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  • Hollibobs
    Hollibobs Posts: 13 Forumite
    Hi mikebramble

    Yes I can beat your quote - I can do it for £2,500 with Private Transfers

    I can also offer similar review rated 5* Hotels that can save you up to £300

    Hollibobs

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are K9413/5534. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
    Flight-Plus arrangements booked are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority(under our ATOL number 5534).If you book a package and we are acting as your agent then you will be protected by the relevant tour operator's ATOL.
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone beat this please?

    The Quote itself: £2,290
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: no
    Airline: Thompson
    The departure Airport: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 16.05.17 to 30.05.17
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel: Riu Guanacaste
    The board: AI
    Any specific requirements: Dreamliner flight, please
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Flexible on dates +/- 1 month (14 or 10 nights)
    Can travel from any London or Midlands airport.

    :money:
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • Hi mikebramble

    We deal with hotels only but a quick breakdown shows approx £200 cheaper depending on your Kuoni details.

    Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort £1205 for Pool Room Suite with Breakfast checkin in on 10th Oct for 9 nights (checkout 19th Oct)
    Flights on 9th Oct to 19th Oct are from £508 each for Malaysia Airlines or British Airways is £538
    Private transfers is approx £45 return for both of you
    So that totals to £1205 + £508 + £508 + £45 = £2266 for Malaysia airlines
    or £1205 + £535 + £35 + £45 = £2320 for British Airways


    James
    I am a Travel Agent


    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are not applicable as we only sell hotels (not flights). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • So excited for my honeymoon:j

    The Quote itself:
    £2555
    Who the quote is from: Kuoni
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 09/10/2016 - Return 19/10/2016 9 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B & B
    Hi Mikebramble,

    We can do that for you no problems for £2425 including private transfers. I will send you a quick PM with some details.

    Phil
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA number is P6549 and our ATOL number is 4267. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Hollibobs
    Hollibobs Posts: 13 Forumite
    James

    Travel Agents’ signatures. If travel agents want to add a signature about being a broker to their post it should be:
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are xxx. 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.



    Please use this exact text and font, colour and display and enter your ATOL/ABTA numbers. You should be able to copy it and post it directly into the signature Wysiwyg. For info the top line is in Verdana size 2, the rest is in Times New Roman sized 2. If the system won't let you because of the hyperlink please email abuse@moneysavingexpert and explain the issue.

    This should be the only text in your signature. There should be no other notes or other hyperlinked text. Travel agents that do not choose to use this signature should not be PMing deals or indicating they are a travel agent in any other way in their posts.

    ??????
    james-ob wrote: »
    Hi mikebramble

    We deal with hotels only but a quick breakdown shows approx £200 cheaper depending on your Kuoni details.

    Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort £1205 for Pool Room Suite with Breakfast checkin in on 10th Oct for 9 nights (checkout 19th Oct)
    Flights on 9th Oct to 19th Oct are from £508 each for Malaysia Airlines or British Airways is £538
    Private transfers is approx £45 return for both of you
    So that totals to £1205 + £508 + £508 + £45 = £2266 for Malaysia airlines
    or £1205 + £535 + £35 + £45 = £2320 for British Airways


    James
  • Hollibobs
    Hollibobs Posts: 13 Forumite
    Skiphil

    Travel Agents’ signatures. If travel agents want to add a signature about being a broker to their post it should be:
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are xxx. 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.



    Please use this exact text and font, colour and display and enter your ATOL/ABTA numbers. You should be able to copy it and post it directly into the signature Wysiwyg. For info the top line is in Verdana size 2, the rest is in Times New Roman sized 2. If the system won't let you because of the hyperlink please email abuse@moneysavingexpert and explain the issue.

    This should be the only text in your signature. There should be no other notes or other hyperlinked text. Travel agents that do not choose to use this signature should not be PMing deals or indicating they are a travel agent in any other way in their posts.

    ???????
    SkiPhil wrote: »
    Hi Mikebramble,

    We can do that for you no problems for £2425 including private transfers. I will send you a quick PM with some details.

    Phil
  • ariarnia
    ariarnia Posts: 4,225 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 27 August 2016 at 8:41PM
    Hello.

    I'm hoping someone can help with flights (also happy to consider hotels or homestay, but not a resort)?

    I've got a quote for 2 Adults Return direct with Iberia:

    Out - Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Havana (HAV) via LHR and MAD

    - Departing 7:55 Sunday 19/03/2017
    - Arriving 21:25 Same day (duration 17h 30)

    RTN - Flying from Havana (HAV) to Manchester (MAN) via MAD

    - Departing 23:15 Monday 03/04/2017
    - Arriving 17:30 Next day 04/04/2017 (duration 13h 15)

    Total price (inc all taxes and fees) is £1053.42

    Additionally - Currently being quoted £494 to rent a 2 bed apartment in Havana for 15 nights

    Priorities

    Just cost really.

    I can be completely flexible on dates and departure/arrival times, but want 2 full weeks minimum.

    I would have to save at least £100 to make it worth traveling from a different airport.

    One of the passengers is over 60 and the other a student. Both passengers have duel British/Irish nationality and can travel on either passport/pay in either currency.

    Please let me know if you need any more details and thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
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  • googlewhack
    googlewhack Posts: 6 Forumite
    edited 29 August 2016 at 9:12PM
    Can anyone beat....
    18th Dec 2016 to 25th Dec - Lanzarote - Barcelo Teguise Beach - Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony and Hot Tub + Transfers - Flying from Manchester - Half board - 2 people -£1034.37 total via Expedia
    (£1216.40 via Thomson and £1163.86 via sunshine.co.uk)

    Thanks!
  • Malmo
    Malmo Posts: 710 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 1 September 2016 at 10:14PM
    Can anyone beat this DIY quote please?

    The Quote itself: Airfare £701.25, Hotel £1385 (£2086.25 total)
    Who the quote is from: Airfare from Fly Sharp; Hotel from hotels.com
    Is there a booking fee: Taxes & fees included, transfers excluded
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airfare with Emirates; Staying at the Park Hyatt Dubai
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates:
    Wed 23 Nov 2016 to Wed 30 Nov 2016 (7 nights)
    Flight times
    LHR - DXB 11:55 - 23:00
    DXB - LHR 12:10 - 16:10

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 infant (5 months)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Park Hyatt Dubai, Park King room
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast
    Any specific requirements: crib for infant, free in-room WiFi, no full pre-payment
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Quote is 2 weeks to Dominican Republic lat two weeks of October 2016.
    • The Quote itself: £3269.00 using £100 off code - LHSEP100
    • Who the quote is from: First choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
      First choice / Thomson Dreamliner / ClubHotel Riu Bachata
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick - Puerto Plata
    • The Holiday Dates: Saturday 15th October
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults / 1 x age 15
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ClubHotel Riu Bachata
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Can't travel before 15th October, ideally prefer the 2nd week to be over October half term. Need to be back by October 30th.


    Would consider 10 days.


    Many thanks for your time.
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