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  • I think the problem at the moment is that the travel business is so
    busy that alot of agents who may normally help are probably so busy
    with regular clients, they don't get a minute to look!
    Blame the rain!
  • clairemg
    clairemg Posts: 29 Forumite
    Hi heres our quote, if anyone can beat it I would be very grateful. Have to be flying out 14/15/16 march 2008. 2 rooms, all inclusive, not bothered about hotel must have a beach tho'.
    • The Quote itself: £3,651.00 to dominican republic.
    • Who the quote is from: Thomascook.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/ Thomas Cook airlines/
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 14/03/2008
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 2 children(8,5), 1 infant (19 months)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Casa Marina Reef, Sosua,
      Dominican Republic
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    One step at a time:
    CC1 £6633.00 so far 28% paid.
  • susi
    susi Posts: 717 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this quote for this holiday
    • The Quote itself: £563 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Bookable Sun
    • Is there a booking fee: yes
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    • The departure Airport/Post: Liverpool (but can be from Manchester or Birmingham)
    • The Holiday Dates: 19th August for 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 9 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): royal paradise resort hotel, sharmel sheikh
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: None
    Thanks Susi,
  • pondie1
    pondie1 Posts: 1,705 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    looking for a quote for 2 adults
    benidorm
    departing newcastle,manchester or glasgow
    13th dec-3rd jan (21 days)
    or
    20 dec-3rd jan (14 days)
    full board
    any budget not had a definate quote but looking at around £700 each judging by quick lookin on websites
  • I've been quoted £625 per person for the following:

    Flights:

    Emirates

    LHR 04/10/07 08.40
    DXB 04/10/07 18.40

    DXB 07/10/07 14.15
    LHR 07/10/07 18.40

    Accommodation:

    The Jumeirah Beach Hotel B&B Sea View Room.

    This is the flight we want with this hotel or an equilavent standard hotel on the beach.

    This deal is on Lastminute.com. Can anyone beat this?
  • I am looking for an improvement on the quote given below - quick reply needed

    Holiday cottage - 1 room in Cornwall or South West (2 Adults and 1 baby)
    Dates 5th Aug to 11th Aug
    Cost: £345 cheapest so far in Boscastle
    Near to coast preferable

    Regards

    Wolvesboy
  • I am looking for someone to beat this quote

    Thymis Studios Skiathos Town
    Depart 13/06/08 for 2 weeks from Birmingham for 2 adults
    Featured with Olympic Holidays
    Best price quote £749.58 total

    I am ready to book it this can be beaten
  • Can anyone beat this quote for this holiday ???
    • The Quote itself: £4175 for 2 adults, for 7 nights in Madives (Full Moon Resort) and 8 nights in Sri Lanka including private car transfers to and from Colombo airport to the hotel in Sri Lanka (7 nights in The Fortress and 1 night in Taj Samudra night before departure).
    • Who the quote is from: Carefree Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Unsure
    • The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow (but can be from Manchester or any London airport)
    • The Holiday Dates: 23 June 2008 depart Heathrow at 2125 arrival Male at 1240 24 June 2008; 01 July 2008 depart Male at 0955 arrival Colombo 1150; 9th July 2008 depart Colombo at 1315 arrival Heathrow 1945.
    • The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    • The Hotel: Full Moon, Maldives (Full board), The Fortress, Sri Lanka (Half board), Taj Samudra (Colombo on 8th July only)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board @ Full Moon, Half Board @ The Fortress
    • Any specific requirements: Private Car transfers to and from Colombo airport
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    We intend on booking immediately.

    Thanks Coli & Pris
  • LJD1_2
    LJD1_2 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
    My quote is for two nights in September to paris detailed below. We want any hotel close to the tourist sights in Paris and we'd like to arrive in Paris early afternoon so we can get transport into Paris. We'd like to leave Sunday afternoon or evening and we want direct flights.

    Flight + Hotel = £316.57 per person

    Hotel France Eiffel Price based on 1 x Standard twin/double. Room Only for 2 nights + Flight
    Hotel details
    • Manchester (MAN) to
      Charles De Gaulle (CDG)
    • Departing 28 Sep 2007 at 13:00, Arrive 15:30 Economy class Direct flight
    • Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to
      Manchester (MAN)
    • Returning 30 Sep 2007 at 20:15, Arrive 20:45 Economy class Direct flight
    This is with travelocity.


    Total package price : £633.14

    Many thanks
    January budget
    Nothing left!
  • Firstly Somebackground info
    I am 22 years old and going to florida for 2 weeks. And also need car hire which means i normally have to pay a daily surcharge.
    Holiday is a Fly drive do it youself package
    No booking fees to worry about unless stated
    Flight Price
    Monarch/Avro
    Manchester Airport - Orlando Sanford Airport
    30th August - 13th September
    £548.00 for two people - includes free inflight meals
    Doesnt include pre booked seats

    Car Hire Price
    uscarhire.co.uk
    30th August - 13th September
    Special under 25 drivers rate
    £266.00 - economy car - Gold Insurance package - one driver

    TOTAL OF BOTH
    £814.00


    Via travel city direct
    Cheapest found for same dates same destination economy car
    and fully inclusive car insurance
    Travel city direct 30th-13th
    Description Price (£) Quantity Total (£)
    FLIGHT PRICE 149.00 2 298.00
    FUEL SUPPLEMENT 64.00 2 128.00
    BOOKING FEE 10.00 2 20.00
    CAR HIRE PACKAGE 318.00 1 318.00
    Total £ 764.00
    plus £185(surcharge) which will be due to being a young driver
    £949

    Any suggestions/help will be greatly received..
    I am flexible about which air i arrive at in florida if this is likely to change the total price including car hire.
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