Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

NJW69

MigsyBigsy wrote: »

are all quotes reduced? if not, why not? I am finding it particularly hard to find a cheap holiday at the moment, having waited for the last minute

Not all quotes are beatable if you've already got a great price then it's reassuring that you've got a good deal. Some people are unrealistic as they are saying things like I've got a holiday for two for a week HB for £390 can anyone beat it? I've pm'd loads of people with quotes that are much better (soemtimes by more than £500 per person) than the ones they've had and only had a couple of thanks. I'm not a travel agent and only do it because I enjoy searching for good deals.

heskpesk

nicola.williams wrote: »

Not all quotes are beatable if you've already got a great price then it's reassuring that you've got a good deal. Some people are unrealistic as they are saying things like I've got a holiday for two for a week HB for £390 can anyone beat it? I've pm'd loads of people with quotes that are much better (soemtimes by more than £500 per person) than the ones they've had and only had a couple of thanks. I'm not a travel agent and only do it because I enjoy searching for good deals.

It is such a shame that when you put in time an effort to save people money you do not even get a thanks.I think a blacklist should be started and add those users that lack common decency!! lol

gcn504

Are there any travel agents out there who can get discounts/beat the price of a Mark Warner holiday?

The Quote itself: £3043
Who the quote is from: Mark Warner Website
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Mark Warner/Ocean Club, Portugal
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick 06:00. Arrive Faro 08:40
The Holiday Dates: 23rd - 30th August
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 kids: 7 & 5)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ocean Club
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board

HOLIDAY NOW BOOKED - Thanks to Rachel at Instant Holidays

leaway

Can anyone beat this quote? £6536.00

The Quote itself: Holiday to China, Hong Kong and Koh Samui

Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook signature

Is there a booking fee: No

the Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Via Thomas Cookbut mixture of Airline see details below

The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow

The Holiday Dates: Depart 26th Nov 08 rtn 17th Dec 08

The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults

The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotels quoted against detailed below would go with similar standard alternatives for all locations except Koh Samui.

The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B (see below dont mind RO)

Any specific requirements: none other than details below

Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Holidays details
26/11/08 - depart Heathrow - Beijing BA airways economy (1300- arr 0700 overnight)
Beijing - Shangri-La deluxe superior room- 3 nights - B&B

30/11/08 - Beijing to Xian - China Eastern economy
Xian - Grand Mercure Xian - superior room - 3 nights B&B

03/12/08 - Xian - Hong Kong - china eastern economy
Hong Kong - Excelsior - deluxe room harbour view 3 nights- B&B

06/12/08 - Hong kong to Bangkok thai airways - economy
06/12/08 - Bangkok - Koh Samui - Bangkok airways economy
06/12/08 - Koh Samui Tongsai bay cottages - cottage suite B&B - 10 nights
16/12/08 - Koh Samui - Bangkok Bangkok airways economy
17/12/08 - Bangkok to Heathrow - thai airways - economy


Price quoted - £6536.00

tlj7

Really fancy going to Cuba - Iberostar Varadero Hotel:

Cheapest so far through caribbean.letsgo.2.com:

2 adults, all inc, 7 nights, fly from Manchester 18 Sep 08. Cost £1872 (+ Cuba airport taxes of £60 approx)

Can be flexible on dep dates from 14/9 to 21/9 or from 2/10 onwards. Prepared to fly from London if much cheaper....

Can anyone help please - really appreciate any advice as quite a novice at this?

Many thanks.....

shockingmoment

Are there any travel agents out there who can get discounts/beat the price of a Flight Only holiday?

The Quote itself: £646 pp economy return, 16 nights
Who the quote is from: Emirates
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester 13.30 Arrive Jakarta
The Holiday Dates: 04 Nov 2008 flexible +/-14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flight Only
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flight Only

heskpesk

tlj7 wrote: »

Really fancy going to Cuba - Iberostar Varadero Hotel:

Cheapest so far through caribbean.letsgo.2.com:

2 adults, all inc, 7 nights, fly from Manchester 18 Sep 08. Cost £1872 (+ Cuba airport taxes of £60 approx)

Can be flexible on dep dates from 14/9 to 21/9 or from 2/10 onwards. Prepared to fly from London if much cheaper....

Can anyone help please - really appreciate any advice as quite a novice at this?

Many thanks.....

I think ive found it cheaper with Your Holidays: £1718 see summary below:



£859 Per person

Total price£1,718 Price includes:
All taxes & charges Pay only £85 pp deposit

Iberostar Varadero
Click the link below to view more information

Click here for more hotel information


Check-in: 19 Sep 2008 Check-out: 26 Sep 2008

Flight information

Outbound Manchester (MAN) to Varadero (VRA)19 Sep 2008 09:35 - 14:15Inbound Varadero (VRA) to Manchester (MAN)26 Sep 2008 16:15 - 06:00


I am not an agent just like a challenge!! Hope the details are correct

sloppychops

heskpesk wrote: »

I am not an agent just like a challenge!! Hope the details are correct

Yep good that you like a challenge and are willing to help but please stick by the board rules as on page 1 of this thread as all quotes need to be done by pm.

heskpesk

sloppychops wrote: »

Yep good that you like a challenge and are willing to help but please stick by the board rules as on page 1 of this thread as all quotes need to be done by pm.

Sorry I did send a Pm as well but forgot about not posting the finds on the thread itself.

sloppychops if you are still about im trying to find a very cheap holiday in Es Cana.My parents are there between 15-29 Septenber and my partner and I wish to join them (although not same hotel) for 1 week between those dates ie 15-22 or 22-29 etc.I keep finding very cheap hotels but the flight pushes up the cost.As we have just come back from Majorca wish just for a cheapy.If you have any ideas: 2 adults from Bristol, any board basis but HB would be great (if not too high price).Looking for between £400-£500 for both.Would appreciate your advice (again). Thanking you in advance

Lenny_The_Loiner

• Quote: £242 per person based on two sharing
  
• Quote from: Lowcostbeds.com
• Is there a booking fee: No
  
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?/?/ Boix Mar, Blanes
  
• The departure Airport/Post: Robin Hood
  
• The Holiday Dates: 10 Sept - 7 nights
  
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
  
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Boix Mar
  
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
  
• Any specific requirements: No
  
• Is an in-flight meal included: Don't know, doubt it.