Cheap Holiday possibly.

G S R

From Gatwick to Cape Verda for £99 (need to book Ireland to Gatwick flights separately.

Crazy cheap flights to Cape Verde. Could make a good trip and a nice change from Spain / Portugal / Greece. Weather in May is nice too with temperatures around 27 average.

"With beaches you long to be stranded on and a ‘no stress’ island mantra, it’s no wonder Cape Verde has been dubbed the African Caribbean.”

If you’re not sure where Cape Verde is, you’re not alone. As far as tourism is concerned, it’s still early doors for this archipelago of ten tiny islands. To give you an idea, they’re two hours south of the Canaries, just off the west coast of Africa. They belong to Portugal, but you’ll find an exotic mix of African, Brazilian and Portuguese cultures on each one. And wherever you head, you’re guaranteed untouched beaches – there aren’t many people around here to share them with.

The island of Sal – the most cosmopolitan in Cape Verde – is dotted with little towns like Santa Maria. The cobbled streets are lined with surf shops, market stalls and rainbow-painted restaurants. Plus, there’s a square packed with al fresco cafés. The white-sand beach is the big star, though. It stretches for eight kilometres with beach bars and dunes all part of the deal.

Speaking of which, apple-shaped Boa Vista – the most easterly isle – is known as the ‘island of dunes’, and it’s on a par with Sal looks-wise. The big pull is its 55-kilometre coastline. It’s a halo of white beaches, and the waters are great for sailing, windsurfing and fishing.

Selection of flights available at this price are:-

Gatwick to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return: Thu 17 May 12

Gatwick to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return: Mon 21 May 12

Gatwick to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return:Thu 24 May 12

Manchester to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return: Thu 17 May 12

Manchester to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return:Mon 21 May 12

Manchester to Cape Verde
Out: Thu 10 May 12
Return: Thu 24 May 12


Taken from here:http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/flights-from-gatwick-manchester-cape-verde-only-98-98-return-thomson-1213496

URL to deal: http://flights.thomson.co.uk/thomson/en-GB/farefinder/start?originAirportCode=ABZ%2CBFS%2CBHX%2CBOH%2CBRS%2CCWL%2CDSA%2CEDI%2CEMA%2CEXT%2CGLA%2CHUY%2CINV%2CLBA%2CLGW%2CLPL%2CLTN%2CMAN%2CMME%2CNCL%2CNWI%2CSOU%2CSTN&destinationAirportCode=BVC&flexDate=0&timeSpanStartDay=08&timeSpanStartYearMonth=2012-05&timeSpanEndDay=08&timeSpanEndYearMonth=2012-05

ChickenBalls

Looks good - Only thing is you need a Visa for this place and with flights tomorrow you'd be hard pushed to get one in time.

davehey79

Important - Flight Only Customers
If you have only booked your flight with Thomson Airways, or you're travelling on a package holiday with another tour operator, the cost of your entry visa is not included. You must pay for your entry visa on arrival in the Cape Verde Islands, and should not apply online via the Thomson website. Entry visas can be paid in cash at passport control at a cost of 25€ per person.

G S R

keith123 wrote: »

Looks good - Only thing is you need a Visa for this place and with flights tomorrow you'd be hard pushed to get one in time.

I presume it would be like the US holiday Visa. You get it on entry.

I didn't take too much notice of the date now though - didn't realise it was so soon.

Thomson were doing £100 holidays earlier in the year (I think it was them anyway could have been Thomas Cook) so presumed it was similar.

Yamanoto

G S R wrote: »

I presume it would be like the US holiday Visa. You get it on entry.

You don't get the US visa waiver on entry.

You apply (and pay) in advance .

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

G S R

I should have known that. I was there twice in the last 12 months. Doh!

Pythia

Yamanoto wrote: »

You don't get the US visa waiver on entry.

You apply (and pay) in advance .

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

Not technically true. That's just authorisation to travel. The final decision is made by the agent in Dublin airport or the airport you arrive at if you didn't go direct from Dublin. The ESTA and VWP are separate, but you need an ESTA to go through the VWP.

Yamanoto

Yep, ESTA procedure rendered the I-94 redundant (filled out en-route for the most part). Discretion re admittance has always rested with CBP.