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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi all, first timer so go easy if I make a mistake.
Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya
23/07/09 14 nights AI. For two people.
from Birmingham £1655. P.P.( Portland)
date flexible by a week or so.0 -
Hi all, please message me asap with any better quotes or alternatives! thanks! :T
The Quote itself: £277
Who the quote is from: STA Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Airline: BA
Flight details:
Outbound: London Heathrow-New York JFK
Inbbound: Boston - London Heathrow
(I requested to fly to NY but return from Boston, both direct flights)
The Dates: 04 February 2009 - 28 February 2009
The number of people travelling: 1 Student (23 year old)
The Hotel : Not required. Flights only.
The Board: N/a
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Likely?
Thanks all! Please pm me as soon as, I'm looking to book soon!
Kam
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sent you a private messageHI GUYS:beer:
Holiday to Jamaica, Montego Bay
Date - around 12th May 2009 (dont mind anything in May, as long as not in school hoildays)
2 adults
Flying from Gatwick airport with Virgin Atlantic
Nights - 7 days (dont mind 10 days)
Agent - Monarch Holidays
Hotel - Sunset Beach, Montego Bay
Board Basis - All inclusive
Have been quoted £876 from Monarch Holidays. Prefer to fly with Virgin in order to get luggage allowance, as will be taking things over for my wedding in September 09 (which I am also gonna need help with (sorry guys).
Please pm me with details if you wish.
Thanks guys,
SporterI 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.0 -
I suggest you book this fare
Its very good
Thanks
DelHi all, please message me asap with any better quotes or alternatives! thanks! :T
The Quote itself: £277
Who the quote is from: STA Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Airline: BA
Flight details:
Outbound: London Heathrow-New York JFK
Inbbound: Boston - London Heathrow
(I requested to fly to NY but return from Boston, both direct flights)
The Dates: 04 February 2009 - 28 February 2009
The number of people travelling: 1 Student (23 year old)
The Hotel : Not required. Flights only.
The Board: N/a
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Likely?
Thanks all! Please pm me as soon as, I'm looking to book soon!
KamI 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.0 -
Is this the RIU PALACE PLAYACAR or RIU PALACE RIVIERA MAYA
Sometimes people get mixed up with the two hotels
DelHi all, first timer so go easy if I make a mistake.
Mexico, Riu Palace Riviera Maya
23/07/09 14 nights AI. For two people.
from Birmingham £1655. P.P.( Portland)
date flexible by a week or so.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.0 -
Definately Riu Palace Riviera Maya ( new hotel). have done other palace and tequila. Thanksdelwynsholidaydeals wrote: »Is this the RIU PALACE PLAYACAR or RIU PALACE RIVIERA MAYA
Sometimes people get mixed up with the two hotels
Del0 -
Iv'e Pm'd You0
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- The Quote itself: £472pp
- Who the quote is from: Bookable Holidays
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Hotel Oceanis
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 20th June - 27th June 09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Oceanis,Ixia, Rhodes
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: NO
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Im looking to book something tonight so if anyone can beat this let me know asap.
Dov0 -
Hi all,
I'm currently looking for cruises around late March/April for 10 - 14 nights. Can anyone beat the following for me;- Cruise Name: Eastern Mediterranean
- Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jade
- Cruise Line: NCL
- Destination: Europe, Mediterranean
- Depart Date: 10th April 2009
- Duration: 12 nights
- Price: £671 per person
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- The Quote itself:£906 for all 3
- Who the quote is from:Thomas Cook
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Crete, Bali
- The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
- The Holiday Dates: 2/06/09 - 17/06/09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):3 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Villa Amalia
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
- Any specific requirements: 1 Bed Apartment
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
Many thanks0 - The Quote itself:£906 for all 3
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