Euro Timeshare Bed sizes

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Most, if not all, room descriptions for european resorts state that the unit has a "double" bed. What size US equivalent is that?

My husband and I would never be able to spend a week in a full size together and get any sleep; so I'm hoping this means a minimum of queen.

and while were at it would going to Anfi at Grand Canaria be a good trade for mid-August prior to our Cotswold week?

What kind of airfare would we be looking at from London?

TIA

[tennisWalt Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tennisWalt]

I would not count on a Queen size bed

Most, if not all, room descriptions for european resorts state that the unit has a "double" bed. What size US equivalent is that?

My husband and I would never be able to spend a week in a full size together and get any sleep; so I'm hoping this means a minimum of queen.

and while were at it would going to Anfi at Grand Canaria be a good trade for mid-August prior to our Cotswold week?

What kind of airfare would we be looking at from London?

TIA

From my trips to Europe, I would not expect to see a Queen size bed if it is listed as a double bed. The best thing you can hope for is that there are 2 beds in your unit.


Walt

[helenbarnett1963 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close helenbarnett1963]

a double bed is 4' 6" wide and usually about 6'' 3" long. I think an American 'queen' bed is 5' wide??
To add to the confusion, in the UK/europe, a 'kingsize' bed is usually only 5' wide and 6' 6" long.

In mainland europe (and to less extent in the UK) a double may consist of two single beds/mattresses. Each single would be 2' 6" wide, giving a total of 5' width.

To avoid any problems it may be best ot call the resort to check on the bed size before you go.

I assume you are looking at airfares to Grand Canaria for next August?

prices will vary depending very much on the airport you fly from, the airline, and the time of day you travel. You could possibly get there for £150 per person, but £250 or more is probably more realistic in August. Many of the cheaper flights depart/arrive during the night which is not good for travelling with kids. You can get some good deals by booking with Ryanair, Easyjet or one of the other low-cost carriers, or with a tour operator. However, the main airlines such as British Airways also have good deals if you book early.
One problem you will find is that mid-August is peak time for Brits travelling to the Canaries, so any cheap deals will not last long.
Travelling from London, don't forget there are 4 airports - Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead.
look on Expedia.co.uk for scheduled flights (put in LON as your departure airport to get flights from all 4 airports), and do consider indirect flgihts via Madrid - can work out a lot cheaper and Madrid airport is easy to get through.
You can look on expedia up to 11 months prior to travel dates.
Ryanair and Easyjet have thier own websites - cost will vary a lot dependig on day/time of travel, and you take pot-luck as to whether a cheap fare shows up or not. It is apparently possible to get cheap fares closer to the departure date.
Also check-out lastminute.com and other similar sites for cheap airfares.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

a double bed is 4' 6" wide and usually about 6'' 3" long. I think an American 'queen' bed is 5' wide??
To add to the confusion, in the UK/europe, a 'kingsize' bed is usually only 5' wide and 6' 6" long.

In mainland europe (and to less extent in the UK) a double may consist of two single beds/mattresses. Each single would be 2' 6" wide, giving a total of 5' width.

To avoid any problems it may be best ot call the resort to check on the bed size before you go.

I assume you are looking at airfares to Grand Canaria for next August?

prices will vary depending very much on the airport you fly from, the airline, and the time of day you travel. You could possibly get there for £150 per person, but £250 or more is probably more realistic in August. Many of the cheaper flights depart/arrive during the night which is not good for travelling with kids. You can get some good deals by booking with Ryanair, Easyjet or one of the other low-cost carriers, or with a tour operator. However, the main airlines such as British Airways also have good deals if you book early.
One problem you will find is that mid-August is peak time for Brits travelling to the Canaries, so any cheap deals will not last long.
Travelling from London, don't forget there are 4 airports - Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead.
look on Expedia.co.uk for scheduled flights (put in LON as your departure airport to get flights from all 4 airports), and do consider indirect flgihts via Madrid - can work out a lot cheaper and Madrid airport is easy to get through.
You can look on expedia up to 11 months prior to travel dates.
Ryanair and Easyjet have thier own websites - cost will vary a lot dependig on day/time of travel, and you take pot-luck as to whether a cheap fare shows up or not. It is apparently possible to get cheap fares closer to the departure date.
Also check-out lastminute.com and other similar sites for cheap airfares.

Thank you.
That's a lot of good information and gives me options I hadn't considered.

We would be flying from New York City and am thinking Canary Islands for the first week, so flying thru Madrid is not difficult. then flying home from one of the London area airports.

I will start playing around with airfares next month and will assuredly use your suggestions. The child will be 13 then and is a seasoned veteran when it comes to long and connecting flights. The husband on the other hand gets grouchy.

Now to measure the beds!

[Keitht Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Keitht]

Just to add a little more to the confusion - many 'single' beds are 3'0" wide rather than 2'6" and either push or zip together to make a 6'0" bed.
It is certainly best to check with the resort for specific information and room layouts. I have been at a resort where the bedside cabinet was screwed to the wall between the single beds so there was no way the 2 could be combined. Luckily that was in the second bedroom.

[Fenman Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fenman]

Most, if not all, room descriptions for european resorts state that the unit has a "double" bed. What size US equivalent is that?

My husband and I would never be able to spend a week in a full size together and get any sleep; so I'm hoping this means a minimum of queen.

and while were at it would going to Anfi at Grand Canaria be a good trade for mid-August prior to our Cotswold week?

What kind of airfare would we be looking at from London?

TIA

All main beds at Anfi are 6' 0" or Queen, as we call them