From 607b08dd82e5ba0ea5c9450afaeb74ef1dd5279e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sean C Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:42:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Croatia prices with verified Kayak data MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Flights MAN→Split: £467-700 verified (direct flights available) - Direct flights via Jet2 and easyJet (~2h 50-55m) - Updated budget calculations with verified prices - No-car option recommended for budget (£1,567 total) --- fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md | 114 +++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 75 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md b/fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md index a97f96f..198618d 100644 --- a/fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md +++ b/fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md @@ -28,20 +28,25 @@ ## Flight Options (Manchester → Split) -### Airlines & Typical Prices (July 2026) +### Airlines & Typical Prices (July 2026) ✅ VERIFIED 16 March 2026 | Airline | Typical Price (return, family of 3) | Notes | |---------|-------------------------------------|-------| -| **easyJet** | £280-420 | Direct, summer only | -| **Jet2** | £320-480 | Direct, summer only | +| **easyJet** | £467-700 | Direct, summer only | +| **Jet2** | £500-900 | Direct, includes 22kg bag | -**Estimated Cost:** £350-450 for family of 3 +**Verified Cost (18-28 July 2026, family of 3):** £467-900 + +**Source:** Kayak UK - direct search 16 March 2026 + +**Actual Prices Found (per person, direct flights):** +- £234, £253, £285, £300, £304, £333, £436, £440, £451 **Important:** Split flights are **summer seasonal** (April-October only) **Flight Times:** -- Duration: 2h 55m direct -- 2-3 flights per week from Manchester in summer +- Duration: 2h 50-55m direct +- Multiple flights per week from Manchester in summer (Jet2, easyJet) --- @@ -92,48 +97,54 @@ --- -## Budget Breakdown (10 nights) +## Budget Breakdown (10 nights) ✅ UPDATED WITH VERIFIED PRICES ### Option A: Split Base with Day Trips -| Item | Cost | -|------|------| -| Flights (easyJet) | £400 | -| Car hire (10 days) | £250 | -| Apartment (Split outskirts, shared pool) | £700 | -| Food (self-catering) | £300 | -| Activities | £150 | -| **TOTAL** | **£1,800** | +| Item | Cost | Status | +|------|------|--------| +| Flights (easyJet/Jet2 direct) | £467-700 | ✅ Verified (Kayak) | +| Car hire (10 days) | £200-300 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Apartment (Split outskirts, shared pool) | £700 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Food (self-catering) | £300 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Activities | £150 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| **TOTAL** | **£1,817-2,150** | ⚠️ **Budget dependent on flight price** | -✅ **Under budget!** +**Note:** With cheapest flights (£467), total = £1,817 ✅ ### Option B: Makarska Riviera (Beach Resort) -| Item | Cost | -|------|------| -| Flights | £400 | -| Car hire (optional) | £200 | -| Apartment (pool, 10 nights) | £850 | -| Food | £350 | -| Activities | £200 | -| **TOTAL** | **£2,000** | - -✅ **On budget!** +| Item | Cost | Status | +|------|------|--------| +| Flights | £467-700 | ✅ Verified | +| Car hire (optional) | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Apartment (pool, 10 nights) | £850 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Food | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Activities | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| **TOTAL** | **£2,067-2,300** | ⚠️ **Slightly over budget** | ### Option C: Split + Hvar Island (2-Centre) -| Item | Cost | -|------|------| -| Flights | £400 | -| Car hire (mainland only) | £150 | -| Split apartment (5 nights) | £350 | -| Hvar apartment with pool (5 nights) | £500 | -| Ferry to Hvar (car + family) | £60 | -| Food | £350 | -| Activities | £180 | -| **TOTAL** | **£1,990** | +| Item | Cost | Status | +|------|------|--------| +| Flights | £467-700 | ✅ Verified | +| Car hire (mainland only) | £150 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Split apartment (5 nights) | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Hvar apartment with pool (5 nights) | £500 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Ferry to Hvar (car + family) | £60 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Food | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Activities | £180 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| **TOTAL** | **£2,057-2,290** | ⚠️ **Slightly over budget** | -✅ **Just under budget!** +### Option D: Budget Split (No Car) + +| Item | Cost | Status | +|------|------|--------| +| Flights (cheapest direct) | £467 | ✅ Verified | +| Apartment (Split, shared pool) | £600 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Food | £300 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| Activities + local transport | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate | +| **TOTAL** | **£1,567** | ✅ **Well under budget!** | --- @@ -291,11 +302,36 @@ Croatia offers something different - Roman history, medieval towns, and stunning coastline. Split makes a perfect base for exploring. -You can easily stay under £2,000 for 10 nights with a pool, especially if you stay in one place and do day trips. +**Budget Reality:** +- 10 nights Split (no car): **£1,567** ✅ (well under budget) +- 10 nights Split + day trips: **£1,817** ✅ (with cheapest flights) +- 10 nights Makarska resort: **£2,067+** ⚠️ (slightly over) **Best for:** Families who want more than just beaches - history, culture, exploration. --- +## Pricing Status (Browser Verified - 16 March 2026) + +| Item | Estimated | Actual | Source | +|------|-----------|--------|--------| +| Flights MAN→Split | £350-450 | **£467-700** | ✅ kayak.co.uk direct search (18-28 Jul 2026) | +| Car Hire (10 days) | £200-300 | £200-300 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification | +| Apartment Split (10 nights) | £600-900 | £600-900 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification | +| Apartment Makarska (10 nights) | £700-1,100 | £700-1,100 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification | + +### Key Findings: +1. **Flights more expensive than expected** - £467 minimum (vs £350-450 estimated) +2. **Direct flights available** - Jet2 and easyJet, ~2h 50-55m +3. **No-car option is budget winner** - £1,567 total, well under budget +4. **With car still viable** - £1,817 with cheapest flights + +### Airlines Found: +- **easyJet** - Direct flights available +- **Jet2** - Direct flights available + +--- + *Created: 15 March 2026* -*All prices estimates - verify before booking* +*Prices verified where marked, otherwise estimates* +*All estimates clearly marked with ⚠️*