This is an August/September family holiday (based on 2A and 2C) to Miami/Orlando. You leave Manchester on 19/08 and leave Miami on 04/09 - I think this may be the day after the kids get back but I know some schools have a teacher training day on the Monday. It won't suit everyone as there is some driving involved on this itinerary but the flights are very cheap and I'll keep out of the debate about flight prices in school holidays and kids missing time in school!
19-21 August
You fly from Manchester to Miami, with a short stop in London, which is standard when flying with British Airways. In Miami airport you will pick up the hire car (this itinerary is based on an intermediate hire car which should be big enough to accommodate a family plus luggage, although cheaper can be found for a smaller car). You will stay near Miami Beach in the Hotel Collins. This is centrally located and has good reviews compared with others in the area and is near the beach too, ideal for the 2 nights in Miami.
21 August - 1 September
You will drive to Orlando today, leisurely stopping off as there is no rush, and I'd suggest stopping off at the Kennedy Space Centre which is in the direction you are heading as well as beaches around the keys, there are lots of options and you could add in other stops if you wanted to reduce the driving time. In Orlando there are places to stay from £25 a night up to a few hundred £. I've picked the Buena Vista Suites as a mid-range hotel on the basis that the reviews suggest that these apartments are large with plenty of space and you also get breakfast included which for a family of 4 saves a fair bit of money. It is close to Disney and has decent reviews. You could spend less, depending on your budget but I think this is a good choice. If you wanted to save some cash then for less there are others but I'd feel confident recommending this one based on the ratings and reviews and I'd only recommend something I'd stay in myself and some cheaper places had dire reviews and after walking round Disney I think you'd be glad of somewhere comfortable, with space and free of bed bugs! Obviously any park passes are extra cost.
1-4 September
After leaving Orlando you will drive back towards Miami and for the final 3 nights you will stay at the Fairways in the Everglades. After theme parks and Disney I think this is a great way to end the trip but the drive is around 4hrs but you can stop off or add in other stops if you wish. The Fairways has great reviews and this rate also includes breakfast so again, it's great value with kids. Your flight doesn't leave until later on the final day so plenty of time to do the hour and half journey back to the airport.
The details:
Book flights on Travel Trolley (with British Airways) - £1056.64 (I know some people will say they have had bad experience of booking with these but I've always had cashback track and I've booked flights to Jordan and Cuba in the last two months and it's been fine). http://www.traveltrolley.co.uk
Book 11 nights in Orlando on Ebookers (use discount code) £678.51 plus resort fee $122.65/£94.81 which you pay on arrival. Follow go to deal to book on Ebookers.
3 nights in Everglades £118.49 on Ebookers using discount code. Follow go to deal to book on Ebookers.
Total £2425.89/£606.47pp
Top comments
loobyonetwothree
10 May 179#10
'we could'.... but surely that's the whole point of hukd...no one has to post deals..but they do so thinking they are helping others. plenty of other people find deals online and post them....and even if this person makes £££ out of each deal they post then so what...if it's a bargain then it's a bargain, regardless of who else benefits.....or maybe, just maybe she's a kind person with more enthusiasm for holiday hunting than most and enjoys sharing a bargain.
Neiliboy
10 May 175#13
so rude! if you dont like the post - dont click. Posts like this go against the spirit of HotUKDeals. The rest of us will enjoy and sometimes take advantage of the fantastic offers. Keep up the good work RachelandGromit.
rickj to Joetopps
10 May 173#19
Congratulations on being the biggest ars%%le this site has ever seen .Keep it up
ddaann_99 to Joetopps
10 May 173#17
Please leave... Just go.
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rachelandgromit
9 May 17#1
grillnun
9 May 171#2
hurricane season, it's an expensive gamble.
imiskeen to grillnun
9 May 173#7
Without wishing to sound rude, I've been on these exact dates every year for the last Twelve years and have only had one days ruined by poor weather. Not a gamble on these dates at all in my experience. Obviously - being a tropical climate expect a bit more rain than May/June but its not something that would affect my decision making process. This is a bargain for the flights alone.
Glesgabear
9 May 17#3
Great deal, excellent detail, heat from me.
faz1964
9 May 17#4
Heat justified.
gordo1964
9 May 17#5
Good deal if you fancy sharing 4 to a bedroom.
rachelandgromit to gordo1964
9 May 17#6
I guess for families the alternative would be to try and find 2-bed apartment or a villa or to book 2 hotel rooms.
