Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

*Mhairi*

Flights - Edinburgh to London City Airport (preferred)
Morning flight outbound
Early evening flight inbound
Hotel - Hard Rock Hotel
2 adults and 1 child (15)
King Superior Room
Bed and Breakfast
Best quote is £1500 from British Airways

Westin

@*Mhairi*
Dates?
Template in post 1 if you are unsure what information is required for a quote.

MATTR5

*Mhairi* said:

Flights - Edinburgh to London City Airport (preferred)
Morning flight outbound
Early evening flight inbound
Hotel - Hard Rock Hotel
2 adults and 1 child (15)
King Superior Room
Bed and Breakfast
Best quote is £1500 from British Airways

Hi Mhairi

Thanks for confirming dates by DM of 11-14/8 but as above please try and put all info 

I can't beat this price I'm afraid 

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jonnydeppiwish!

I've been quoted £1787.50 per person, all-in for 2 people to The Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort, All Inclusive in Antigua leaving Gatwick on 2nd of the August returning on the 9th with BA.

The Quote itself: £3575
Who the quote is from: BA
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/: BA
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: eg out 3/08/23 10.00 back 2/8/23 1830
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
Any specific requirements: eg Price includes Private Transfers 
Is an in-flight meal included: yes

Am flexible for 7 - 10 days between 29th Jul but have to be back in the UK to work on 14th Aug.

Grateful for any assistance!

MATTR5

jonnydeppiwish! said:

I've been quoted £1787.50 per person, all-in for 2 people to The Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort, All Inclusive in Antigua leaving Gatwick on 2nd of the August returning on the 9th with BA.

The Quote itself: £3575
Who the quote is from: BA
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/: BA
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: eg out 3/08/23 10.00 back 2/8/23 1830
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
Any specific requirements: eg Price includes Private Transfers 
Is an in-flight meal included: yes

Am flexible for 7 - 10 days between 29th Jul but have to be back in the UK to work on 14th Aug.

Grateful for any assistance!

Hi jonnydeppiwish!

I can't beat this price I'm afraid 

Still beating Jet2holidays, TUI/First Choice, Easyjet hols packages - Longhaul I can rarely beat un l;ess its TUUI flights, but hopefully another agent on here can help 

I am a Travel Agent

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Charmarnay48

I’ve been quoted £891pp for 2 people to Springhotel Arona Gran and spa, half-board in zoos Crisitanos leaving Birmingham on 6th August of the month returning on the 15th with TUI 

Can anyone beat it?

• The Quote itself: £1782
• Who the quote is from: TUI
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
• The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
• The Holiday Dates: 6th August for 7 nights
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Springhotel Arona Gran and Spa
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
• Any specific requirements:
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

If it helps to find a better quote we can travel any time from the 4th to the 10th August from BHX, EMA, LTN or STN airports 

many thanks in advance!

MATTR5

Charmarnay48 said:

I’ve been quoted £891pp for 2 people to Springhotel Arona Gran and spa, half-board in zoos Crisitanos leaving Birmingham on 6th August of the month returning on the 15th with TUI 

Can anyone beat it?

• The Quote itself: £1782
• Who the quote is from: TUI
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
• The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
• The Holiday Dates: 6th August for 7 nights
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Springhotel Arona Gran and Spa
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
• Any specific requirements:
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

If it helps to find a better quote we can travel any time from the 4th to the 10th August from BHX, EMA, LTN or STN airports 

many thanks in advance!

Hi Charmarnay48

I can save you just over £100 on this flying out 8th August

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kweelo

• The quote itself: £2803
• Who the quote is from: Booking.com
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Mixed (Easyjet/WizzAir) / Fosshotel Reykjavik
• The departure Airport/Post: Luton / Keflavik
• The Holiday Dates: 11-15th Feb 2024
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 x adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fosshotel Reykjavik
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
• Any specific requirements: None
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

Hi can anyone beat / suggest a better quote for 4 adults to go to Iceland during Feb 2024 (willing to pay more). We are stuck with these dates / week as it's half-term and 2 of the party are school teachers but, are flexible with dates / times during this week. We can fly from virtually any airport in the UK but, would like to depart / arrive at the same airport. Hotel quoted is 4 * with buffet breakfast but, we are willing to consider anything, including AirBnB. Quote doesn't include hire car or any additional luggage. Hope someone can help / suggest a short-break for one of the party's 50th birthday. Thanks

MATTR5

kweelo said:

• The quote itself: £2803
• Who the quote is from: Booking.com
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Mixed (Easyjet/WizzAir) / Fosshotel Reykjavik
• The departure Airport/Post: Luton / Keflavik
• The Holiday Dates: 11-15th Feb 2024
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 x adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fosshotel Reykjavik
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
• Any specific requirements: None
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

Hi can anyone beat / suggest a better quote for 4 adults to go to Iceland during Feb 2024 (willing to pay more). We are stuck with these dates / week as it's half-term and 2 of the party are school teachers but, are flexible with dates / times during this week. We can fly from virtually any airport in the UK but, would like to depart / arrive at the same airport. Hotel quoted is 4 * with buffet breakfast but, we are willing to consider anything, including AirBnB. Quote doesn't include hire car or any additional luggage. Hope someone can help / suggest a short-break for one of the party's 50th birthday. Thanks

Hi Kweelo

I can get this down to £2668 for you - that's going on Saturday 10/2/24 to 14/2/24 (morning flight out, evening flight back to get max time there) and includes flights, and a Suicase each in the hold which i don't think yours does if im reading it right - 2 rooms b&b at that hotel

Im going to do some more digging and try different airports/hotels to see if I can find anything cheaper for you 

as an eg Hotel Reykjavik Centrum on room only is £2248 total same dates and that's got a great location 

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• The Quote itself: 2781
• Who the quote is from: Jet2
• Is there a booking fee: 15
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2
• The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
• The Holiday Dates: 19/07/23 - 5 nights
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (16 and 13)
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kipriotis Aqualand
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): AL
• Any specific requirements:
• Is an in-flight meal included:

I haven’t been abroad for over 20 years and I am completely overwhelmed with booking my first family holiday. If any one can offer any help, please. 

Dates: flexible from 19/07/23 - 31/08/23
Airports: Midlands, Stansted, Luton, Birmingham 
Budget: £3000 for AI (less for other boards)
travellers: 2 Adults , 2 children (16 and 13)
destination: Europe. Prefer Greece 
Duration: 5 days min - 7 days max
Board: Half board or AL 
Requirements: something for all the family. 

*Maybe splash pool- not great swimmers, but maybe a few slides, doesn’t have to be a massive splash park
*Maybe swim up pool- probably not within budget, but prefer not to be in a massive complex
*would like to explore- husband would hate to stay put in one place. Prefer natural scenery rather than historical ones. 

*can’t decide if we’re better off going for half board or AL. I like the idea of not having to worry about how much food and drink is going to cost. But we’re a quite a petite family with not a Hugh appetite, although, the kids could probably go through drinks and snacks? Also, we’d like to explore, so we may not be around for meal times. 

I know it’s asking a lot, but any ideas?