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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • mikey_D
    mikey_D Posts: 60 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Yes, this is a full package
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I suggest you book this now that is really really good!!!!!
    mikey_D wrote: »
    Yes, this is a full package
    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
    sorry not a beat my quote but question for Sloppychops

    Sloppychops have you heard of a company called www.holidaysinspain.com? I can get the dates for 240 euros (approx £224) but haven't heard them mentioned on here they are ATOL protected if I book on credit card will I be ok? Unless you can find me a better deal but I have been looking everywhere!
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • mickog
    mickog Posts: 230 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Is it possible to beat this price or is this a good deal . We are not to bothered about exact dates. would be ok anytime between mid-may to july would be nice.thanks for any advice,

    The Quote itself: £1.515
    Who the quote is from: independent
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: imperial travel
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 19th may
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages) 2 adaults 1 teen
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): rehana sharm resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: near to beach if poss
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    How old is the child please?

    I will look into this for you but need the child age

    Thanks
    Del
    mickog wrote: »
    Is it possible to beat this price or is this a good deal . We are not to bothered about exact dates. would be ok anytime between mid-may to july would be nice.thanks for any advice,

    The Quote itself: £1.515
    Who the quote is from: independent
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: imperial travel
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 19th may
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages) 2 adaults 1 teen
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): rehana sharm resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: near to beach if poss
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    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.
  • Pinky00_2
    Pinky00_2 Posts: 21 Forumite
    I am looking to visit Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Fransico this coming August, I know when and where and here are the quotes I have got:
    • The Quote itself: £2334 (in total for 2 people)
    • Who the quote is from: (Expedia for flights and directly via hotels websites)
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin for the flights.
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: Departing on 2nd August, returning on 14th August
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): MGM Grand (Las Vegas), Elan Modern Hotel (Los Angeles), Westin Market Street (San Fransisco).
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only (all hotels)
    • Any specific requirements: Would like breakfast included if possible. Also need a car to drive from LV to LA and LA to SF.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    My Local First Choice have given me a price of £2660 for the above trip including car hire.

    I would appreciate it if anyone could give me any advice on how to get the price down slightly!
    Pinky
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    I suggest you book this now that is really really good!!!!!

    It staggers me that they even had to ask!!!! I just hope it wasn't gone by the time they went back to book.
  • LULULU1
    LULULU1 Posts: 462 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hello, we are looking to have a 2 week holiday in Cuba in late November early December on the dates below. We would also like to stay in Havanna for 2 nights but can organise that ourselves when out there. Can travel on any dates from 13th November to 18th November. Can anybody beat the quote below. Many thanks in advance.
    • The Quote itself: £2625
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: travel out on any date on 15th November return on 29th November.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blau Varadero Cuba
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Fully Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    LULULU1 wrote: »
    Hello, we are looking to have a 2 week holiday in Cuba in late November early December on the dates below. We would also like to stay in Havanna for 2 nights but can organise that ourselves when out there. Can travel on any dates from 13th November to 18th November. Can anybody beat the quote below. Many thanks in advance.
    • The Quote itself: £2625
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: travel out on any date on 15th November return on 29th November.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blau Varadero Cuba
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Fully Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    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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