Lastminute Corsica bookings - a few tips

Looking to book a late deal to Corsica?

Having worked in the travel industry for a tour operator for 9 years, selling holidays in Corsica, you might be surprised to know that you as the customer actually hold most of the cards when it comes to booking a holiday at the last minute.

Lozari beach in Haute-Corse, a gorgeous horseshoe bay

Corsica Tour Operators

The majority of UK tour operators have fully committed contracts with their villa or apartment owners. This means that from May to early October, the owner is paid a set amount and it's  down to the tour operator to sell as many weeks as they possibly can - any weeks they can't sell they simply cannot recover and they lose money, although of course they make allowances for this by increasing prices and stinging you on other weeks, cunning eh! Remember this Golden Rule - NEVER EVER BOOK EARLY!

The Asco Valley near Ponte-Leccia, where you will find rock pools to bathe in

Late deals & special offers

Now, I hear you ask, how does this benefit you, as a couple or a family looking to book a last minute holiday to the island? Well, here's what I suggest you do before booking - ring around the likes of Simpson Travel, Corsican Places, Corsican Affair and Coastline Villas to find out availability and what their best price is. It's almost certain that their villas will be signed on an exclusive basis and they will be desperate to sell them at any price to make some money. Then simply pop on your negotiating hat and absolutely hammer them down on price, I can pretty much guarantee they will do anything to get your business, particularly if it is very close to the departure date.

Arriving by ferry from Nice into Calvi, Haute-Corse

Knock down prices

I've seen companies offering 50% last minute discounts recently, so with a bit of gentle persuasion you'll be able to get even more money off or get a free car (upgrade maybe) and a great deal on your holiday; just stick to your guns and remember to knock them down on price as far as possible - bonne chance!

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