Thomson Faraway Shores: Summer 2010 deals

Those who are used to traveling already know that booking your vacation early is a sure way to save a lot of money. This is particularly the case when you plan to book via large travel operators. Thomson – Faraway Shores

The vacations include the round trip flight from a UK airport (Gatwick or Manchester). If you want to spend 7 nights in Mexico, the price starts at £937 per person based on the all inclusive plan. You’ll be staying in the center of Playacar. The departure is on May 9, 2010. Cheaper options for the same destination are also available (£784pp, all inclusive).

Another option is Aruba where you can spend 7 nights for prices starting at £1,055pp. The hotel is suitable for couples and has a large pool area. The plan is all inclusive. Cheaper options are available (£864pp, room only).

Europe vacation packages

Traditionally, Europe vacation packages during summer focus on beach destinations and on touring cities. The popular countries – Italy, Greece, France – are still in the top of travelers’ preferences but relatively less popular destinations are also on the travelers’ radar.

Paris is a lovely city to visit, whether you’ve got romantic plans on your mind or just plan to check out the sites and relax. Paris vacations start at $699pp for 6 nights, if you travel between Jan 15 and March 25, 2010 and book by Jan 4, 2010. It does include the cheap flight to Paris but doesn’t include the surcharges and fees. You can also book the transfer to/from the airport and quite a lot of sightseeing options in the city. The cheapest tour is $10 (1 hour sightseeing cruise on Seine).

If you don’t have enough money or don’t have enough days off, you can also choose a 4 nights vacation in Paris. The price starts at $629pp and you can travel between Jan 11 and Feb 24, 2010 and book by Jan 4, 2010. Also, don’t forget the additional taxes and the fact that you can add airport transfer and sightseeing excursions to your vacation.

Athens, the birthplace of democracy, hasn’t always been among the popular destinations. There are loads of things to visit and do here. And you can even plan a short day-trip to one of the near-by islands. Six nights in Athens start at $799pp if you travel between Jan 5 and March 25, 2010 and book by Jan 4, 2010. The price includes the flight to Athens but doesn’t include the taxes and surcharges. If you want to add more options – such as airport transport, sightseeing excursions – allow for at least $200 more per person.