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    • Please can anbody give me a quote
    • The Quote itself: £2410
    • Who the quote is from: first choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: first choice/ Holiday Village Red Sea
    • The departure Airport/Post: cardiff
    • The Holiday Dates: 27/07/09 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/ 2 kids aged 11 and 9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): hoilday village red sea
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Al
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No

    thanks
  • 9 Oct - 23 Oct

    Cruise departing from Liverpool

    Idyllic Iberia Thompson Celebration

    Outside cabin

    Best price total £2034 thomson website
    • Holiday summary: from teletext.co.uk
    • Destination Ayia Napa
    • Departing from:Manchester
    • Departure date:18 Jun 2008
    • Duration:7 nights
    • Adults 2, Price:£237 per person
    • What you get...
      Type:Package holiday Rating:4.gif (Operator's own rating)
    • Property Thalassaki Beach
    • Board basis:Self Catering
    We can also go on 19th, fly from Manch, Doncaster, Leeds/Bradford, want 7 days, at least 4 star. All offers/ideas gratefully received!!!!!!

    Can anyone beat price per person? Not bothered about inflight meals but would like transfers included if possible.

    Thanks Helen
  • bubblybabe
    bubblybabe Posts: 121 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi Incapuppy and other MSE s!!

    the details are
    23 October 08 Leave London Heathrow

    24 October 08 Arrive Delhi
    Upon arrival in Delhi International Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
    Afternoon visit to the Lotus Temple
    Evening Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
    Overnight at the Hotel

    25 October 08 Delhi
    Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Parliament Street, Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.
    Overnight at the Hotel

    26 October 08 Delhi – Jaipur (By Surface)
    After breakfast leave by surface for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre booked hotel.
    Evening Visit to Colorful Market in Jaipur
    Overnight at the Hotel

    27 October 08 Jaipur
    Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture.
    Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main Street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.
    Overnight at the Hotel

    28 October 08 Jaipur – Agra (By Surface) Via
    Fatehpursikri
    After breakfast leave by surface for Agra, enroute visit to Fatehpursikri. Upon arrival in Agra check in at your pre booked hotel.
    Overnight at the Hotel

    29 October 08 Agra
    Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. This is a breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking. After viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast.
    After breakfast proceed for city tour of Agra visiting the Agra Fort, Itmad- Ud-Daulah and visit to the local Market.
    Overnight at the Hotel

    30 October 08 Agra – Delhi (By Surface) Via Sikandra
    After breakfast leave by surface for Delhi, enroute visit Sikandra. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your pre booked hotel.
    Overnight at the Hotel

    31 October 08 Leave Delhi
    Today you are transferred to Delhi International Airport to board flight for London


    Cost on the basis of 02 Persons traveling together sharing Twin / Double Room

    Using 03 Star Hotels (Economy Hotel) Sterling Pounds 890 per person

    Using 04 Star Hotels (Standard Hotel) Sterling Pounds 1055 per person

    Using 05 Star Hotels (First Class Hotel) Sterling Pounds 1480per person

    Tour Includes: -

    ***Accommodation on Twin / Double Room basis with breakfast.
    *** All Transfers by company Executive.
    *** All City Tours as mentioned.
    .

    :A
    hope this helps
    thank you for being so kind to respond -I really appreciate it ! if any MSE can advise /comment on this it would be really great my knowledgeof India is very low !
  • HOLIDAY NOW BOOKED
    The Quote itself: £2482
    Who the quote is from: Hays Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompsons
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 7th Oct 08 - 14th Oct 08
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults, 1 infant (23months)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Seabank
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: Quote included private transfers, 3 separate
    double rooms (1 with cot) and seat on the
    plane for infant
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • busiscoming2
    busiscoming2 Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    The Quote itself: £1885
    Who the quote is from: 1st Choice
    Is there a booking fee: n/k
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: first choice/ sea club complex
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 28/07/08 (6.15am)to 11/08/08 (10.30am)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (11)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: 1st floor apt
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Can you beat this quote, as long as it is Alcudia within walking distance of beach, apartments with pool but must be low rise 2/3 floors. :beer:
  • The quote to beat: £4558

    Who the quote is from: online
    Is there a booking fee: n/k
    Airline: Virgin Premium Economy (would also consider XL One)
    Hotel: Rendezvous, St Lucia
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick (or manchester)
    Holiday Dates: 12th August (but could travel from the 2nd to 15th Aug)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    Can anyone beat this? We are looking to book by the weekend. Many thanks
    • Desired destination(s) Egypt - Either Luxor or Marsa Alam
    • Which airport/ports? Any London or Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol.
    • Holiday Travel Dates. Any time after 25/06
    • Duration of holiday 14 nights
    • Number of people travelling 2 adults
    • Type of holiday? Relaxing
    • Board basis? – All inclusive or half board
    • Price range: up to £500 each
    • Whether you require an in-flight meal. No
    • Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? No
    • Any specific requirements – ONLY the following hotels: Sonesta St George, Steigenberger or Sofitel Karnak.
    I'm looking to book this ASAP and the best quote I have is for 5* half board for £469.
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Cuba
    Paradisuis Rio De Oro (ONLY THIS HOTEL)
    7th October 08 Gatwick
    14 nights
    Prem seats
    Thomascook
    £2438 2 PEOPLE


    *Price gone down from £2464*

    New lower prce of £2364
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    • Desired destination(s) Egypt - Either Luxor or Marsa Alam
    • Which airport/ports? Any London or Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol.
    • Holiday Travel Dates. Any time after 25/06
    • Duration of holiday 14 nights
    • Number of people travelling 2 adults
    • Type of holiday? Relaxing
    • Board basis? – All inclusive or half board
    • Price range: up to £500 each
    • Whether you require an in-flight meal. No
    • Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? No
    • Any specific requirements – ONLY the following hotels: Sonesta St George, Steigenberger or Sofitel Karnak.
    I'm looking to book this ASAP and the best quote I have is for 5* half board for £469.

    Have a look at Kuoni's current special offer for the Sofital Karnak.
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