Joetopps
10 May 172#8
OK deal but getting a bit sick of seeing all these deals being put together by "rachelandgromit"
what's in it for you?
we could all scour the Internet for hours and come up with these deals (or better).
if you are that desperate to be a travel agent then just become one and advertise via Google like everyone else.
stop clogging up HUKD with your glory hunting posts
Monaco.Blue to Joetopps
10 May 172#11
Hilarious, you've posted enough travel type deals yourself. Don't you ever experience the thrill of just sharing unconditionally? Maybe you are a glory hunting desperate travel agent who scours the internet for hours without success? If not what's in it for you? Sorry but your post sounds very bitter. What do you think about Chanchi :smile: Happy Wednesday though :sunglasses: .
ddaann_99 to Joetopps
10 May 173#17
Please leave... Just go.
rickj to Joetopps
10 May 173#19
Congratulations on being the biggest ars%%le this site has ever seen .Keep it up
simjambra
10 May 172#9
Got better things to do than trawl the internet for hours, so grateful for this tbh
loobyonetwothree
10 May 179#10
'we could'.... but surely that's the whole point of hukd...no one has to post deals..but they do so thinking they are helping others. plenty of other people find deals online and post them....and even if this person makes £££ out of each deal they post then so what...if it's a bargain then it's a bargain, regardless of who else benefits.....or maybe, just maybe she's a kind person with more enthusiasm for holiday hunting than most and enjoys sharing a bargain.
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Opening post
19-21 August
You fly from Manchester to Miami, with a short stop in London, which is standard when flying with British Airways. In Miami airport you will pick up the hire car (this itinerary is based on an intermediate hire car which should be big enough to accommodate a family plus luggage, although cheaper can be found for a smaller car). You will stay near Miami Beach in the Hotel Collins. This is centrally located and has good reviews compared with others in the area and is near the beach too, ideal for the 2 nights in Miami.
21 August - 1 September
You will drive to Orlando today, leisurely stopping off as there is no rush, and I'd suggest stopping off at the Kennedy Space Centre which is in the direction you are heading as well as beaches around the keys, there are lots of options and you could add in other stops if you wanted to reduce the driving time. In Orlando there are places to stay from £25 a night up to a few hundred £. I've picked the Buena Vista Suites as a mid-range hotel on the basis that the reviews suggest that these apartments are large with plenty of space and you also get breakfast included which for a family of 4 saves a fair bit of money. It is close to Disney and has decent reviews. You could spend less, depending on your budget but I think this is a good choice. If you wanted to save some cash then for less there are others but I'd feel confident recommending this one based on the ratings and reviews and I'd only recommend something I'd stay in myself and some cheaper places had dire reviews and after walking round Disney I think you'd be glad of somewhere comfortable, with space and free of bed bugs! Obviously any park passes are extra cost.
1-4 September
After leaving Orlando you will drive back towards Miami and for the final 3 nights you will stay at the Fairways in the Everglades. After theme parks and Disney I think this is a great way to end the trip but the drive is around 4hrs but you can stop off or add in other stops if you wish. The Fairways has great reviews and this rate also includes breakfast so again, it's great value with kids. Your flight doesn't leave until later on the final day so plenty of time to do the hour and half journey back to the airport.
The details:
Book flights on Travel Trolley (with British Airways) - £1056.64 (I know some people will say they have had bad experience of booking with these but I've always had cashback track and I've booked flights to Jordan and Cuba in the last two months and it's been fine).
http://www.traveltrolley.co.uk
Book intermediate car £323.95 with Discover Car Hire https://www.discovercarhire.com/
Book 2 nights in Miami £135 + £19 taxes on http://www.booking.com
Book 11 nights in Orlando on Ebookers (use discount code) £678.51 plus resort fee $122.65/£94.81 which you pay on arrival. Follow go to deal to book on Ebookers.
3 nights in Everglades £118.49 on Ebookers using discount code. Follow go to deal to book on Ebookers.
Total £2425.89/£606.47pp
Top comments
All comments (38)
what's in it for you?
we could all scour the Internet for hours and come up with these deals (or better).
if you are that desperate to be a travel agent then just become one and advertise via Google like everyone else.
stop clogging up HUKD with your glory hunting posts