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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • mattt9999 wrote: »
    Hi Can anyone beat this?

    The Quote itself: £1515 per person
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: cc 2%
    The Hotel: Excellence Playa Mujeres
    The departure Airport: Gatwick(Though we're flexible)
    Holiday Destination : Mexico
    The Holiday Dates: 24/09 to 8/09 (Though we're flexible)
    The number of people travelling : 4 adults
    The Hotel : 5*
    The Board : AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Flight upgrade to premium

    Many thanks


    I have PM'ed you
  • Steph_W
    Steph_W Posts: 29 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1506
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: None
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 12/05/09-23/05
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sensatori/Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full board
    Any specific requirements: Suite preferable
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Many Thanks
  • itsonlyjon wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £363pp
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: None
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 16/3-23/3
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Las Olas
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board (would prefer SC/B&B)
    Any specific requirements: Alternative hotel on same island considered. Prefer to depart Sunday March 15 or Monday March 16
    Is an in-flight meal included: ?

    Any quotes gratefully received. We are ready to book!

    Cheers
    Jon

    messaged you
  • rev_henry
    rev_henry Posts: 4,965 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone do me anything on this?
    • The Quote itself: £450ppn
    • Who the quote is from: UK travel Shop
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/ Thomas Cook airlines/ramla bay hotel, marfa bay, malta
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 14th - 21st April 09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3; 1 adult, 1x16 year old, 1x17
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ramla Bay hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No transfers required, two rooms required.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no, and don't want.
    Thank you!
  • peddy
    peddy Posts: 137 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £570.60 (£285.30 pp)
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 3rd Sep - 10th Sep
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Village Panorama Hotel, Agia Pelagi
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Alternative hotel considered as long as it has good reviews
    Is an in-flight meal included: no


    Any quotes greatly appreciated
  • andyd
    andyd Posts: 112 Forumite
    100 Posts
    The Quote itself: £1775
    Who the quote is from: Co-Op Travel
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 4-11 Oct 2009 (approx 2 days either side if signif cheaper)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (8 and 5)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Lara Beach/Royal Wings/Barut Lara
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Any of the 3 hotels considered, as all quoted similar prices. Family Room.
    Is an in-flight meal included: not sure but not needed anyway


    Any quotes very much appreciated
  • Sent you a PM
    andyd wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1775
    Who the quote is from: Co-Op Travel
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 4-11 Oct 2009 (approx 2 days either side if signif cheaper)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (8 and 5)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Lara Beach/Royal Wings/Barut Lara
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Any of the 3 hotels considered, as all quoted similar prices. Family Room.
    Is an in-flight meal included: not sure but not needed anyway


    Any quotes very much appreciated
    • The Quote itself: 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS AT ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT BARBADOS £505 EACH TOTAL ...£2020
    • Who the quote is from: HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT /VIRGIN
    • The departure Airport/Post: GATWICK
    • The Holiday Dates: 22 -29TH APRIL 09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS (11 AND 15 )
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ALL SEASONS EUROPA
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SELF CATERING
    • Any specific requirements: 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
    • Is an in-flight meal included:YES
    • The Quote itself: 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS AT ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT BARBADOS £505 EACH TOTAL ...£2020
    • Who the quote is from: HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT /VIRGIN
    • The departure Airport/Post: GATWICK
    • The Holiday Dates: 22 -29TH APRIL 09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS (11 AND 15 )
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ALL SEASONS EUROPA
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SELF CATERING
    • Any specific requirements: 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
    • Is an in-flight meal included:YES
    • The Quote itself: 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS AT ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT BARBADOS £505 EACH TOTAL ...£2020
    • Who the quote is from: HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ALL SEASONS EUROPA RESORT /VIRGIN
    • The departure Airport/Post: GATWICK
    • The Holiday Dates: 22 -29TH APRIL 09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS 2 KIDS (11 AND 15 )
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ALL SEASONS EUROPA
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SELF CATERING
    • Any specific requirements: 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
    • Is an in-flight meal included:YES
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