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  • lauzjp
    lauzjp Posts: 415 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £896
    Who the quote is from: Internet (Thomas Cook site)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook / Sunrise Holidays Resort Hurghada
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham

    Holiday Destination : Hurghada
    The Holiday Dates: 16th April 2010 (need that long to save / pay for it!) for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sunrise Holidays Resort Hurghada

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

    there is a little catch in that you need to be able to accept electron as payment! :rotfl:


    Am open to suggestions of cheaper dates to go, or even different hotels.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    lwuactys wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £679 each
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates: 13th april to 20th april 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocated on arrival): 3 corners I think (can't really remember)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:no
    • To Egypt, Sharm El Sheik

    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • lsatdown
    lsatdown Posts: 36 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £522 each
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 12th april to 20th april 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocated on arrival): Tamarind
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    To Goa, India
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    is this the only hotel you would stay in

    Thanks
    Del
    lsatdown wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £522 each
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 12th april to 20th april 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocated on arrival): Tamarind
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    To Goa, India
    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.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    lsatdown wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £522 each
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 12th april to 20th april 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocated on arrival): Tamarind
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    To Goa, India

    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • logie28
    logie28 Posts: 323 Forumite
    The Quote itself: Been given quote £852.00
    Who the quote is from: thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester/liverpool blackpool

    Holiday Destination : Benidorm
    The Holiday Dates: 18th july onwards 10 august (any time within school holidays)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (6 years old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): vistamar or paraiso 10

    he Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Is an in-flight meal included , not required



    transfers included as well please...
  • koolcat99
    koolcat99 Posts: 298 Forumite
    Hi
    • The Quote itself: £1729
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: None
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: GLASGOW - ANTALYA
    • The Holiday Dates: 8TH - 23RD SEPT
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS 1 INFANT AGE 1
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TURQUOISE HOTEL SIDE TURKEY
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): ALL INCLUSIVE
    • Any specific requirements: TRANSFERS AND EXTRA BAGGAGE ARE INCLUDED IN THE QUOTED PRICE
    • Is an in-flight meal included: NO NOT NEEDED
    • Thomas cook will not budge on this quote although I am not very good at haggling. We will only go from Glasgow - no other airport. Dates are flexible + - 7 days. Hotel is decided on so is fixed,
    • If someone can get me a better quote wow! I will be forever grateful. Otherwize I am booking it tommorrow.
    • THANKS:)
  • nambola
    nambola Posts: 26 Forumite


    The Quote itself: £3505
    Who the quote is from: First Choice (Greenford) from FC Premier Families brochure
    Is there a booking fee:
    No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Lykia World (Village) Olu Deniz (2 bed Family Room)
    The departure Airport/Post:
    Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 21/05/09 for 7 nights (prefer 23/5/9 though)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Kids (3 & 5)
    Is an in-flight meal included:Unsure

    Also interested in 1-3 weeks later if prices sig lower out of half-term.

    Thanks
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    nambola wrote: »


    The Quote itself: £3505
    Who the quote is from: First Choice (Greenford) from FC Premier Families brochure
    Is there a booking fee:
    No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Lykia World (Village) Olu Deniz (2 bed Family Room)
    The departure Airport/Post:
    Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 21/05/09 for 7 nights (prefer 23/5/9 though)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Kids (3 & 5)
    Is an in-flight meal included:Unsure

    Also interested in 1-3 weeks later if prices sig lower out of half-term.

    Thanks

    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM
    koolcat99 wrote: »
    Hi
    • The Quote itself: £1729
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: None
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: GLASGOW - ANTALYA
    • The Holiday Dates: 8TH - 23RD SEPT
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS 1 INFANT AGE 1
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TURQUOISE HOTEL SIDE TURKEY
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): ALL INCLUSIVE
    • Any specific requirements: TRANSFERS AND EXTRA BAGGAGE ARE INCLUDED IN THE QUOTED PRICE
    • Is an in-flight meal included: NO NOT NEEDED
    • Thomas cook will not budge on this quote although I am not very good at haggling. We will only go from Glasgow - no other airport. Dates are flexible + - 7 days. Hotel is decided on so is fixed,
    • If someone can get me a better quote wow! I will be forever grateful. Otherwize I am booking it tommorrow.
    • THANKS:)
    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.
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