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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • jaredashe
    jaredashe Posts: 69 Forumite
    Any help here would be very much appreciated - note that although this hotel is our choice currently we are happy to try somewhere different for a lower price, as long as it is still Half-Board!

    The Quote itself: £279 pp (for two)
    Who the quote is from: crystallakes.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Crystal
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 23/07/08-30/07/08
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Edelweiss, Kitzbuhel, Austria
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, not needed
  • tommygirl_2
    tommygirl_2 Posts: 61 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £645.62pp(includes transfer)- 1 room or £724.11pp for 2 rooms(includes transfer)
    • Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Excel Airways
    • The departure Airport/Post: London, Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 21st- 28th December 2008
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults and 1 child (7 years old)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tropitel Naama Bay and Aqua Park Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: Can travel from Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester or London airports either on 20th or 21st December. Would prefer 2 rooms but am willing to share 1 room to keep costs down! Don't want an alternative hotel.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No- not required
    Thank you for your help.:D
  • pizza.1
    pizza.1 Posts: 3 Newbie
    • The Quote itself: £2321.94
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airtours
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th-23rd May 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults (3 rooms)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Palma Nova Palace
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes at a cost of £78 for all 6 adults
    Please could you contact me if you can beat this quote. My sister is skint and would like to pay as little as possible for AI holiday!
  • dalk1
    dalk1 Posts: 7 Forumite
    Hi, I've pasted the details of my quote below, I am flexible with the dates in september being able to travel any date after the 13th. Thanks.
    • The Quote itself:£230pp
    • Who the quote is from: Journeys Direct
    • Is there a booking fee: included in quote
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:futura, Cala Ferrera Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Liverpool
    • The Holiday Dates: 29/9/8 7nts
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (15yrs) 1 infant (1yr)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3* Cala Ferrera hotel, Cala D'or
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: 1 family room, or 2 rooms next to each other
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • Please can someone help with a better quote
    Quote received from first choice flexi £2023 pp October 2nd- 23rd 2008
    trip to Australia
    fights london hr to hong Kong-2 nights stopover metropark kowloon
    flight hong kong to sydney
    4 nights sydney-travelodge wynyard
    flights sydney to brisbane
    4 nights mooloolaba- mooloolba beach hotel
    flights brisbane to cairns
    7 nights sabaya rydges resort Port Douglas
    flights from Cairns toLondon Heathrow
    flexible on dates within a week, flexible on flights
    Price to include taxes ans surcharges if possibe
  • mummyd_2
    mummyd_2 Posts: 114 Forumite
    hi there price for cruise oct 2008 open to any other quotes if around same price thank you
    • The Quote itself: £1564
    • Who the quote is from: island cruises.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: island
    • The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 11th oct 08 - 18th oct 08
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 child (2yrs & 6yrs)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): island star
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): full board
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thanks

    really appreciate your time
  • Alex732
    Alex732 Posts: 2 Newbie
    • The Quote itself: £746.52,2 person, manchester to dalaman, Karbel hotel, 10 nights, 16th september 08 - 26th September 08
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: £14.95
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice,first choice, karbel hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th september - 26th september
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): karbel, or any avalible
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Doesnt matter
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
  • We are travelling to Zante in 2 weeks, can anyone beat our quote
    • The Quote itself: £210
    • Who the quote is from: Monster Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: monster travel
    • The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 22/07 - 30/07
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grape Vine, Zante
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): 3*
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: ?
  • darg007
    darg007 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £395 pp (for two)
    Who the quote is from: Thompson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 13/08/08-20/08/08
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Bonamar Cala bona majorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, not needed

    Would be willing to travel to any uk airport, would also travel up to a week before these dates and look at any 4* half board deals for less money !

    Thanks
  • ktflosspot
    ktflosspot Posts: 1,641 Forumite
    Hi whave posted my quote but would be able to go any time after 19 th july and would consider other northen airports

    The Quote itself: £2010
    Who the quote is from: Fleetway travelInternet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson airline
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow

    Holiday Destination : Rhodes Greece
    The Holiday Dates: 23rd - 30th July
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 kids 14 & 8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Miraluna Holiday Village 5*

    The Board (self catering/half board etc):Ultra all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    would also like transfers
    cheers kt xxx
    :AIt matters not how long a stars shines ,what is remembered is the brightness of it's light.
    JAN Battle attacks cars, 3 VIP althletics tickets, fairtrade choccy .... yum

    Thanks to all posters xxxx
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