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  • mushyg99
    mushyg99 Posts: 38 Forumite
    hi i do apologise

    as i mentioned i am fairly new on this thread so please forgive me, i was asking as i am looking at travelling soon and thought someone may have had similar find

    ill do afew searches and come back thanks again

    wheres the best place to start :)
  • Vik
    Vik Posts: 33 Forumite
    Hi, if anyone can beat this that would be fantastic. We are looking to flying to Cuba the 24th/25th July and would prefer to stay in Varaderos. The details of the deal we are leaning towards at the moment are as follows:
    The Quote itself: £1606.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook Airlines/ Iberostar Tainos, Varadero, Cuba
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25/08/08 - 01/08/08 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Tainos
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • baloo
    baloo Posts: 115 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £4528
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Turquoise Hotel (Side, Turkey)
    The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    The Holiday Dates: Depart Mon 07/07/09 Return 21/07/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 3 kids (15, 11 &12 yrs),
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): See above, Turquoise Hotel, Side, Turkey
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Transport included to resort
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    p.s. have now found it for £3798 on Travel Republic - but am aware that T/R can sometimes add on a couple of hundred at the last minute - so I'm not too keen on using them!
  • abl_c75
    abl_c75 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Kefalos, Kos, Greece

    Can you beat this quote?
    • The Quote itself: £498 in total (inc. transfer)
    • Who the quote is from: Golden Ticket travel
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Libra Holiday/Excel Airline/Archontia Studios
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 6th Sept 08 - 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Archontia Studios
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: Transfer from/to airport
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Don't know :)
    Thanks in advance
  • Diamond_Olly
    Diamond_Olly Posts: 341 Forumite
    abl_c75

    Are you sure of the price here? £498 for 2 people seems very cheap? (and I've checked various sources). or should it be £498 each?
    [FONT=&quot]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]
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  • winniepooh
    winniepooh Posts: 943 Forumite
    I hope someone can beat this - Crete
    • The Quote itself: 1304.00
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook Airlines, Creta Star, Rethymnon
    • The departure Airport/Post: Nottingham East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 9th Sept 08 - 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child age 3
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Creta Star
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Transfer from/to airport
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes :)
    thanks
    I'm trying so hard to be thrifty, but it doesn't come naturally. You lot are an inspiration!
    JUST LOVES THE O/S BOARD
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    abl_c75

    Are you sure of the price here? £498 for 2 people seems very cheap? (and I've checked various sources). or should it be £498 each?
    If the quote they got is correct its a cracking price as Libra have it on their website @ £384 per person.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • abl_c75
    abl_c75 Posts: 2 Newbie
    abl_c75

    Are you sure of the price here? £498 for 2 people seems very cheap? (and I've checked various sources). or should it be £498 each?
    It's the total price indeed!

    This is great news, I'll go and book it now :)

    THANKS!
  • 01/06/09 -15/06/09
    Gumbet Turkey
    Royal Asarlik Beach Hotel
    all inclusive
    2adults 1 child 15years old
    1 room
    birmingham airport
    no inflight meals or extra baggage allowence no insurance
    flight details 01/06/09 08.00-14.00
    15/06/09 15.00-17.20
    total price quoted from goingplaces web site is £1875.00
    £625.00 each
    one week earlier it was same holiday details for £555 per person
    i wish i had booked it
    i have got 16 people who want to book if i can get a good price
    thanks
    michelle masterson
  • Flame17
    Flame17 Posts: 49 Forumite
    Romantic weekend in Dublin

    The Quote itself: £268
    Who the quote is from: Ryan air / hotels.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryan air
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow PIK
    The Holiday Dates: 26/07/08 - 28/07/08 (2 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Brooks
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements: Romantic, near centre
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can anyone beat the hotel price of £248 for 2 nights at room only at Brooks? Would be intrested in a competitive price including breakfast.
    Flights only £19.98 so sure they can't be beaten!
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