Yes, the heatwave was nice while it lasted but now that it’s over you’ll probably have to head abroad in search of sun. As you’ll see from this week’s Thomas Cook deals, it won’t cost you a packet either.
Couple Offers
Dublin to Crete, 3* Driades Apts on self-catering, 2 August, 7 Nights
Price: €529pp Price for JOE.ie readers: €395pp
Arguably the most popular tourist destination in Crete, Hersonissos has everything you’d want in a holiday for you and the missus and you can’t really go wrong with seven nights for less than €400.
Dublin to Corfu, 2* Garnabos Apts on self-catering, 9 August, 7 Nights
Price: €485pp Price for JOE.ie readers: €355pp
Corfu holds plenty of appeal for tourists from Ireland and beyond and with good reason too. It should still be pretty lively in early August and the Garnabos Apartments will provide comfortable lodgings for you and your better half when you’re content to give the beach, the sight-seeing and the partying a rest.
Family Offers (2 Adults and 1 Child)
Cork to Crete, 3* Andreas Studios on Self Catering, 16 August, 7 Nights
Price: €1499 per family Price for JOE.ie readers: €1049 per family
Lovely beaches, lovely sights and lovely weather, Gouves in Crete is the perfect destination for a family holiday and if you need convincing to get your family on the plane, a discount of over €400 from the good folks at Thomas Cook might just turn your head.
Flight and Hotel Offers
5 Night in Ibiza Deals staying in the Vista Al Mar in Es Cana on self catering
Leaving on 22nd August Price: €529pp Price for JOE.ie readers: €429pp
Leaving on 5th September Price: €499pp Price for JOE.ie readers: €387pp
When you’re in Ibiza you want to be close to the beach and to the best nightspots and the Vista Al Mar ticks both boxes as well as not putting too much of a strain on the wallet either.
Cruise Offers
MSC Preziosa Mediterranean Cruise, 27th September 2013, 7 Nights Cruise
Ports of Call: Barcelona, Marseilles, Genoa, Naples, Messina, La Goulette
From €739pp
With the rain we’ve had in the latter part of this week there’s probably enough water to cruise down the street but if you want a more glamorous option, the MSC Preziosa Mediterranean Cruise isn’t a bad choice, with stops in Barcelona, Marseille and Naples as part of an impressive looking itinerary.
To avail of the special discounts offered to JOE readers by the generous folk over at Thomas Cook, all you have to do is ring the following number: (01) 514 0307 and quote JOE.ie when making the booking.
Now pack that bag, don’t forget the suncream and enjoy those holidays people, you’ve earned them!