We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!
Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
Comments
-
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: YesOU Student! - ED209, SDK125, DSE212, SK124, DSE141, SD226, DXR222, DD303, DD307 = BSc Psychology0 -
- 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
0 -
- 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
0 -
- 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
0 -
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.0 -
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: Yes0 -
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
0 -
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:
0 -
Holiday Now booked
Les x*~Life is short; break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly,
laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile!!~*0 -
- 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.
0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards