PortAventura 2009 Discount Codes.

Great PortAventra tickets for 2009 - New tickets and new discounts!!!

The new tickets and fantastic AttractionTix discounts are:

PASS - 4 consecutive days - Discount code - Pass

PLUS - 7 consecutive days - Discount code - Plus

MAX - 14 consecutive days - Discount code - Max

These discount codes will give you 5% off your 2009 tickets.

For more info on these great value tickets -CLICK HERE

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Halloween PortAventura - 27th September until 16th November

With the main season coming to an end in Salou, Cambrils and La Pineda the arrival of that scarey time at PortAventura starts.





From 27th September 2008 to 16th November 2008 PortAventura become transformed bringing your nightmares to life. The dark side takes over with its ghouls, ghosts and other nasty inhabitants... keep an eye over your shoulder!!!





You can hear the screams echo through the PortAventura park. At the Hotel burn, it's dark secret is unearthed. Can you sleep? will you sleep?





The shops are full of ghoulish goodies to transform yourself and maybe get one back on the zombies lurking around the park.





It is not all nasty though kids will love being able to 'trick or treat' at the PortAventura houses, the sweets are ready to be claimed... go on don't be scared.. knock....if you dare.





The next day when you have recovered you can still get some of that gorgeous med sunshine on the 'not so crowded beaches, unless you wish to return to the PortAventura park for another helping of scariness.



Check out the latest ticket deals CLICK HERE

For great value hotels, flights and Car hire in Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda and Barcelona CLICK HERE

Save on on PortAventura - Latest Discount Codes from AttractionTix

With the Euro fighting the pound, the so called 'Credit Crunch', and massive fuel bill rises, Every pound counts. If your visiting Salou, Cambrils or La Pineda and intend to tkae in the PortAventura theme park then check out http://www.justsalou.co.uk/ for the latest prices.

As well as price comparison on all the latest prices and ticket options for PortAventura, there are also discount codes from both AttractionTix and ISANGO helping you save that little bit more.

Buying your tickets before you go can help you budget for your holiday as the price of the tickets is known before hand and does not have to come out of the money you have with you on holiday.

1 day tickets, night tickets, 3 day, 7 day and 14 day tickets are all available, as well as tickets for the 2009 season.

Don't forget the spectacular Halloween and Christmas events at PortAventura for an extra special seasonal theme.

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Sun is out - Nscessity Personal UV Monitor

STAY SAFE IN THE SUN - £13.99 - BUY NOW

Everyone is .. or should be aware of the dangers of UV rays from the sun. In the heat of summer do not forget to protect not just your skin but the delicate skin of the little ones.

1. Factor 50 - Use it

2. Sun hats

3. Cool clothes

4. Water

Although the above are self explanetory, it is always good to know just what the limits are, the Nscessity Personal UV Monitoris an invaluable aid in helping protect your children.

The Nscessity Personal UV Monitor calculates the safe exposure time based on inputting users skin type, SPF protection and then measuring the UV level. When the safe exposure time is up an alarm will sound.

Exposure to sunlight, coupled with the rapidly diminishing Ozone layer are cited as the main cause for the dramatic rise in the development of 'invasive primary coetaneous malignant melanoma', commonly know as Skin Cancer. Perhaps the most frightening fact is that Skin Cancer has its roots in childhood. Upto 80% of the damage caused through increased exposure occurs before the age of 18.

STAY SAFE IN THE SUN - £13.99 - BUY NOW

Motorsport - RallyRACC Catalunya-COSTA DAURADA

2nd to 5th Ocotber 2008

Salou is again host to the RACC Rally Catalunya. With the rally starting and finishing in Salou. 

So for motorsport lovers, it is an ideal time to spectate the thrills of rally driving, and take in some late sunshine on the beaches of Salou.

Of course you can also take in PortAventura to give you even more of a buzz.

For more on the Rally - CLICK HERE 

For greart value hotels, flights and PortAventura tickets visit - http://www.justsalou.co.uk/

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PortAventura 5% disocunt at ActractionTix

While the 10% discount code has now finished, there is a new 5% off discount code off the 14 day tickets.

There is also the 14 days for the price of 3 still available.

For more ticket options and latest prices and the latest codes see - http://www.justsalou.co.uk/portaventura.asp 

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PortAventura - Halloween 2008

It is near that time again, the time when PortAventura is transformed in a specatacular fashion for Halloween.

Now it will not only be the rides that scare you. Dare you enter.

