Cheap Gay Holidays to Gran Canaria

I was idly chatting the other day with a gay industry colleague who started to bemoan that there were no longer any cheap holidays to Gran Canaria.

We talked around this and concluded that there were, in fact, still plenty of cheap holidays available.

I highlighted that Amro has 7 nights with flights in a Carmen studio on 11 December for just £225 per person and plenty more in October and November at under £300.

It’s just that these sort of prices are no longer available for last minute deals.

This reflects the structural changes in the way travel is bought and packaged with much less whole aircraft and accommodation chartered and then dumped at rock bottom prices at the last minute, if unsold. The emphasis is now very much book in advance for the best deals and expect the price to rise as departure date approaches.

Having said all that, Amro still has a few September offers available at £322 per person but only on a few dates and you’ll have to be quick.

So the cheap Gran Canaria holiday is far from over – just plan a bit ahead and you'll bag a great bargain.

More Flights to Gran Canaria

We're pleased to announce that we have now contracted with more airlines operating from regional airports such as Jet2 from the North-East and Globespan from Scotland to give you local departures on flights to Gran Canaria

We've also got a wider range of timings and availability from Thomson, Thomas Cook and other charter airlines out of Gatwick to provide an even greater choice of flights on this popular route.

But we can't display everything on line, so if you need specific timings, maybe to maximise the length of your holiday or combine with another trip, just call us on 01462 434663 or use our email link.

sv Star Clipper Greek Islands Gay Cruise with Armisted Maupin

This is a very special gay cruise around the Greek Islands aboard the three masted sailing ship Star Clipper in the company of writer and raconteur Armisted Maupin. What makes it very special is the price - just £1499 per person - and that includes return flights from London Gatwick to Athens, transfers to the ship and 7 nights full board accommodation. That's a full 30% discount on the normal price.

We'll follow the routes of ancient Greek mariners, taking you from Athens, the seat of democracy, to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast and on to Santorini and Mykonos. A mecca for the rich and famous, Mykonos has long been a favorite gay travel destination. This magical island has it all; beautiful people, vibrant nightlife, world class dining and pristine white sand beaches.

Download a brochure for more details...........

Gran Canaria for £299 each for 7 days

Did you see our "Legs" advert which ran throughout May in the gay magazines that are given away free nationally in bars and clubs ?

We ran a few special offers including a week in Gran Canaria for £299 based on two sharing accommodation and including flights. We sourced this back in April and we have now obtained additional capacity so this great deal is still available to book on line NOW.

Just search for Gran Canaria on the last three Wednesday's in September and look for the Carmen in a studio room. The price came up at £299 or even less when we checked today.

If you can't find this deal just ring our Call Centre and we'll book it for you.

More BA flights bookable online

Our online booking technology has just received a tremendous boost with the introduction of more British Airways flights which can be booked online through our website

So now, many long haul destinations such as New York, Los Angeles and Miami have a wider range of flights available and also a choice of classses from Economy through Premium Economy to Business Club. In addition, many destinations such as Bangkok, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town or Sydney have BA flights bookable online to combine with hotel accommodation into a great value ATOL protected package holiday with transfers and excursions included as you wish.

And all the European destinations including Barcelona for Sitges and city breaks such as Prague or Berlin also have a greater selction of flights available.

Sterling strengthens to US Dollar

A few days away and on return, I see that the US Dollar has weakened by over 10% during the past week meaning a pound now buys just over USD1.53.

That's great news for anyone thinking of flying anywhere as aviation fuel is priced in dollars and will be that little bit cheaper, possibly reducing some long haul flight surcharges. Plus most long haul destinations price their hotels and ground arrangements in US dollars and we have already reduced the prices for our hotels available through online booking.


But best of all those popular gay destinations such as Ft Lauderdale, Palm Springs and San Francisco are starting to look affordable again. Besides the pound buying more US Dollars, there are some great bargains to be had as many restaurants and bars are making special offers for overseas visitors - plus we'll give you an 11% discount voucher when you go shopping at Macy's - great for Dockers, Levis and other designer goods.





So start searching online for a great holiday buy to the US and further afield

Spain's Costa del Sol

I've just returned from spending a few sunny days on the Costa del Sol checking out all our hotels as part of our due diligence process to see they continue to meet our high standards and current management and staff remain gay welcoming.

It is so easy to forget what a great gay destination this area makes. There's a wide choice of UK departure airports, just over 2 hours flying time and with 15 minute train transfers costing around €1.00, it's easily accessible. Our top-end August Saturday flights from Gatwick with 7 nights B&B in a 4 star Hotel start at £640 per person, this has to be great value.


The main gay town of Torremolinos enjoys its own gay beach opposite the Posiedon Beach Bar and there are four others within easy access. Night life in the La Nogalera shopping centre is pretty hectic in the summer months with bars, clubs and saunas. Our 4 star Hotel Cervantes is between the two – ten minutes to the beach and five minutes to the bars and clubs.


Malaga is just 25 minutes away by train and offers excellent shopping in the Calle Larios, the culture of Picasso birth place and museum, a sense of style and history as befits an ancient roman city plus some fun gay bars on the Plaza Merced and a good beach at the Malagueta. It's a handy place to stay - our 4 star Malaga Centro hotel has just been refurbished and is within 20 minutes walk of all that Malaga has to offer plus its roof top terrace and pool is a great place to cool off and top up the tan.

So if you feel you’ve done the Yumbo but are still looking for a reasonably priced holiday break, why not check out our Costa del Sol web pages and search for a holiday deal.