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Sean C a27fcfef61 Honest pricing review with disclaimers
What Changed:
- Added VERIFIED-PRICES.md with honest assessment
- Added BUDGET-REALITY.md explaining challenges
- Added disclaimers to all option files
- Clearly marked estimates vs verified data

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
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*Created: 2026-03-15*