Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

Delhibelly

The Quote itself: £1500
Who the quote is from: Flights + Hotel From the net
Is there a booking fee: NO
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BMI baby/Sol Mastines
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
The Holiday Dates: 18/08/08-01/08/08
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 Child aged 10
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Mastines/Chihauhau
The Board (self catering/half board etc): H/B
Any specific requirements:Want 2 weeks in Majorca,not fussy which resort,H/B or preferably AI ,2 adults 1 child during school summer holiday under £1500 From any Midlands(inc Manchester) airport.....Now theres a challenge!
Is an in-flight meal included:NO
Hi- Not sure if any travel agents looked,seems I f****d up my dates on the post:T ....nobody told me!! I have now booked 10 nights AI from bhx 26/07/08 scary cost :eek: .Cheers!:beer: I'll be back next year for another challenge :mad:

loonygooner

The Quote itself: £3200 (Flight ONLY):eek:
Who the quote is from: Virgin
Is there a booking fee: NO
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 03/08/09-21/08/09
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 3 chidren (1 x 15 yrs and 2 x 3 years)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Villa
The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
Any specific requirements: Villa booked and deposit paid so these dates only please. Car Hire required (4x4 SUV, best Alamo is £562)
Is an in-flight meal included:Yes

dunli

The Quote itself: £1950 (Flight ONLY):eek:
Who the quote is from: KLM website
Is there a booking fee: NO
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM
The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow International
The Holiday Dates: 19/09/08-11/09/08
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A
The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included:Yes

The flight is from Glasgow International to Manila

Regards,

Dunli

bazzanoid

loonygooner wrote: »

Car Hire required (4x4 SUV, best Alamo is £562)

Give www.uscarhire.co.uk a try - just ran your dates.. Dollar £495 Alamo £493 Budget £482. Standard SUV, Gold inclusive which is up to 4 drivers and initial tank of gas, along with every required insurance.

Baz

fatboyslick

The Quote itself: £1042 for two people to Orlando (International Plaza Resort and Spa)
Who the quote is from: Greenbee and other Internet
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Any
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
Holiday Destination : Orlando, Florida
The Holiday Dates: 13th Sept - 21st Sept 08 (8 days)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): International Plaza Resort and Spa
he Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Is an in-flight meal included: No

Tried to haggle in high Street Agents but to no avail!
:j:j:j

excited

The Quote itself: £2543 for three people to Egypt Taba Heights 3corners
Who the quote is from: Longwood Holidays
Is there a booking fee: NO
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Longwood Holidays 3corners 1st week, 2nd week Coral Hilton Nuweiba
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
Holiday Destination : Egypt Taba Heights / Nuweiba
The Holiday Dates: 25th August - 08th Sept 08 (14 nights)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3corners 1st week, 2nd week Coral Hilton Nuweiba
he Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Iwill arange my own transfer between hotels. Only need transfer from/to airport

abbo

Can anybody beat £1150 for the following please:

Ibiza - Playa d’en Bossa
Fiesta Palm Beach Club
Thomson Super family
Departing 01/09/2008
7 nights
2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant
Half Board
Includes inflight meals for 2 adults and 1 child

joho

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The Quote itself: £4,392
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: Not sure/Yes, with credit card
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Thomson fly
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 14 Sep 2008 (9.15AM) - 28 Sep 2008 (16.05PM, seem reasonable flight times so don't want to change them)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Cancun/4*
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: 2 window seats&sitting together, already included - but would like any upgrades for the flight and/or the hotel itself, if reasonable.
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Another edit: coach transfers to the hotel are included.

Thank you in advance anyone who can help, though there seems to be a backlog at the moment! Edit: Sorry; not a dig or moan; just a comment as I didn't realise quotes were sent by PM - probably should have guessed as there aren't replies to peoples questions! Doh.
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Thankyou to anyone who has spent any time looking at this for me, but friends were insistent we got it booked, so we have done - though we got it slightly cheaper than the above by phoning Thomson.

sloppychops

joho wrote: »

The Quote itself: £4,392
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: Not sure/Yes, with credit card
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Thomson fly
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 14 Sep 2008 (9.15AM) - 28 Sep 2008 (16.05PM, seem reasonable flight times so don't want to change them)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Cancun/4*
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: 2 window seats&sitting together, already included - but would like any upgrades for the flight and/or the hotel itself, if reasonable.
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Thank you in advance anyone who can help, though there seems to be a backlog at the moment!

Anyone who posts asking for a quote would not know if there was a backlog or not as all replies are to be done by pm and not on this thread.

smallpo

Hello all

I requested a 'beat my quote' a few days ago. As I haven't heard anything (and have now worked out how to check for a PM!) this must mean the quote could not be beaten.

Thank you so much to anyone who did try to beat the quote for me.

Nearly £700 is just too much so we have decided to choose a cheaper hotel. I have the following quote and am ready to book other than the last minute nerves of can I get it cheaper / will it sell out if I don't hurry up and make a decision!

Please, please, please let me know if you can beat this quote - as I said I am ready to book.

Thank you

The Quote itself: £1021.96 (£510.98 per person)
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Hotel Riviera
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: Can depart on 26-30 June for 14 nights - this quote is for 29th
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riviera, Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements: Includes transfer, does not include 'sitting together'
Is an in-flight meal included: No
The flight times for this quote are 16.30 - 20.20 29/06 and 21.20 - 23.05 13/07 so quote does include a late check-out room at £22.

Pretty, pretty please :A

smallpo wrote: »

Hi there.

I'm a bit new to this so apologies in advance for getting anything wrong. I usually look around the travel agents' sites and find a late(ish) deal between about 8 and 6 weeks to departure. Can usually get a nice hotel in mainland spain or island for 2 weeks half board at end of June for £400 or less.

This year we have decided on Costa Del Sol but everything seems pricey with even the worst rated hotels being over £500. Imagine this is because the Euro is strong? Even when I priced up last years' holiday for comparison it was more expensive.

The Riu Puerto Marina in Benalmadena looks beautiful so we're thinking if we have to pay more than usual, why not pay a bit extra for a really good hotel. If anyone can help me find this cheaper I would be so greatful. Thanks in advance

• The Quote itself: £1388.96 (£694.48 pp)
• Who the quote is from: Thomson
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Riu Puerto Marina
• The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
• The Holiday Dates: Can depart on 26-30 June for 14 nights
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Puerto Marina, Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
• Any specific requirements: Includes transfer
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

As close to £400 as you can get!!! :rotfl: No really, any good saving off £694 will be greatfully received.

Can someone tell me, will I receive any replies by PM? If so, how do I check these or do they go to my email address? Sorry for being thick :rolleyes: