Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

stressedofdevon

I am posting on here but hope I don't upset anyone by not exactly meeting the criteria.

I booked our first holiday for myself, partner and three children for Orlando departing 18Nov08 from gatwick and staying in a villa at Lindfields for two weeks. We were also hiring a people carrier type car. Total price was £3008. We have paid a £625 deposit.

Since we booked in December our lives have been torn apart as my little girl who is five returned from Christmas with her father whom I left due to domestic violence, and he has been abusive to her and beaten his new wife in front of her. Of course, she totally refused to visit him again and life as been hell with police, social services and courts all involved. It has been a nightmare and this holiday has been the last thing on our minds as with facing losing custody of my little one I could not even think about it.

I have been in court today and now urgently need to change the dates, to be back in the UK by 21st November ideally. The company we booked with, Co op travel with Virgin Hols, cannot change our booking for less than £1000 which we just don't have. I need to sort this out urgently as have to tell the courts within 48 hours the dates I will be out of the country.

Can anyone quote for a holiday that compares but which has suitable dates for us? As we will be taking the children out of school then we can be entirely flexible about all other than the requirement to be back by 21st November.

We were so looking forward to our first holiday as a family and I really hope some kind person on here can suggest a way forward for us which will not break the bank.

Please help!:o

Kevbadore

I have been quoted £905 to fly from LHR to Wellington, New Zealand on the 26/11/2008 returning on the 8/12/2008.

Can anyone beat that?

Incapuppy

Kevbadore wrote: »

I have been quoted £905 to fly from LHR to Wellington, New Zealand on the 26/11/2008 returning on the 8/12/2008.

Can anyone beat that?

Showing as £805 with BA on kayak.co.uk.

Jemma1983

First ever post so here goes!

The Quote itself: £990 (2 adults)
Who the quote is from: Thomas cook website
Is there a booking fee: i think so
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/T Cook Airlines / Annmaria Hotel
The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
The Holiday Dates: 15/06/08 - 23/06/08 (7 nights)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Annmaria, Ayia Napa
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements: Extra luggage allowance inc in price.
Is an in-flight meal included: yes

We are flexible on dates and also airports (Durham Tees Valley or Newcastle). We do like the Napa Plaza Hotel also in Ayia Napa (B&B) but this is more pricey!

Thank you in advance

jellybeans27

Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Cardiff to Larnaca , Wednesday 11 June 2008 (I can go any time in June)
Staying for 7 nights, 2 adults
In flight meals included
20kg baggage allowance
Return Transfers included

Staying at Napa Plaza
1 x Junior Suite with balcony and a pool view
Bed & Breakfast

First Choice - £1050

Can anyone beat this please?

Thanks

salousunrise

• The Quote itself: £1870
• Who the quote is from: Thomson
• Is there a booking fee:No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
• The departure Airport/Post: LGW
• The Holiday Dates: 28/12/08-02/01/09
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Snow Elf, Yllas
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board (would prefer full board)
• Any specific requirements: New Year fireworks, free snowmobile, opportunity to purchase husky ride, reindeer trip, disabled accomodation, free thermal suits
• Is an in-flight meal included: yes

will consider other Lapland destinations, whether swedish, finnish, or norweigian. must be in arctic circle, must be over new year although exact flight dates can change. also open to other departure airports within 200 miles of Norwich

moneyjunkie

Hi,
Can anybody beat this quote,
Depart 27/012/2008 Birmingham.
Return 03/01/2009 Birmingham.

Hilton Sharks Bay Hotel All Inclusive 7 nights.With FreedomDirect.
2 Adults .
£1603. All in.
Thanks in advance.
Moneyjunkie.

samgaz

• The Quote itself: £1171
• Who the quote is from: travel republic
• Is there a booking fee:No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: eurocypria airlines
• The departure Airport/Post: bristol
• The Holiday Dates: 31/08/08-14/09/08
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): angelos village hersonissos
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board sea view
• Any specific requirements: only sea view
• Is an in-flight meal included: no

hi can anyone beat this quote this quote doesnt include transfers

many thanks :A

deekay1

Can anyone help, price keeps going up and need to book

• The Quote itself: £ 2410
• Who the quote is from: Portland holidays
• Is there a booking fee: NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/
• The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
• The Holiday Dates: 01/03/2009 - 15/03/2009
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Embudu Village
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): FB
• Any specific requirements: No
• Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks Dee

Incapuppy

deekay1 wrote: »

Can anyone help, price keeps going up and need to book

• The Quote itself: £ 2410
• Who the quote is from: Portland holidays
• Is there a booking fee: NO
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/
• The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
• The Holiday Dates: 01/03/2009 - 15/06/2009
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Embudu Village
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): FB
• Any specific requirements: No
• Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks Dee

That sounds awfully cheap for over 3 months holiday