UK P&P is FREE as well, so there are no hidden charges.

Easycruise cruise ship

If you’ve ever considered a cruise holiday but have been put off by the flashy marketing material and huge prices, not to mention the terror of having to sit in a dinner suit at the Captain’t table, then take a look at Easycruise for your next cruise holiday. With cruises around Greece and Turkey with sensible and transparent pricing, you can relax in the knowledge that you’ll know exactly what to expect on your holiday. Their website provides tons of detail about the cruise ships, the itinery, the trips available to you and the facilities onboard, and this includes video tours so there’s nothing left to guess work. The emphasis is on informality, so no old fashioned stuffy protocols to adhere to either, but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy luxury and relaxation onboard. It also tells you what is included in the price of your cruise holiday and what is extra.

This is modern cruising the Easycruise way. Take a look at the website now. You might be surprised at what you’ll find. Many of the Greek and Turkish cruises are 3-4 day trips, so combine this with a few days stay either side and you’ve got a really memorable mediterranean holiday. Prices start from only £160pp (depending on the cruise and the time of year), so you’ll be getting a lot more luxury for your money that you might have expected!

Libra Holidays offer Egyptian River Nile cruises at very competitive prices. These are 7 or 14 night stays and include sight-seeing and overnight stays on land so you can visit Egypt in style. They also offer a range of board options. If you want to visit Egypt but aren’t keen on staying in a hotel, then take a look.

Balkan Holidays is the leading specialist holidays tour operator to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and Romania. With 44 years of experience they offer great value summer beach holidays, winter ski, lakes & mountains holidays, tours and excursions, city breaks to Sofia, Varna, Bourgas and more, last minute holiday deals and low cost flights to Bulgaria from 21 UK airports.

Bulgaria has been described as the land of Long, Sandy Beaches and Breathtaking Mountains…

Situated in the south eastern Balkan peninsula, Bulgaria has been dealt a generous hand by nature. There is the impressive 230-mile long Black Sea coast with some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe (and they’ve got the Blue Flag award to prove it) with average temperatures of 27°C and more than 300 hours of sunshine in high season or the magnificent mountain ranges with an abundance of flora and fauna, and an amazing cultural heritage to explore.
So, whether you plan to let your hair down and be entertained in a modern seaside resort, or relax and soak up the sun on a secluded beach where time stands still or awaken your senses amongst breathtaking mountain slopes and lush green hills or take a journey of discovery through a land of tradition and great contrasts, Bulgaria has it all.

Some of it’s main resorts include:

• Varna area
• Golden Sands
• Albena
• St. Konstantin
• Bourgas area
• Sunny Beach
• Elenite
• Paradise Beach
• Nessebar
• Pomorie
• Sozopol
• Duni

Things to do and see

Of course going on holiday is always fun when there is more to do. Bulgaria has a  lively summery atmosphere and a beautiful nature – there is always plenty to see and visit. For those who prefer water sports, Balkan Holidays provide scuba diving courses with PADI-qualified dive instructors.  Bulgaria is especially proud of its rich folklore traditions. Folk dances, music, national costumes and traditional rituals have an important place in the lives of Bulgarians. During the summer a number of folk and cultural festivals and concerts take place by the seaside happening mainly in the towns of Varna, Bourgas and Sozopol.

Food and Drinks

Because of its geographical position and long history Bulgarian cuisine is a mixture between the best parts of the Slavonic, Greek and Turkish cuisines.

National specialities include: Shopska salad (sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and parsley topped with grated sheep’s cheese); and tarator (a cold soup of chopped cucumber, walnuts and yogurt) which is perfect for hot summer days. White sheep’s cheese baked with eggs is another favorite. Other typical items on the menu include kebapcheta (minced meat rolled into sausage shapes and grilled), kavarma (individual casseroles of pork or veal, onions and mushrooms), shishkebab, stuffed vine or cabbage leaves and moussaka. Yogurt too, tastes better in Bulgaria – its country of origin.
Bulgarian drinks have their devotees even among the most refined drinkers. There are some excellent locally produced wines and spirits, and nothing can beat a cold beer at just 50 pence a bottle!

Money

The monetary unit is the Lev. There are approx. 2.84 Levs to £1.00 (though this does fluctuate) • Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airports, banks, exchange bureaux and hotels. Travellers’ cheques carry a higher commission • Scottish notes are not accepted • Credit cards are not widely accepted.

Climate

Bulgaria has average temperatures of 27° C in the summer and basks in over 300 hours of sunshine during the high season.

Eating and Drinking – Typical Costs

• Bottle of Beer – £0.50

• Take Away Sandwich – £1.00

• Two Course Meal – £4.00

• Bottle of Wine in a Restaurant – £3.50

Many of us are looking for somewhere to go that isn’t being hammered by the Euro exchange rate, yet a lot of people have never tried Bulgaria or it’s neighbours. Look at those eating and drinking prices – that looks like Majorca in the 1970′s! If we’ve whetted your appetite and I hope we have then scoot over to  Balkan Holidays for the full low down. It really does look stunning!

Package holidays take the strain out of taking a holiday, and for many people, especially if you have children, that’s generally the idea. They normally consist of a flight from the airport of your choice, a transfer from the airport to your holiday accommodation, and often you will benefit from some onsite assistance from a holiday company representative who can give information and advice once you’re there.

Very large savings are to be had by booking direct with the tour operators. Our unique search engine cuts through the nonsense and delivers great results and includes discount package holidays deals to all the main resorts, flying from all airports across the UK. Whether you are looking for a secluded bay in Skopelos, or a mad party scene in Benidorm, we have the technology to make it happen. Some package holidays include also free child places. All board basis are covered from self catering to bed and breakfast to half board full board or even all inclusive.

Remember though, package holidays are discounted for a limited period only to get them sold. Once they’re gone they’re gone so if you find a great price, you can’t count on it still being here tomorrow.