Gwyn
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Hello Julia, just wondering whether the city break in Florence in August is looking likely to go ahead? When I booked, I was told that I was the first to do so! I really hope numbers have picked up - Florence has long been on my must visit list!
Julia
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Hello Gwyn,

You are no longer alone as there is no another traveller booked - but it has not yet been cleared to operate.

Stay positive though - we have found with the new city breaks that travellers are booking much closer to the departure date. The May departure is now fully booked and there are only 6 places left on the June date.

Please ask me again in a few weeks and I will happily give you an update on the numbers.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Gwyn
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Thanks for the swift reply Julia!

I do understand about people booking late for short breaks.

I just hope that If it is cancelled, there will still be places available on other short haul trips in August. Fingers crossed eh?

Gwyn
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I phoned JY Towers today and was told this holiday has only 3 bookings. It doesn't seem likely to be viable, so I'm wondering whether you can give me any indication of when such a holiday is put out of its misery?

The reason for my concern is that I want to book a replacement asap if Florence in August doesn't happen. Thanks!

Julia
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Hi Gwyn,

My colleague who makes these decisions is on annual leave at the minute but another from her team has hinted that a call will be made towards the end of this month. We aim to make a decision on whether or not a tour will operate before the final balance is due.

The date has been included in the upcoming brochure and we would expect additional bookings to be made given the booking pattern for these city breaks.

I'll happily provide you with an update on the numbers in a couple of weeks if you give me a nudge and I'll see if I can get a decision date for you too.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Gwyn
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Many thanks for this helpful reply. Obviously I would prefer the holiday to happen! I will indeed remind you later in the month!
Gwyn
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I've managed to keep away from this for almost a fortnight! I'm getting a bit twitchy because I want to get on with stuff: either making airport arrangements for this holiday, or booking another holiday instead! So I thought I'd ask whether Florence in August is cleared or cancelled! Thanks for all your help!
Julia
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Hi Gwyn,

The tour hasn't officially been cleared to go but when I spoke to my colleague about this date, she was very confident that there wouldn't be any issues with it.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Gwyn
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Now that is BRILLIANT news, and rather unexpected too!! Many thanks for all your help as ever!