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San Sebastián or Alicante for a coastal city stay?

Both sets use the same dates, party and room basis — two adults, one room, 19–25 January 2027 — so you can compare San Sebastián and Alicante directly. Rows are hotel samples in observed-price order, not matched quality tiers; then check fit for your own trip in the planner.

Scope, dates and party

These are dated ground-cost illustrations for two adults sharing one room, six nights over seven days, 19–25 January 2027. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes. Flights, visas, insurance and regional trips are excluded. They are not bookable and not year-round ranges or calculator defaults.

What is specific to this budget

  • Urban Basque bays and Old Town versus Alicante waterfront/castle.
  • Tamborrada annual date inside sample versus Ocean Race departure before check-in.
  • Neither January example promises beach weather.
  • Indoor meal benchmark versus terrace supplement and separate resort/boat travel.
  • Every total shows its provisional reserve and the subtotal before it. A reserve is calculated — not a reconciled checkout charge or a guaranteed maximum. Deposits, card holds and unlisted charges are unknown, not zero; breakfast, water, drinks, transport and activities are MTC gross planning estimates.

Which trip fits: San Sebastián

Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

Late spring through early autumn is an editorial preference for coastal city walks, with rain alternatives year-round. January is not beach season and this sample includes the annual city celebration.

The annual Tamborrada (20 January) falls inside these dates; the detailed 2027 programme is not verified. Expect event-sensitive prices and noise, not annual typical rates.

Which trip fits: Alicante

Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

Spring and autumn are editorial city-walking preferences. January can support urban sightseeing but is not a beach-temperature promise; summer plans require heat-aware pacing.

The official Ocean Race departure programme (8–17 January 2027) ends before the 19 January check-in, so this stay does not include watching the departure; no price effect is assumed.

Breakfasts and reserves in San Sebastián

NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

Breakfasts and reserves in Alicante

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

NH Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

Meliá Alicante: no breakfast included — all 14 breakfasts budgeted.

No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

Arrival and excluded trips: San Sebastián

Arrival is modelled from San Sebastián Airport (EAS). Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

Arrival and excluded trips: Alicante

Arrival is modelled from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

Meals in San Sebastián

Lunch and dinner use Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Indoor prices are used; the 9% terrace supplement is excluded.

Meals in Alicante

Lunch and dinner use Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan.

Dated ground cost side by side

Basket A at each named hotel, same party and dates, flights excluded. Samples 1–3 follow each city's observed room-price order only; they are not matched quality tiers, and the hotels in a row are not equivalents. Scopes differ, so read the full itemised examples on each cost guide before deciding.

Hotel sampleSan SebastiánAlicante
Sample 1NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu1,742.45 USD124.46 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 1,742.45 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante2,163.93 USD154.57 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,163.93 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
Sample 2Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton2,176.29 USD155.45 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,176.29 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.NH Alicante2,200.09 USD157.15 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,200.09 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
Sample 3Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian3,761.40 USD268.67 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,761.40 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.Meliá Alicante2,977.39 USD212.67 USD per person per ground dayNo reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,977.39 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

San Sebastián

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

The annual Tamborrada (20 January) falls inside these dates; the detailed 2027 programme is not verified. Expect event-sensitive prices and noise, not annual typical rates. No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Lunch and dinner use Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Indoor prices are used; the 9% terrace supplement is excluded. Menu charges: VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu · Example A

Total for two adults

1,742.45 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 1,742.45 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

124.46 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 551 EUR (stay) = 551 EUR ≈ 622.52 USD

    Source-backed: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room. 551.00 EUR for six nights. Superior Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu · Example B

Total for two adults

2,076.20 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,076.20 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

148.30 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 551 EUR (stay) = 551 EUR ≈ 622.52 USD

    Source-backed: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room. 551.00 EUR for six nights. Superior Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Collection San Sebastián Aranzazu — Superior Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton · Example A

Total for two adults

2,176.29 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,176.29 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

155.45 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 935 EUR (stay) = 935 EUR ≈ 1,056.36 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery. 935.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room – Gallery; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton · Example B

Total for two adults

2,510.04 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,510.04 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

179.29 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 935 EUR (stay) = 935 EUR ≈ 1,056.36 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery. 935.00 EUR for six nights. Queen Room – Gallery; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton — Queen Room – Gallery; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian · Example A

Total for two adults

3,761.40 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,761.40 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

268.67 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 2,338 EUR (stay) = 2,338 EUR ≈ 2,641.47 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View. 2,338.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 19.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 278.6 EUR ≈ 314.76 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian · Example B

Total for two adults

4,095.15 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 4,095.15 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

292.51 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 2,338 EUR (stay) = 2,338 EUR ≈ 2,641.47 USD

    Source-backed: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View. 2,338.00 EUR for six nights. Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only; Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 18.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 264.6 EUR ≈ 298.95 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 41 EUR (person-dinner) = 574 EUR ≈ 648.51 USD