Halloween at PortAventura takes place between the months of October and November, and is a spectacle not to miss. Watch out! for the ghouls, ghosts and zombies roaming the park (as well as a multitude of other unsavoury characters).

Hear the blood curdling screams and see the scenes of horror. OK so the adults will think the 'Kids will love it'... but kids, just take a look at the adult faces as they are set upon.

For the latest prices and discounts check out http://www.justsalou.co.uk/portaventura.asp

Also check out http://www.justsalou.co.uk/ for great value accommodation and flights for your PortAventura scare trip!.

Halloween image (c) ajimixx Flickr

PortAventura 14 days for 3 - Discount codes and PortAventura 2009

PortAventura Tickets and Discount Codes


Great value tickets for PortAventura Theme Park Salou

14 days for the price of 3 - £52.00

Use the discount code PV14D10 at the check for a further 10% discount saving you a further £5.20 on these great value tickets. 

(Guests also entitled to a 50% discount off one day passes to Caribe Aquatic Park. This must be purchased in resort within the validity dates of your PortAventura ticket.)

BUY THESE GREAT TICKETS

NOW AVAILABLE - NEW TICKETS FOR 2009.


PortAventura Pass £2009 - 4 consecutive days - Adult £60.00 Child £48.00

PortAventura Pass PLUS 2009 - 7 consecutive days - Adult £61.00 Child £50.00

PortAventura Max 2009 - 14 consecutive days - Adult £67.00 Child £53.00

PortAventura is open daily from 27 March 2009 until 6 January 2010. However from the beginning of November until 19 December the park is only open weekends. Caribe Aquatic outdoor area is open from 16 May - 13 September 2009.

The ticket you purchase is ONLY valid in the year you stipulate in your departure date. 

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More great tickets available see www.justsalou.co.uk/portaventura.asp

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JustSalou and JustTix

As well www.JustSalou.co.uk, we also have another website JustTix - www.justtix.co.uk

JustTix is the website for hundreds of Discounted Attraction Tickets world-wide, and also London Theatre Tickets.

Not just for half-term of the summer holidays, but great tickets available all year long, helping you save money (maybe saving you a few extra euro's for your trip to Salou).

Take a look at www.justtix.co.uk for theme parks, zoo's, shows, castles and more....

Cheap PortAventura - 14 days for price of 3 - £46.80

14days for the price of 3 is back!!! £46.80

14 days at the fantastic PortAventura theme park for £52.00 use the 10% discount code and save up to a further £5.20

For latest prices and price comparison visits http://www.justsalou.co.uk/portaventura.asp

Many ticket options from these major suppliers.

AttractionTix
365 Tickets
Dosomethingdifferent.com
isango


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Do not be scared of DIY (Do It Yourself)

Many people now create and make their own holidays with the DIY approach. They reap the savings and get the holiday that they want, not what is on offer.

Choosing and booking a DIY holiday could not be easier.

1. Look for flights that suit you, or suit your price range.

2. Search for hotels and apartments, in the area you want.

3. Book your airport transfer.

Hotels and Apartments


It is easier than you think. With companies websites Sunshine.co.uk and Alpharooms, all three, flights, hotels and  transfers can be sought and booked in one place and usually saving you a packet compared to booking a traditional package through your travel agent. True you may not get your in-flight meal (which you will be charged extra for) but then with flights to Reus at under two hours...

The benefits inlcude:

• Save money!
  
• Get the flights that suit you
• The dates that you want. (Not everyone wants to fly at 6:30am on a Tuesday)

Now that you have saved your money you can enjoy a bit more on holiday, maybe a trip or two to one of the many attractions. BUY TICKETS

Buying tickets before you go also can help you spread your budget for a holiday throughout the year, rather than having to fork out for tickets from your spending money while on holiday.

So do not settle for second best, get the holidays that YOU want.

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JustSalou latest - More tickets - More Info

JustSalou is the place to find the best value tickets for PortAventura, view varied ticket options for 1,3,7,14 days and night tickets. All the major supplier prices in one panel for you to see and choose.

Latest prices and discount codes from AttractionTix, 365 Tickets, isango and DoSomethingDifferent.com. VIEW TICKETS

The website has had a bit of a revamp lately making it easier to get around and more information on Salou and PortAventura. A new page added today gives an overview of the Rides at PortAventura, try not to scare yourself out of trying them. PortAventura Rides (more will be added to this over the next few days).

