For those with kids that are hoping to get further afield for Easter then check out this week long break to Cuba. The holiday is based on 2A and 2C leaving from Manchester on 6th April and returning on 13th April. I know it may seem a long flight for a week, but when you get there its no more than 30 minutes in a taxi to your 4* resort where you and the kids can relax on amazing beaches with all-inclusive everything, 24 hours a day for a week on some of the best beaches in Cuba in an amazing resort! Is this appealing to you yet ;-)
The resort is the Iberostar Mojito and has great reviews and is right on the beach. I've not included transfers but I've allowed for a taxi. This is cheaper and easier and will cost no more than £25 for the return trip.
Flights are with Condor aka Thomas Cook and include 20kg of luggage per person, 6kg of hand luggage and include meals on board.
Breakdown
Flights book @ condor.com for 2A and 2C £1369.92
Hotel book @ lowcostholidays.com £645.89
Taxi cost £25 return trip
Total for family of 4 £2040.81/£510.20pp
Top comments
rachelandgromit to muffboy
7 Mar 165#3
Well my googling of various school Easter holidays has shown that most schools half term for Easter is then and the majority go back on 18th. Correct me if I'm wrong though because I'm relying on a handful of schools I've looked at on Google in Manchester, Midlands and Yorkshire.....
rachelandgromit to Groovii D
7 Mar 163#8
Agree, Cuba does have more too it than the resorts but for families wanting a break AI holiday a resort is likely to be more suitable for a week. I don't think the kids would enjoy rum drinking and cigar smoking (although I'm sure the parents would enjoy it)!
All comments (25)
rachelandgromit
7 Mar 16#1
muffboy
7 Mar 161#2
Since when was 6th April Easter school holidays?
rachelandgromit to muffboy
7 Mar 165#3
Well my googling of various school Easter holidays has shown that most schools half term for Easter is then and the majority go back on 18th. Correct me if I'm wrong though because I'm relying on a handful of schools I've looked at on Google in Manchester, Midlands and Yorkshire.....
dion77 to muffboy
8 Mar 161#11
My kids break up 24th March go back 12th April
samwants2save
7 Mar 16#4
^ they are in the South East
Nanajane
7 Mar 16#5
Easter holidays tend not to be fixed nationally... some schools will break up two weeks before Easter and go back on the Tuesday (day after Easter Monday). Others have a week before and a week after Easter and yet others break up on Mundy Thursday for two weeks.
It happens because easter is at a different time each year... some school stick to the same holiday pattern every year others vary it so the half terms in school, are approx. Six weeks either side of Easter.
Jane
rachelandgromit
7 Mar 161#6
Ah.... That explains it. The schools all local to me go back on 18th so I guess that this will suit some but not others......
Groovii D
7 Mar 161#7
I loved Cuba....but the all Inc's are not a patch on others in the Caribbean. Visit Havana, Trinidad, Cien Fuego, Santa Clara. Go dancing, walking, eating with the locals, drink rum, smoke cigars, watch baseball. Don't go all inclusive....... that's not what Cuba is about. Also avoid the Tropicana.
rachelandgromit to Groovii D
7 Mar 163#8
Agree, Cuba does have more too it than the resorts but for families wanting a break AI holiday a resort is likely to be more suitable for a week. I don't think the kids would enjoy rum drinking and cigar smoking (although I'm sure the parents would enjoy it)!
futura to Groovii D
8 Mar 16#16
Sounds like you've been reading too many out of date rough guides or maybe its a while since you've been. Food quality in Cuba used to be the poor relation of the caribbean but things have improved a lot and most people will be more than happy now. Agree with all other comments although Tropicana still worth a visit if a little overpriced
CatAnne
8 Mar 16#9
I love cuba, and win one from them
smelladeal
8 Mar 161#10
£500 in school holidays, all-inclusive, Caribbean is a bargain. Hot!
Samphire67
8 Mar 16#12
Cayo Coco is beautiful.
dawniecarl
8 Mar 16#13
Mine do too, hence why price is decent unfortunately.
dazzapat
8 Mar 161#14
My kids school are getting the Easter Weekend off (Friday to Monday), they then go back for 4 days, then get 2 weeks off from 4th April :neutral_face:
mocmocamoc
8 Mar 16#15
Maybe a daft question, but does going to Cuba have any repercussions on then entering the USA at a later date?
sciencegal to mocmocamoc
8 Mar 16#20
No I went to Cuba in 2008 and then New York in 2009 it raised no problems.
Groovii D to mocmocamoc
8 Mar 16#22
I went to 2012 and where told that if you get your passport stamped you cannot enter the US for 2 years. it appears that it is the norm not to stamp your passport. I had to ask to get mine stamped.
A lot of Canadians travel to both Cuba and the US.
You may wish to ask the home office about the situation. Obama went there earlier and had no issues getting back to the states.
Dait
8 Mar 161#17
Voted hot just for the 20kg in flight meal. Might need a nap after that:D
braddock71
8 Mar 16#18
'Your search returned no results. Please try again using different criteria' - expired?
johnraggett
8 Mar 16#19
Break up 19th March and back the 4th at my school, I know most around the country are off the week later until the 11th, but not heard any off later myself but obviously from the comments there are a few.
airbus330
8 Mar 16#21
This is a good price for a Carib holiday. But just realise that Cuba 4 star is 3-2 star elsewhere, particularly for food. The AI spirits will be rotgut, no matter what it says on the bottle and Cayo is mosquito central. The beach is OK but not that special. I have stayed at this hotel, and others in CC. It is not the worst.
Heat for the price.
smelladeal
8 Mar 16#23
:smile: LOL!
panddda
9 Mar 16#24
Fantastic price Rachel! Our Easter hols (Doncaster) are really early - 19th March until 2 April. We're off to California for the fortnight :smiley:
For anybody considering this great deal, just be aware that there's a good chance your annual 'Worldwide' travel insurance policy (and car hire excess policy if you have one too) might not cover Cuba - the last 2 we've had don't, it was one of only 4 countries that's excluded.
rachelandgromit
9 Mar 16#25
Ooh very nice, have a lovely time. My birthday has landed smack bang in the middle of Easter weekend so with overpriced flight prices I'm staying put!
Everyone I speak to with kids has completely different school holidays at Easter!
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Opening post
The resort is the Iberostar Mojito and has great reviews and is right on the beach. I've not included transfers but I've allowed for a taxi. This is cheaper and easier and will cost no more than £25 for the return trip.
Flights are with Condor aka Thomas Cook and include 20kg of luggage per person, 6kg of hand luggage and include meals on board.
Breakdown
Flights book @ condor.com for 2A and 2C £1369.92
Hotel book @ lowcostholidays.com £645.89
Taxi cost £25 return trip
Total for family of 4 £2040.81/£510.20pp
Top comments
All comments (25)
It happens because easter is at a different time each year... some school stick to the same holiday pattern every year others vary it so the half terms in school, are approx. Six weeks either side of Easter.
Jane
A lot of Canadians travel to both Cuba and the US.
You may wish to ask the home office about the situation. Obama went there earlier and had no issues getting back to the states.
Heat for the price.
For anybody considering this great deal, just be aware that there's a good chance your annual 'Worldwide' travel insurance policy (and car hire excess policy if you have one too) might not cover Cuba - the last 2 we've had don't, it was one of only 4 countries that's excluded.
Everyone I speak to with kids has completely different school holidays at Easter!