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  • Hello,

    I'd be really grateful if anyone can beat the quote below as my holiday budget is a little stretched at the moment!

    The quote itself: £559 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 30th September for 7 nights (not flexible)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bahia Principe, Costa Adeje,Tenerife

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Transfers included: Yes

    Flight details:
    Going out
    Airline: Thomas Cook Airlines Depart: Gatwick 30 September 2008 10:25
    Arrive: Tenerife 30 September 2008 14:50

    Coming back

    Airline: Thomas Cook Airlines Depart: Tenerife 07 October 2008 15:50
    Arrive: Gatwick 07 October 2008 20:00

    Many thanks in advance!
  • Hi All,


    Myself and my friend are looking for a cheap young and lively holiday for a week in Magalluf - Majorca. Flying either 15th,16th,17th or 18th of June from a northern airport (Manc, Leeds, Doncaster, EMA) for 2. Not bothered about the accomodation - as cheap as possible please. It is for 2 adults. cheapest price so far;
    • The Quote itself: £664 (total for 2 persons)
    • Who the quote is from: Portland Direct website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Portland,
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manc
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th Jun - 22nd June
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Fiesta Tropico
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
    Ideally dont want to pay more then £300 unless all inclusive. (also found HB at £352 per person on thomas cook - Holiday code: TCH-R891T1T)

    Thanks all :)
  • Boston, MA.

    Hotel has to be the Marriott in Cambridge - no other hotel
    • The Quote itself: £479 per person
    • Who the quote is from: expedia
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM flight and Marriott Cambridge
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 26th Nov - 30th Nov
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cambridge Marriot (only this hotel please)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: n/a

    Thanks all :)
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  • jtownson wrote: »
    Hi All,


    Myself and my friend are looking for a cheap young and lively holiday for a week in Magalluf - Majorca. Flying either 15th,16th,17th or 18th of June from a northern airport (Manc, Leeds, Doncaster, EMA) for 2. Not bothered about the accomodation - as cheap as possible please. It is for 2 adults. cheapest price so far;
    • The Quote itself: £664 (total for 2 persons)
    • Who the quote is from: Portland Direct website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Portland,
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manc
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th Jun - 22nd June
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Fiesta Tropico
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
    Ideally dont want to pay more then £300 unless all inclusive. (also found HB at £352 per person on thomas cook - Holiday code: TCH-R891T1T)

    Thanks all :)
    Sent you a pm.
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  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    Im looking for a one way ticket to Brisbane. I can travel from 19th December but need to be there by 2nd January. I have been quoted £630 with Emirates so far. Can anyone beat that?
    Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
    • The Quote itself: £654 (each for 2 persons)
    • Who the quote is from: Portland Direct website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Portland,
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 26th July- 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Royal Kenz in Tunisia
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
    Bet you can't beat it!
  • zoeo
    zoeo Posts: 82 Forumite
    Hello,

    I am trying to book a holiday to leave on 13th October (have to leave on this day) for 7 nights. We would like to go to the Caribbean, either Cuba, Barbados or Jamaica. I have also been looking at the Cape Verde Islands. It has to be All Inclusive and 4 or 5 *.

    Here are the details of one I have found to Jamaica:

    The quote itself: £669 pp
    Who the quote is from: A1 Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Unsure
    The departure Airport/Post: Any London
    The Holiday Dates: 13/10/08 - 20/10/08
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Must depart on 13th October, will consider any hotel as long as its 4 or 5*
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Please PM me if anyone can beat this quote.

    Thanks!
  • Hi All,
    I don't know if you can help this time but previously 'sloppychops' has helped out so here goes.
    I'm looking to go to Mexico next August but my budget of around three grand is seriously coming up short as my leave is from 03/08/2009 to 24/08/2009 so I need a fortnight between those dates.
    • The Quote itself: £3742.00
    • Who the quote is from:Airtours.
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomas Cook,Iberostar Tucan Playacar.
    • The departure Airport/Post:Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates:12-26/08/2009.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2xA,1xCh(age5)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Iberostar tucan.
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc)AI.
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included:Yes.
    Thanks for any asistance.
  • Hi there looking to go to Cyprus around Pathos area at the end of september /early October, we received this qoute but can be flexible...


    The Quote itself: £335 per person
    Who the quote is from: Monster
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: XL/Med Hotels
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle - Cyprus Pathos
    The Holiday Dates: 7 nights 29/09/2008 -7/10/2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mayfair Park
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: ??

    Any help would be appreciated, than
    ks
  • Peter

    Are you flexible with departure airport or dates as now I can't see any fligths from Newcastle on 29 September?
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