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PortAventura and MORE latest discount codes

10% discount codes for your Spanish holiday, theme parks and waterparks. Save money and make your euro's go that much further, by pre-booking your attraction tickets with AttractionTix before you go. Pay, Print and Present..... and SAVE!


PORTAVENTURA
Take a whirlwind tour around five fascinating worlds and have a piece of the non-stop action when you visit Spain's most exciting theme park, Port Aventura.

Enter code PV14D10 at the checkout to get 10% off your PortAventura 14 Day Pass.

Enter code PV7FOR3 at the checkout to get 10% off your PortAventura 7 Days for the Price of 3 tickets.


TERRA MITICA
Inspired by the five civilisations of the Mediterranean, the buzzing theme park, Terra Mitica, will give you a spicy taste of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Islands themselves.

Enter code TERRAM at the checkout to get 10% off ALL Terra Mitica tickets.


AQUALAND EL ARENAL - MAJORCA
Aqualand El Arenal is the biggest water park in Europe! Located near El Arenal beach in the south of Mallorca, this giant of a water park has more than 20 water rides, many of them unique in kind and set in luscious green surroundings.

Enter code AQUALAND at the checkout to get 10% off your Aqualand El Arenal tickets!


PARQUE WARNER - MADRID
Parque Warner, Madrid, is one of the most complete and modern amusement parks in Europe, with all the entertainment to make your visit unforgettable including attractions and shows to amuse all the family.

Enter the code PARQUEW at the checkout to get 10% off ALL Parque Warner tickets.

BOOK NOW AND SAVE MONEY

Print your own PortAventura tickets

It is never too late to buy your PortAventura tickets before you leave the UK and take advantage of the multi-day deals and discount codes available from AttractionTix.

Adult tickets from £44.10 *7 days for the price of 3 - Use discount code at checkout.

1. Pay for your ticket

2. Print out your ticket

3. Present at the gate at PortAventura.

For the latest prices and discount code CLICK HERE

Cheaper PortAventura Tickets

The latest prices for PortAventura tickets have been updated.

7 days for the price of 3 now only £49.00 Adults and £40.00 child.

If you use the 10% discount voucher at the checkout you can save a further £4.90.

See the latest PortAventura prices and ticket options - CLICK HERE

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ISANGO - Discount Code and Free Gift Vouchers

We currently have a 5% discount code ' IS3E4EDXVM ' for isango.

As well PortAventura Day, Multi-day and night tickets isango have a massive range or tour and attractions, not just for Salou and Barcelona but for the whole world.

Take a look at the attraction from isango! CLICK HERE

We also have five £10 gift vouchers to use with isango, email info@justsalou.co.uk first come basis.

Waikiki - PortAventura

Hurakan Condor PortAventura

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PortAventura 10% Discount Codes for May

The latest discount codes for PortAventura which can save you up to £5.50 are as follows

14 day pass - PV14D10

7 days for the price of 3 ticket - PV7FOR3

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Salou Hotels and Apartments and more

Some revamped pages this week, with even more cheap hotels and apartments to choose from.

Salou Hotels and Apartments - VIEW

Cambrils Hotels and Apartments - VIEW

La Pineda Hotels and Apartments - VIEW

Barcelona Hotels and Apartments - VIEW

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Cheap PortAventura Tickets Selector

In a bid to keep on top of PortAventura pricing JustSalou now has a chart of the main ticket suppliers with the latest pricing and ticket options.

1 day, Night time,  7 day, 14 day, Multi-day special offers and dicounts codes are all available, giving you the choice of ticket you want.

http://www.justsalou.co.uk/cheap-portaventura-tickets.asp


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Cheap PortAventura and Terra Mitica Tickets.

Latest PortAventura tickets for April!!!

£51 Adult - £41 child (4 to 10 year olds)

This is for both the 7 days for 3 tickets and also the 14 days for 3 tickets.

In addition to these great prices for April there is a further 10% discount available by entering a discount code at the checkout. Discount codes can be found at the bottom of the page.

With the 14 days for 3 tickets adults are also entitled to a 50% discount off one day passes to Caribe Aquatic Park. This must be purchased in resort within the validity dates of your Port Aventura ticket.

There is also a FREE kids places offer at Carribe Aquatic Park with the 14 day for 3 ticket.

With the pound / euro echange rate at an all time low, there has never been a better reason for purchasing your tickets before you go.

DISCOUNT CODES - pv14for3 for 14 day ticket and pv7for3 for the 7 day tickets

BUY CHEAP TICKETS - CLICK HERE

For those that are heading to the Benidorm area this year, why not visit another great Spanish theme park - Terra Mitica:

Inspired by the five civilisations of the Mediterranean, Terra Mitica, will give you a spicy taste of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the Islands themselves. There is a multitude of rides, attractions and shows which will leave you speechless. Terra Mitica has over 20 fantastic live shows.

Of course a great theme park would not be complete without great rollercoasters and rides, and Terra Mitica does not disappoint.

1 day passes (including Free Meal Pass) start at just £23 Adults and £17 child

BUY CHEAP TERRA MITICA TICKETS - CLICK HERE

Family Holidays to Spain

Many families look to their first holiday abroad with children with certain trepidation, and with good reason. Long flights, tired children, strange food, airport queues and hot sunshine can easily speall disaster.

With careful choice of destination and a little planning there is no reason why a family with young children cannot enjoy a holiday in the sun.

Salou is a resort in the Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) region of Spain. A resort that fits especially well with families and children of ALL ages.

With a short flight time from the UK to (Reus Airport) Salou of about one and a half hours, and a transfer time to the resort of about 15 minutes by taxi, this cuts down the amount of travelling time usually assocaited with holidays abroad and makes a good way of testing the water.

Once in the resort itself, you will be presented with glorious sandy beaches that are cleaned daily and shelving gently into the Mediterranean sea making safe, fun bathing. All along the beach itself are many facilities for refreshments with the usual ice-creams, drinks and snack food.

Also along the beach are many play areas, slides, swings, climbing frames which the children seem to make good use of.

The palm tree lined promenade has a very wide walkway shielded from the main roads making it very easy to get around the resort.

Salou has the usual mix of cafes and restaraunts and bar serving every type of food and most the usual English food and good childrens menus.

A visit to Salou is not complete without a trip to the PortAventura theme park which is a few minutes bus / taxi ride from the resort. PortAventura is for everyone not just the kids!, the theme park has rides and shows of all types, from white knuckle roller coasters to gentle scenic railways. CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT TICKETS

Public transport around the resort runs between Salou, Cambrils and La Pineda every few minutes and cost just a few euro's.

For a break from Salou, hop of the bus (or take a boat trip) to Cambrils, a more relaxing fishing port a few miles along the coast from Salou and with a much gentler pace. Cambrils has a lovely marina and some of the best restaraunts around, especially for sea food. There is also a nice park with play areas for different aged children.

For more info on Salou as a family holiday destination visit http://www.justsalou.co.uk/

PortAventura Discounts for April

With PortAventura now open for the 2008 season, some great offers on pre-book tickets can be had.

For multi-day tickets there are currently offers for 7 days for the price of 3 and 14 days for the price of 3.

Entering the following discount codes at the checkout will give you a further 10% off!!!

14 days for the price of 3 - ENTER CODE pv14for3

7 Days for the price of 3 - ENTER CODE pv7for3

Buy your tickets now - CLICK HERE

For other great tickets and ideas for trips and attractions in Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda and Barcelona visits http://www.justsalou.co.uk/tickets.asp

Enjoy

Costa Dorada Holidays with added Sunshine

If your looking to book a sunshine holiday  in Costa Dorada, or any other destination for that matter take a look at new kid on
the block sunshine.co.uk

A week or two in the sunshine or a few days away on a city break to Barcelona

Great value flights and accommodation are available on a clear and easy to use website, well worth a look to see how much you can save. Click here to visit sunshine.co.uk


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Barcelona Zoo and Camp Nou Football Stadium

pick up from Hotel Salou Princess in the Plaza Europa area at 9am. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will be driven in an air-conditioned coach to Barcelona.

This exciting tour will take you to the many famous sights of Barcelona which include Camp Nou - This ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour is every football fan’s dream come true. The tour includes; visits to the team’s locker room, the press box, sit at the team’s pitch-side bench, feel of the turf itself and the Club’s trophy room.

There will be a break for lunch during the course of the tour (at own expense).

Barcelona Zoo - Your tour will then take you to the outskirts of the city to the famous Zoo. It ranks among the top zoos in Spain. You will get to see the many open-air enclosures which was once home to the late ‘Snowflake’, the famous albino gorilla.As well as a wide selection of animals and birds, the zoo offers special displays of reptiles such as iguanas and chameleons. There is also an infant zoo where children can be introduced to various animals. You will get the chance to visit the dolphins, lions, tigers and giraffes and see the animal keepers feed the bears and penguins.

At the end of the tour you will return to the Hotel Salou Princess in Costa Dorada.

Price £41.29 - BOOK NOW

El Vendrell and Aqua Leon

Set out on an excursion of Salou and explore the El Vendrell local market. Pick up armloads of local handicraft, artwork and other interesting souvenirs for your loved ones back home.

Add some excitement to your Costa Dorada excursion with a trip to Aqua Leon. An amazing safari and water park, you will see wildlife such as elephants, zebra and lama, to name a few, roaming about with gay abandon. The water slides here are many and varied, and there is something to suit all ages and tastes, from wave pool to kamikaze. Don’t miss out this exciting Costa Daurada excursion.

You will be picked up at 0900h (09:00 am) in an air-conditioned vehicle from Hotel Salou Princess.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will be taken on a tour of El Vendrell , a local market town. Shop for a variety of souvenirs for your family and friends back home. Here you will find the biggest and best selection of gifts and bargains around. The market is open only on Friday.

Further on, proceed to Aqua Leon, a safari and water park. Inside the park, you can take the London bus tour around the lion and bear enclosure or enjoy a brilliant animal show. The park has plenty of exiting rides for you to have a great time with your family. After the excursion, you will be transferred back to the starting point of the tour.

Price £32.10 per person - BOOK NOW

PortAventura Opens THIS WEEKEND

PortAventura open its gates for the season on 14th March 2008. Enjoy this excellent theme park early season and avoid the summer queues.

Special offer tickets

14 days for the Price of 3 just £49.00 adults and £40.00 children - BOOK NOW

Just want a one day ticket, or a night time pass? No Problem - BOOK NOW

PortAventura 14 days for the price of 3 just £49

For a limited time you can now buy PortAventura tickets at the great price of £49 for 14DAYS!!!

14 days for the price of 3 - £49 Adult  £40 child (4 to 10 years)  - BUY NOW!!!

This is a special offer ticket and vaild for bookings made during March and April 2008 Only!

Enjoy 14 consecutive days for the price of 3 days at Port Aventura situated in Salou.
Guests also entitled to a 50% discount off one day passes to Caribe Aquatic Park. This must be purchased in resort within the validity dates of your Port Aventura ticket.

PortAventura is open daily from 14th March 2008 until 2 November 2008 and from 22 December until 6 January 2009. From 8 November until 21 December the park is only open weekends (plus 6-8 December). Caribe Aquatic outdoor area is open from 24 May - 14 September 2008.

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PortAventura Discount + more tickets!

PORTAVENTURA - The 10% discount off 7 days for 3 tickets at PortAventura has been extended. Entering pv7for3 at the checkout will give you 10% discount of the ticket price. BOOK NOW

AQUALEON - You can now book your tickets for Aqualeon before you head off to Salou. Lions, Tigers and Water slides? Only at Aqualeon - BOOK NOW

COSTA DORADA CRUISE - Sail along the rugged Costa Dorada coastline. The cruise boat moors at the tiny fishing village of l’Ametlla de Mar. You have time to get off the boat and stroll through the narrow streets of this lovely village and enjoy a meal or refreshments at one of the local bars or restaurants. BOOK NOW

HOT AIR BALLON FLIGHT OVER CATALONIA -what better way to admire the landscape for more information CLICK HERE

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Costa Caribe Tickets

Costa Caribe tickets now available.

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Visit Cambrils

Cambrils is situated on the Costa Daurada (Golden Coast) a short distance from Salou. Cambrils a small fishing port boasts some gorgeous white sand beaches and a relaxing atmosphere in much contrast to Salou.

You could be mistaken you are in the south of France, with the sea front restaraunts and busy marina. Cambrils also has some of the finist sea food restaraunts for miles around.

Cambrils has every sort of accommodation available and is served by Reus airport. If your staying in Salou, then Camrbils can be reached via a short bus trip of leisurely cruise aboard a glass bottom boat.

For more about this destination visit JustSalou

To book accommodation and flights visit Alpharooms

Ryanair confirm Reus (Salou) Base

Ryanair have comfirmed Reus airport in Catalunya Spain, is to be it 26th european base.

Flights will operate to the followig destinations, Luton, Stansted, Dublin, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Liverpool, From June there will be a service to Birmingham and from October to the following, Palmer, Paris, Santander, Santiago and Seville.

