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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote itself:£2850

    Who the quote is from: portland direct
    Is there a booking fee: included
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson

    The departure Airport/Post: birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 29th March 09 - 13th april 09 (2 weeks)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): cruise - thomson destiny carol islands/caribbean gems

    The Board (self catering/half board etc):full board plus all inclusive drinks package

    Any specific requirements: 1 x deck 2/3 outside cabin (£35 pick your cabin fee is throw in too)
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes (long haul)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Zannado wrote: »
    The Quote itself:£2850

    Who the quote is from: portland direct
    Is there a booking fee: included
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson

    The departure Airport/Post: birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 29th March 09 - 13th april 09 (2 weeks)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): cruise - thomson destiny carol islands/caribbean gems

    The Board (self catering/half board etc):full board plus all inclusive drinks package

    Any specific requirements: 1 x deck 2/3 outside cabin
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes (long haul)

    I would book this its a good offer!!!!!!!
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Infidel
    Infidel Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    This is the cheapest i've managed to find so far:

    The Quote itself:£408 (inc 2% Credit card fee)

    Who the quote is from: Flightandhotel.co.uk (via travelsupermarket.com)
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    Destination: Tenerife, Playa de las Americas
    The Holiday Dates: 15th Jan 09 - 25th Jan 09 (10 days) [i can go anytime from 9th-29th :10-14days]
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Laguna Park II
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Any specific requirements: Fridge in room/apt



    The same for 14 days, though from 15th Jan 09 - 29th Jan 09 comes up at £537.

    Maybe i'm just a bit out of touch, but they seem a bit expensive to me.

    * I should say that I would also consider just a 7-day sun holiday anywhere in the Canaries if it was leaving around 11th Jan.
    Instigated terrorism the road to dictatorship.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    sent you a pm infadel
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Spatel_2
    Spatel_2 Posts: 13 Forumite
    Hi this is a bit complicated but here goes

    Mon 03 Aug 2009
    Departing To Dubai - Manchester EK018 Emirates Airlines

    Tue 04 Aug 2009Departing To:Colombo - Dubai EK348 Emirates Airlines

    Tue 04 Aug 2009 Check-in:The Beach, Negombo
    Deluxe Room -Room and Breakfast (5 nights)

    Mon 10 Aug 2009 Departing To:Maldives -Colombo EK656 Emirates Airlines

    Sun 09 Aug 2009Check-in:Maldives Kurumba Maldives
    Deluxe Room -Room and Breakfast (6 nights)

    Sun 16 Aug 2009Departing To dubai EK656 Emirates Airlines

    Sun 16 Aug 2009Check-in Dubai Burj Al Arab
    Deluxe Suite -Room and Breakfast (3 nights)

    Wed 19 Aug 2009 Departing To:Manchester EK017 Emirates Airlines

    Total £5930 based on 2 adults all economy class flights

    Would like to travel business class as special occasion but prices are a little much:eek:
  • indierocker85
    indierocker85 Posts: 2,082 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £1554
    • Who the quote is from: Olympic Holidays website (Going Places)
    • Is there a booking fee: £1 surcharge for paying by debit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Olympic Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: Machester
    • The Holiday Dates: 6th May - 20th May (14 days)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Napa Plaza, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board
    • Any specific requirements: Resort transfer is included price
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No (Would consider one at a better price)

    Can nobody beat this then?
    Live for what tomorrow has to bring, not what yesterday has taken away
  • Infidel
    Infidel Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    sent you a pm infadel

    Yeah thanks. Though unfortunately, the hol is just a couple of days too late. :(
    Instigated terrorism the road to dictatorship.
  • ginjim
    ginjim Posts: 10,078 Forumite
    * The Quote itself: £1662.00
    * Who the quote is from: portland direct
    * Is there a booking fee:couldnt see any
    * The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tunisia - Skanes - Hotel Sahara Beach
    * The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    * The Holiday Dates: - 11th feb (14 days)
    * The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5/-2 Adults 2 kids 5 and 8 and a baby
    * The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Tunisia - Skanes - Hotel Sahara Beach
    * The Board (self catering/half board etc):all inclusive
    * Any specific requirements: Resort transfer is included price
    * Is an in-flight meal included: not too sure


    thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    what was the dates of travel???
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Infidel
    Infidel Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    what was the dates of travel???

    Who? Me?

    Between 8th-29th January. By that i mean, the hol must be taken in between those dates.
    Instigated terrorism the road to dictatorship.
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