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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    essien wrote: »
    Hi going to sharm el sheikh, egypt august 1st from Cardiff for 7 nights
    half board
    can go from bristol also
    looking to beat £580 p/p
    anyone can beat that ?

    thanks

    It would be helpful if you gave more information as detailed on page 1 of this thread.
  • chuckie79
    chuckie79 Posts: 106 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £ 1,813.98
    Who the quote is from: Thomson online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 27.10.09 - 03.11.09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Reef Oasis Blue Bay, Sharm
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: No night flights
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Can travel anytime from 17.10.09 but need to be back for 7.11.09. Looking for 7 nights only.

    Price includes insurance.

    Thanks
  • nuttyp
    nuttyp Posts: 2,035 Forumite
    hi were a group of 7 adults off to florida in september, were after 2 park universal tickets, sea world and busch gardens. Weve already got disney sorted at £204 each for 14 day ultimates.

    many thanks
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  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    nuttyp wrote: »
    hi were a group of 7 adults off to florida in september, were after 2 park universal tickets, sea world and busch gardens. Weve already got disney sorted at £204 each for 14 day ultimates.

    many thanks

    I'm not sure what this is doing in a 'beat my quote' thread :confused:
  • paul2468
    paul2468 Posts: 845 Forumite
    Just got back from the hotel portaventura went for 7 days half board would it be to early to look to book for next May.....or should i wait...defo want to go back here.
  • easy
    easy Posts: 2,533 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £ 6050
    Who the quote is from: Ilkeston Co op
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Beaches Resorts Jamaica, Virgin flights
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick to Montego Bay
    The Holiday Dates: 9/11/2010 - 23/112/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 11
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Beaches Negril
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Room type: Beachfront One Bedroom Suite

    This seems like a good price, on Beaches current 50% off offer. Just wondered if anyone can better it at all, or add any extras such as insurance or travel from Nottingham to Gatwick.
    I try not to get too stressed out on the forum. I won't argue, i'll just leave a thread if you don't like what I say. :)
  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    Sent you a PM
    easy wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £ 6050
    Who the quote is from: Ilkeston Co op
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Beaches Resorts Jamaica, Virgin flights
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick to Montego Bay
    The Holiday Dates: 9/11/2010 - 23/112/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 11
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Beaches Negril
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Room type: Beachfront One Bedroom Suite

    This seems like a good price, on Beaches current 50% off offer. Just wondered if anyone can better it at all, or add any extras such as insurance or travel from Nottingham to Gatwick.
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are L318X. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • binkyboo_2
    binkyboo_2 Posts: 675 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £ 1346
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice / Thomson / Holiday Village
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Malaga
    The Holiday Dates: 02/07/09 - 09/11/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Benalmadena
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Room type: standard with cot i presume
  • Poppy9
    Poppy9 Posts: 18,833 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    binkyboo wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £ 1346
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice / Thomson / Holiday Village
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Malaga
    The Holiday Dates: 02/07/09 - 09/11/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Benalmadena
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Room type: standard with cot i presume

    I think you should check your holiday dates:D
    :) ~Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.~:)
  • binkyboo_2
    binkyboo_2 Posts: 675 Forumite
    That would have been a bargain!

    Originally Posted by binkyboo viewpost.gif
    The Quote itself: £ 1346
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice / Thomson / Holiday Village
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Malaga
    The Holiday Dates: 02/07/09 - 09/07/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Benalmadena
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Room type: standard with cot i presume
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