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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: £440 (Hotel Only)
- Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Holiday Dates: 06 June - 16 June 2009
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 Child aged 2
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Albir Playa Hotel and Spa, Near Benidorm
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
- Any specific requirements: Extra bed/cot for child
I am looking for any better quotes for this hotel....or suggestions for reasonable quality hotel in the Alicante region. Not really interested in being in Benidorm or anywhere too built up.0 -
The Quote itself: £960
Who the quote is from: Thomson (under cutting Portland Direct)
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson / Polynesia Hotel (costa del Sol)
The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
The Holiday Dates: 7 nights, departing 17th May 2009
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 (1 child aged 3)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Polynesia Hotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements: N/A
Is an in-flight meal included: No (only 2 hr flight)0 -
Hi - can anyone beat this quote below?
- The Quote itself: £699.51
- Who the quote is from: First Choice
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
- The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
- The Holiday Dates: 28.3.09 to 04.04.09 7 nts
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2adults 1 child age 8
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Caleta Dorada in Costa Caleta , Fuerteventura
- Board: Self Catering
- Inflight meal: Included
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- The Quote itself:£930.00
- Who the quote is from: Co-op Travel
- Is there a booking fee: Not as far as i can see
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Co-op, Ryannair, Ola Club Cala Llenya
- The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
- The Holiday Dates: 26th May 2009 for 7 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (7 & 5)
- The Hotel: Ola Club Cala Llenya
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
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- The Quote itself:£780.00
- Who the quote is from:First Choice
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Hotel Raga Funchal
- The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
- The Holiday Dates: 27/4/09 to 4/5/ 09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): I would like any nice hotel in Funchal ?
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): B & B
- Any specific requirements: any nice place in Funchal would be ok
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
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The Quote itself:£2153 total for 2
Who the quote is from: Not Certain - quote was given via a staff offer phone line where i work
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomson/Thomas Cook
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 13/7/09 for 2 weeks (could leave on the 14th or 15th too)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Catalonia riviera maya, mexico
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: its for a honeymoon so nice treats!
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
includes 20kg baggage.
If anyone can beat this i'd be very grateful! thanks0 -
- The Quote itself:£1053.60
- Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM
- The departure Airport/Post: MAN to SIN
- The Holiday Dates: Dep 20th Dec 2009. Ret 4th Jan 2010.
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 infant (<2yrs).
- The Hotel: n/a
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flight only
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Many thanks!
I guess not! Booked the above.0 -
Hi
Can anyone beat this price?- The Quote itself: £850pp
- Who the quote is from: Expedia
- Is there a booking fee:
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: British Airways flights
- The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle via Heathrow
- The Holiday Dates: 30 Sept - 6 Oct 2009
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Seaport Hotel
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
- Any specific requirements: day time flights only
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
0 - The Quote itself: £850pp
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Can you beat this?!
The Quote itself: £849 pp
Who the quote is from: 2bookaholiday
Is there a booking fee:No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: LTI Dana Beach, Hurghada, Egypt
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 9/3/09 - 23/3/09
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):LTI Dana Beach Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: N/a
Is an in-flight meal included: Unknown
Any airport, but Birmingham would be preferred.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~starting Nov 2008~
Competition wins:
Earnings:
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Can you beat this?!
The Quote itself: £849 pp
Who the quote is from: 2bookaholiday
Is there a booking fee:No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: LTI Dana Beach, Hurghada, Egypt
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 9/3/09 - 23/3/09
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):LTI Dana Beach Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: N/a
Is an in-flight meal included: Unknown
Any airport, but Birmingham would be preferred.
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