You can now also book your flights direct on the Alpharooms website at the same price as the operators website - BOOK NOW so now you can find your ideal flight and great value hotel or apartment in one place, as well as travel extras such as Reus to Salou transfers.

Life gets easier with Alpharooms

Part of the hassle of putting together your own DIY holiday is matching up the cheap flights you have found with suitable accommodation.

Now life is getting easier, you can now search and book your low cost flight to Reus (Salou), Barcelona or many other destinations direct on the Alpharooms website. The flights are offered at the same price as if you were booking through the low cost airline, whether its Ryanair, Easyjet or another.

Once you have found your flight you will be taken to choose your accommodation, whether a budget apartment or five star hotel Alpharooms will be sure to find what you want, and at a great price.

You can even add extras such as priority boarding and resort transfers.

Visit Alpharooms now and find that bargain break away!

UK Attractions

As well as great savings on the the PortAventura theme park. just salou has great offer on UK attractions, like the Alton Towers theme park, the King Tut exhibition. So for some great savings this half term visit http://www.justsalou.co.uk/ukattractions.asp

IT'S EASY to create and book your own DIY holiday...

IT'S EASY to create and book your own DIY holiday...

1. Find a flight that suits YOU
remeber flights out of season and flights that avoid the school holidays will usually be much cheaper.

2. Find your accommodation
Hotel or apartment, self catering, half board or full board, you can choose what YOU want.

3. Find the right transfer
Remeber Salou is a short distance from Reus airport, a taxi will cost around 30euros for four people.

4. Need a car?
If you feel you need a car, then check out the prices before you leave the UK, it's easy find the car YOU want.

5. Theme Park TIckets
check for the latest offers on PortAventura tickets and Barcelona tour tickets. - Buy Tickets

6. Enjoy
a lot more with all that money you have saved by creating your own DIY holiday to Salou.

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Ryanair - Birmingham to Reus (Salou)

Ryanair announcing it's presence at Birmingham airport (SEE HERE), states that flights from Birmingham to Reus (Salou) start on 18th June.

This opens up Salou further with more UK airports serving flights to Reus, and can only increase the ammount of people going for DIY holidays, booking their flights, hotels and transfers seperately.

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PortAvetura Discounts

Discount codes for PortAventura, Salou, Spain now available.

see www.justsalou.co.uk/portaventura.asp for details.


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PortAventura Salou - Opening Dates 2008

2008 season - March 14th 2008 to January 6th 2009

*Please note from November 2008 the park is open at weekends only.

Then from 20th December for Christmas period.

Click for Discount PortAventura Tickets

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DIY Holidays

With Christmas out of the way and the wintry weather arriving it is obvious that people start to think of warmer climates and the all important break away. How many people will head to the travel agents and how many will be surfing the net for their holiday bargain.

DIY holidays have taken off with more and more people searching out their own accommodation and flights and tailoring their own holiday to how they want it and saving themselves money too.

There will always be people that just do not want to do the internet thing and prefer to hand over their budget to the travel agent and let them find the holiday for them.

Some five years ago I booked a holiday through the travel agent with one of the package tour biggies, and got what I thougth was a bargain paying out just over a £1000 for 4 people.

The next year I did it myself, with the likes of Ryanair and Alpha Rooms, the price for flights and apartment coming in at around £280, yes I still had to get my own transfer, which was by taxi costing me another £20 each way, a taxi that was quick and where I did not have to travel
round a bunch of other hotels before I got to mine.

Many people seem a little scared of venturing into the DIY holiday but in reality it is a simple process and gives you a lot more flexibility. The money saved can also go towards enjoying your holiday that little bit more or even give you enough to have a couple of breaks away in the
sun instead of one.

My own steps to finding a break start with the flights, usually with Ryanair, their website has a good page where you can find the cheapest flights, the more flixible you can be the better.

1. Searching for flights, Luton to Reus (Salou) for a short break, in April, out on 19th April and Back on 22nd April, total for two people £62.38.

2. Next accommodation, entering the dates into the Alpha Rooms search, choose Salou as destination. Half board at the Hotel Caspel for a cost of £94.32

3. Oh those transfers +£40

4. Total cost for 3 night break £196.70

I could also use the airport bus service to transfer, save myself anouth £25 and spend it on a slap up meal in Cambrils.

**Searches correct at 13:20pm 3rd January 2008.

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