A mum took her daughter on a whirlwind eight-hour trip to Ibiza to celebrate her 22nd birthday – and it cost the family just £275.
Helen Walker, 45, was inspired by someone she met at her hairdressing job to celebrate her daughter Alicia’s special day with a day trip abroad.
The mum, from Leeds, scored return flights for just £81 each to the Spanish party island, for a relaxing day of sightseeing and shopping.
Walker and Alicia started their long day at Manchester Airport on October 21, arriving around 5.20am for a 7.20am flight.
Once they arrived in Ibiza, the couple headed straight to the marina to spend the rest of the morning by the water.
Helen Walker, 45, was inspired by someone she met at her hairdressing job to celebrate her daughter Alicia’s special day with a day trip abroad.
They went for a walk, admiring the luxury yachts and designer shops, before enjoying breakfast at a local spot.
The couple then strolled through the old town to do some shopping, before finishing the day soaking up the sun and having a cocktail at the beachfront bar.
In total, they spent around eight hours enjoying everything Ibiza has to offer before returning to the airport to catch their return flight at 9:20 p.m.
“We would sum up the day as long, but it’s definitely worth it,” Ms. Walker told Luxury Travel Daily.
‘A client of mine suggested doing an extreme day trip because I fancied something random. It was a good way to glimpse another country.
‘The weather was also good, which I didn’t expect for the end of October.
The mum, from Leeds, scored return flights for just £81 each to the Spanish party island, for a relaxing day of sightseeing and shopping.
Mrs Walker and Alicia started their long day at Manchester Airport on October 21, arriving around 5.20am for a 7.20am flight.
“Going through Ibiza airport was very easy, we passed security control and arrived at the duty-free in 10 minutes.
“We had the obligatory Burger King at the airport and waited for our flight.
“There was a slight delay of an hour in getting home.
“Our flight left at 10:40 p.m. instead of 9:20 p.m. We arrived home at 2 a.m..”
In total, Mrs Walker spent £274.71 on the trip including flights, £29.22 on Ubers and £83.49 on expenses while in Ibiza with Alicia.
Mom hopes to take another day trip with Alicia in late November or early December.
He added: “We loved our trip and would absolutely recommend it to others.
“We even plan to visit a Christmas market in Copenhagen or Prague in November or December.”
In total, Ms Walker spent £274.71 on the trip including flights, £29.22 on Ubers and £83.49 on expenses while in Ibiza with Alicia.
