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  • Flight only price for Cardiff - Malta (MLA)

    The Quote itself: £198.98 each - £397.96
    Who the quote is from: Thomsonfly
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomsonfly
    The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    The Holiday Dates: 21 Oct 2008 - 28th Oct 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A - Flight only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A - Flight only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Any advice gratefully received
  • janice_mac
    janice_mac Posts: 98 Forumite
    • HOLIDAY TO TORBA, BODRUM
    • The Quote itself: 1603.35
    • Who the quote is from: xl.COM
    • Is there a booking fee: don't know
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: xl.COM Club Blue Dreams, Torba
    • The departure Airport/Post: london Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 25/05/2009 - 01/06/2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adult (incl 14year old) 1 child (11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Blue Dreams, Torba
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • bigkenny1975
    bigkenny1975 Posts: 113 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hi Guys,

    Anyone think they can shave some cash off this? If not can anyone do it for the same price but with transfers?

    HOLIDAY TO MAJORCA
    The Quote itself: £596.92
    Who the quote is from: otbeach.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: otbeach.com/dunno (probably easyjet)/Cala Domingos Apartments
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
    The Holiday Dates: 24/08/2008 - 31/08/2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cala Domingos Apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Cheers

    Kenny
  • SPACER
    SPACER Posts: 4 Newbie
    Evening all, would appreciate assistance from those in the travel industry. I've identified the flights I would like to buy on NWA.com [Northwest Airlines]. These are for 2 adults, 1 * two year old and 1 * infant on lap (born recently, very cute); This is to get our family over to America for Thanksgiving.

    Nov 19; NW 103 / NW 3272 [LHR -> MSP -> SUX]
    Dec 7; NW 2742 / NW 104 [SUX -> MSP -> LHR]

    This comes to $2992.91 (just gone over $2 to the £1 again so around £1500). Yes a lot of money but also a lot of family and paying a premium to get to a local airport... however, when going to purchase you need a US billing address. I'm then directed to their European partner KLM which gives me the same flights starting at £1859. These flights are already 75% tax so to pay a £359 EU citizen fee on top would be pretty annoying. Are there travel agents who can source me these flights at the US rate? Assistance from travel industry money saving experts would be very much appreciated!

    18 Jul: I've been advised by someone on another board that NW accept PayPal which might be a way around this. Worth knowing.

    23 Jul: Bought the flights direct w/ airline through American address - not sure why we have to pay more
  • xena1405
    xena1405 Posts: 7 Forumite
    Would be very grateful if anyone can better the price of £2300 per person for two weeks in Phuket

    Desired destination(s) The Chedi, Pansea Bay Phuket
    Which airport/ports? Heathrow to Phuket via Bangkok (long haul business class
    Holiday Travel Dates. Two weeks which must cover 5th December, PIMEX Boat Show at Phuket Marina
    Duration of holiday Two wweks
    Number of people travelling Four adults, willing to share
    Type of holiday? Beach
    Board basis? – bed & breakfast
    What your price range is. Preferably under 2k
    Whether you require an in-flight meal. Yes
    Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? No
    Any specific requirements – Long haul must be business class and stay to be at Chedi or similar Beach cottage holiday.

    Many thanks

    Xena
  • JOCK
    JOCK Posts: 1 Newbie
    CAN ANYONE BEAT MY QUOTE
    • The Quote itself:£785 PER PERSON
    • Who the quote is from:TELETEXT
    • Is there a booking fee:NO
    • Hotel:GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE RIVIERA MAYA(CANCUN)
    • The departure Airport;MANCHESTER TO CANCUN
    • The Holiday Dates:23/08 - 02/09
    • The number of people travelling:4 ADULTS
    • The Board : ALL INCLUSIVE
    • Any specific requirements: SEA VIEW INCLUDES DIRECT TRANSFERS, 2 ROOMS REQUIRED
    • Is an in-flight meal included:YES
  • garysletters
    garysletters Posts: 193 Forumite
    Anyone able to cut the cost of a cruise???
    • The Quote itself: £809
    • Who the quote is from: Cruisedeals.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: ?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    • Ship name: Celebration
    • Area of Cruise: Norweigan Fjords
    • The departure Port: Harwich (would prefer Hull but cant find any)
    • The Departure Date: 24/8/08
    • Duration : 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult (senior)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full board
    • Any specific requirements: Single person, travelling alone. Will take any accommodation, inside or outside. Would like to know if any companies go from Hull too as would suit better.
    • Thanks


    Anything I write is based on my opinion only. Before acting upon any advice from anyone on a forum further professional advice should be sought.
  • Mot_3
    Mot_3 Posts: 1 Newbie
    I've been quoted £1,850 for 1 week at Club Med Serre Chevalier on 15 March for 2 adults and 1 child (3years) -to include, flights, kids club and family room.

    Can anyone beat it?
  • ps2659
    ps2659 Posts: 534 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    HOLIDAY TO BENIDORM
    The Quote itself: £560.67
    Who the quote is from: Travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: travel republic, easyjet, Marina hotel
    The departure Airport/East Midlands
    The Holiday Dates: 31/10/2008 - 07/11/2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marina hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): half board
    Any specific requirements: Transfers included
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Thanks in advance.
  • joyful_2
    joyful_2 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Hotel Coronas Playa - 5 November 08 for 1 week
    The quote itself £810 for 2 with Portland Holidays
    From London Gatwick
    5 November - 12 November
    2 Adults
    Half Board
    No meals onboard and no specific seating

    Can anyone beat this quote - did see this online with Thomson for £371 but didn't keep details of quote.

    Can vary departure dates from 2 Nov and airports Luton/Birmingham

    Thanks in advance
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