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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Can you travel any other date too apart from the 12th

    maybe the 9th from manchester?

    Thanks
    picklepick wrote: »
    hi del
    it can be any midlands airport really
    thanks for replying
    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.
  • picklepick
    picklepick Posts: 4,048 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    we could travel any time in the first half of september or the end of august but manchetser is a little bit too far.
    What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    kingjs wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £3367 including transfers
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: ? No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin / Hotel Maritim
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
    Holiday Destination: Mauritius
    The Holiday Dates: the quote is based on December 11-20 but I can change +/- 2 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): FB
    Any specific requirements: the price above includes a free upgrade to Deluxe Room
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    I am willing to change airline + hotel if I get a free business class offer such as the one emirates were offering last year


    Sent you a PM
  • njc123
    njc123 Posts: 28 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2083
    Who the quote is from: olympic.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: olympic
    The departure Airport/Post: bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 26th jul 14 nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2ad 1 chd 3yrs
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): silver sands protaras cyprus
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): hb
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    We can also travel late nte 24th or 25th have to be back in brs teatime on the 9th aug. Many Thanks
  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    njc123 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2083
    Who the quote is from: olympic.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: olympic
    The departure Airport/Post: bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 26th jul 14 nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2ad 1 chd 3yrs
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): silver sands protaras cyprus
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): hb
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    We can also travel late nte 24th or 25th have to be back in brs teatime on the 9th aug. Many Thanks

    Hi sent you a PM on this. Beat ur quote. ;)
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are L318X. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • mjonline
    mjonline Posts: 14 Forumite
    If anyone could beat this my fiancee and I would be incredibly grateful, many thanks in advance!


    Please note, there is no flexibilty on the travel dates.
    • The Quote itself: £849 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Telext tv ad
    • Is there a booking fee: 2% when booked with credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Peltours/Monarch/Hyatt Regency
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Holiday Destination: Taba International, Egypt, Hyatt Regency
    • The Holiday Dates: Saturday 20th June - Saturday 4th July 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hyatt Regency
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    • Any specific requirements: Kingsize, Sea Front
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Transfers included: Yes, coach transfers
    We really would like to book this within the next 48hrs so that we can budget effectivly for this, so please be assured that I will be checking my pm's very regularly and will respond quickly to anyone and everyone that can beat this!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I will give this a look

    Thanks
    Del
    mjonline wrote: »
    If anyone could beat this my fiancee and I would be incredibly grateful, many thanks in advance!



    Please note, there is no flexibilty on the travel dates.
    • The Quote itself: £849 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Telext tv ad
    • Is there a booking fee: 2% when booked with credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Peltours/Monarch/Hyatt Regency
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Holiday Destination: Taba International, Egypt, Hyatt Regency
    • The Holiday Dates: Saturday 20th June - Saturday 4th July 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hyatt Regency
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    • Any specific requirements: Kingsize, Sea Front
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Transfers included: Yes, coach transfers
    We really would like to book this within the next 48hrs so that we can budget effectivly for this, so please be assured that I will be checking my pm's very regularly and will respond quickly to anyone and everyone that can beat this!
    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.
  • picklepick
    picklepick Posts: 4,048 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    just edited my 1st post to say we have gone ahead and booked a holiday. thanks to those that tried to beat it for us.
    What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    Sent you a PM


    mjonline wrote: »
    If anyone could beat this my fiancee and I would be incredibly grateful, many thanks in advance!



    Please note, there is no flexibilty on the travel dates.
    • The Quote itself: £849 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Telext tv ad
    • Is there a booking fee: 2% when booked with credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Peltours/Monarch/Hyatt Regency
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Holiday Destination: Taba International, Egypt, Hyatt Regency
    • The Holiday Dates: Saturday 20th June - Saturday 4th July 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hyatt Regency
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    • Any specific requirements: Kingsize, Sea Front
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Transfers included: Yes, coach transfers
    We really would like to book this within the next 48hrs so that we can budget effectivly for this, so please be assured that I will be checking my pm's very regularly and will respond quickly to anyone and everyone that can beat this!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Peltours are closed today they are the only operator who i can see has seats on the 20th

    Unfortunately I wouldnt be able to get anything on this until tomorrow

    There are flights on the 18/22 but not the 20th with anyone

    Thanks
    Del
    mjonline wrote: »
    If anyone could beat this my fiancee and I would be incredibly grateful, many thanks in advance!




    Please note, there is no flexibilty on the travel dates.
    • The Quote itself: £849 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Telext tv ad
    • Is there a booking fee: 2% when booked with credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Peltours/Monarch/Hyatt Regency
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Holiday Destination: Taba International, Egypt, Hyatt Regency
    • The Holiday Dates: Saturday 20th June - Saturday 4th July 2009
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hyatt Regency
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    • Any specific requirements: Kingsize, Sea Front
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Transfers included: Yes, coach transfers
    We really would like to book this within the next 48hrs so that we can budget effectivly for this, so please be assured that I will be checking my pm's very regularly and will respond quickly to anyone and everyone that can beat this!
    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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