    Source-backed: Bodega Donostiarra 16, Gros: Black rice with squid lunch; battered hake with Gernika peppers dinner; B adds baked eggs 14 and cheesecake 7.10. Portions eachadult, not fractional shared dish. VATincluded; model explicitly assumes indoor dining without the 9%terrace supplement. Choosing terrace requires 9%extra on affected meal spend, not already in this model. Branch 16 currentmenu and intimate dining space corroborated by official branch page. No January availability or daily booking promise.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.52 EUR (adult-day) = 7.28 EUR ≈ 8.22 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian — Deluxe King Room with Garden View; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 16 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes

Practical notes

Arrival is modelled from San Sebastián Airport (EAS). Airport bus routes connect Hondarribia airport with Donostia and other towns. EUR 5 per adult per direction is an allowance, not an operator quote. Bilbao and Biarritz require separate transfers. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

Limits of these examples

Covers Donostia city, Old Town and urban bays; wider Basque touring and French border trips separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

Cost sources (5)

Alicante

Dated cost examples

Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.

Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.

The official Ocean Race departure programme (8–17 January 2027) ends before the 19 January check-in, so this stay does not include watching the departure; no price effect is assumed. No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Lunch and dinner use Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, availability or a reservation, and not a seven-day dining plan. Menu charges: Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,163.93 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,163.93 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

154.57 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 682 EUR (stay) = 682 EUR ≈ 770.52 USD

    Source-backed: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen. 682.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

2,519.82 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,519.82 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

179.99 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 682 EUR (stay) = 682 EUR ≈ 770.52 USD

    Source-backed: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen. 682.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: AC Hotel by Marriott Alicante — Standard Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

NH Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,200.09 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,200.09 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

157.15 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 714 EUR (stay) = 714 EUR ≈ 806.68 USD

    Source-backed: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child). 714.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

NH Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

2,555.98 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,555.98 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

182.57 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 714 EUR (stay) = 714 EUR ≈ 806.68 USD

    Source-backed: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child). 714.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: NH Alicante — Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra bed (2 Adults + 1 Child); room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; room name describes family capacity, but observed rate explicitly covers two adults only; three single beds listed. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Meliá Alicante · Example A

Total for two adults

2,977.39 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 2,977.39 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

212.67 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,402 EUR (stay) = 1,402 EUR ≈ 1,583.98 USD

    Source-backed: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room. 1,402.00 EUR for six nights. Premium Room; room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-dinner) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Meliá Alicante · Example B

Total for two adults

3,333.28 USD

No reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before the reserve: 3,333.28 USD, the same as the total. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.

238.09 USD per person per ground day

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  • Hotel, six nights — observed room price

    1 × 1,402 EUR (stay) = 1,402 EUR ≈ 1,583.98 USD

    Source-backed: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room. 1,402.00 EUR for six nights. Premium Room; room only; Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view; Provider headline states taxes/charges included, but itemized final bill and additional fees are not reconciled. Do not add duplicate VAT.

  • Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)

    14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross breakfast allowance, not a hotel or cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.

  • Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 28 EUR (person-lunch) = 392 EUR ≈ 442.88 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)

    14 × 50.5 EUR (person-dinner) = 707 EUR ≈ 798.77 USD

    Source-backed: Darsena, PerfectoPalaciodelaFuente 6, Alicante: Lubinaalaspalda 28 EUR per portion for lunch and dinner A. B adds eggplant with honey 13 and cheesecake 9.50. Full portion per adult, not 78 EUR whole fish or ambiguous half portion. Currentfish/dessert menu VAT included. NoextraVAT. Unlisted bread/service fees not reconciled and not zero. No take-away container included; optional containers 0.50 small/0.70 large shown in terms. Observed October 2, 2026; futuremenu/availability not guaranteed.35 EUR weekday PDF rejected because printed January 2026 revision valid 4 months.

  • Bottled water allowance per adult per day

    14 × 0.61 EUR (adult-day) = 8.54 EUR ≈ 9.65 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): MTC gross retail-water allowance, not a verified bottle price or hydration requirement; outside water already included with meals.

  • Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way

    4 × 5 EUR (adult-direction) = 20 EUR ≈ 22.60 USD

    Source-backed: C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate.

  • Local transport allowance per adult per day

    14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross urban allowance, not a fare quote or guaranteed restaurant transfer. Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate.

  • Optional activities allowance per adult

    2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer; no named admission, stadium ticket, spa, regional tour or island ferry included.

  • Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you

    7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD

    MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross optional drinks outside included meal drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.

Hotel: Meliá Alicante — Premium Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 18 January 2027; no prepayment; double or twin bedding subject to availability; generic view, not guaranteed sea view. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified

Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds

Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.

Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes

Practical notes

Arrival is modelled from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). C6 airport bus to Alicante city with central rail/TRAM connections. EUR 5 per adult per direction is a planning allowance, not the fare quote. Benidorm and wider Costa Blanca resorts are separate. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. All food, mobility and activity allowances must remain labeled estimates. Recheck room terms before booking.

Limits of these examples

Covers Alicante city, castle and urban waterfront; Tabarca boats and wider Costa Blanca resorts separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.

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Compiled and totalled by My Travel Choices (MTC) from the dated sources credited with each example. Research estimates, not bookable offers. How we build these examples · Cite this guide

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