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holiday-plans/REQUIREMENTS.md
Sean C a27fcfef61 Honest pricing review with disclaimers
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- Added VERIFIED-PRICES.md with honest assessment
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Key Findings:
- Could NOT get live quotes due to cookie popups
- £2,000 budget is VERY TIGHT for July/Aug peak
- Realistic Eurocamp: £1,500-2,500 for 14 nights
- Brittany Ferries: £850-1,100 return with cabin

Verified Data:
- Siblu Kerlann: €250/week (June OFF-PEAK)
- Eurotunnel: £250-400 return avg
- Budgeting Mum: £600/10 nights OFF-PEAK

User action needed:
- Manually check Eurocamp.co.uk
- Consider shorter duration
- Consider gîte instead of mobile home
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Summer Holiday 2026 - Requirements

Family

  • Based in: Wigan, UK
  • Travellers: 2 adults + 1 child (6 years old)
  • Dietary: Vegetarian
  • Allergies: Daughter has food allergies → Self-catering only (no catered options)

Dates

  • Available: 18 July 2026 2 August 2026
  • Duration: 15 nights

Travel

  • Need a car at destination (either bring own or fly + hire)
  • Open to ferry crossings or flights

Accommodation

  • No camping
  • Maximum 3 different accommodations (happy to move around a bit)

Budget

  • Total budget: £2,000 (including travel, accommodation, activities, food)

Constraints

  • Already done: Belgium, Netherlands
  • Denmark done recently but too expensive anyway
  • No mosquito-heavy destinations in July (avoid wet/humid southern areas)

Priorities

  1. Daughter having a nice time (primary)
  2. Ability to travel/explore locally
  3. Vegetarian-friendly with self-catering

Destinations to Consider

  • Western Europe only
  • Avoid: Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, mosquito-prone areas
  • Good for: families, 6-year-olds, self-catering, car travel

Created: 2026-03-15