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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • littlestar1981
    littlestar1981 Posts: 1,595 Forumite
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    If anyone can beat I'd be grateful! I can flex a bit in that we can travel any day between 7th and 14th April, and will go to any hotel in Bavaro as long as it's 4* or 5* and is All Inc.

    The Quote itself: £1082
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 14th - 21st April 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Caribe Princess, Bavaro, Dominican Republic
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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  • val210
    val210 Posts: 8 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £738
    • Who the quote is from: RIVERSIDE HOLIDAY VILLAGE, KYRENIA
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: as above
    • The departure Airport:Heathrow (to Ercan)
    • The Holiday Dates: 19/04-03/05/2008
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): as above
    • The Board :self catering
    • Any specific requirements: can be flexible on dates (+/- 3 days)
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Any better offers for this or similar out there?
    • The Quote itself: £609.64
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 06/05/08 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Planet Apts
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    • Any specific requirements: Only the resort - Tsilivi
    • Is an in-flight meal included: who cares
    We are looking for a fortnight in Tsilivi, Zakynthos and don't like the night flight scenario. Other than that we are pretty flexible (well, she is pretty, and I'm flexible).
  • goz_3
    goz_3 Posts: 3 Newbie

    • The Quote itself: £374.30
    • Who the quote is from: Thompson
    • Is there a booking fee: none
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Olympic
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 19 to 26 April
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): DOMNIKI APTS
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: none
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Any better offers for this or similar
  • Infidel
    Infidel Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    Have i managed to find the best quote possible, or can this be beaten?

    28th March - 5th April 2008

    Manchester - Tenerife

    Vime Callao Garden Hotel (7 nights)

    1 Adult

    (Airport transfers not included)

    £261.29

    I should add that i'm not bothered where i stay and that my dates are slightly changable (7-10 days anytime between 28th March - 10th April)
    Instigated terrorism the road to dictatorship.
  • PPL
    PPL Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi
    I have a quote and wanted to find out if any agents can beat this.

    I am wililng to fly Miami, Orlando, or Tampa airports and the dates are slightly flexible (+/- 7 days).
    Direct Flights only please

    Many thanks and look forward to receiving great quotes.
    PPL

    The Quote itself: £2020.80
    Who the quote is from: Greenbee
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: Lon - Miami
    The Holiday Dates: 1st Oct to 30st Oct 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): (5) 2xAdults, 2 kids (ages 8, 5), 1 x Infant (1yr)

    Any specific requirements: Direct Flight
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Please can anyone offer me a quote to Funchal Madeira
    We like the Eden Mar Hotel
    The Quote itself: £653.81 was on site early yesterday then disapeared?
    Who the quote is from: Bargain Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: Stansted or 2nd choice from Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 10/05/2008 for 7 days
    We could do up to 10 nights in May after 5th May
    The number of people travelling - 2 adults
    The Hotel Eden Mar B + B
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Many thanks

  • gemma_8_1
    gemma_8_1 Posts: 65 Forumite
    Hi, can anyone beat this quote for a holiday in Dubai? The dates are fliexible but we must be back by 18th october. The other

    The Quote itself: £522 per person
    • Who the quote is from: expedia
    • Is there a booking fee: none
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: flight and hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: LHR
    • The Holiday Dates: 3rd to 11th October
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): K Porte Inn
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): BB
    • Any specific requirements: none
    • Is an in-flight meal included:
    Our dates are flexible but we must be back in London for 18th Oct, the other hotel we were looking at is Claridge Hotel which was £445 same flights as above. Flights must be direct.
  • badlass
    badlass Posts: 750 Forumite
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    • The Quote itself: £398 per person
    • Who the quote is from: ebookers
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: continental
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW (depart) - LHR (return)
    • The Holiday Dates: 27th March - 31st March
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): no hotel, just flights
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: dont want one.
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