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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Is this the 5 star hotel? also it is based on half board?
    Thanks
    Del
    L.L wrote: »
    (perhaps need some advise too as holiday not until 2010, has to be specific hotel as going to a friends wedding!

    The Quote itself: £2074.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: yes, £30pp
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson, St George Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    Holiday Destination : Cyprus
    The Holiday Dates: April 7th 2010 (14 nights but I'll look at 7 if the date includes 15th!)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults,
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): St George Hote, Paphos
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AL
    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.
  • L.L_2
    L.L_2 Posts: 337 Forumite
    delwynsholidaydeals wrote: »
    Is this the 5 star hotel? also it is based on half board?
    Thanks
    Del


    5 star thomsons/4 star official, based on All inclusive. Thanks.
    Lynzie Lou :dance:
  • Hayleybird
    Hayleybird Posts: 36 Forumite
    casevlloyds wrote: »
    Sent you a PM

    You have a pm :o)
    **Pigsback Piggy Points - £10.81**
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    :j
  • RookeyDooks_2
    RookeyDooks_2 Posts: 6 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2,880 inclusive
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (Online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Riu
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 22nd April or 29th April '09 (or early May)
    Duration: 14 nights (although Thomson shows it as 15 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Kids - (Age 8 & 12)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Yucatan (Mexico Playacar)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: Yes

    The dates are not fixed but would like to travel Late April, early May. Also there are 2 sister hotels, Tequila and Playacar, either of these two are fine.

    Many thanks for your time.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 15 April 2009 at 10:18AM
    sent you a PM beat your quotes, managed to get you on some premier seating too

    Thanks
    Del
    RookeyDooks wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2,880 inclusive
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (Online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Riu
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 22nd April or 29th April '09 (or early May)
    Duration: 14 nights (although Thomson shows it as 15 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 Kids - (Age 8 & 12)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Yucatan (Mexico Playacar)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: Yes

    The dates are not fixed but would like to travel Late April, early May. Also there are 2 sister hotels, Tequila and Playacar, either of these two are fine.

    Many thanks for your time.
    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.
  • gp1000gp
    gp1000gp Posts: 2 Newbie
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1530 total
    Who the quote is from: flightsandrooms.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown/easyjet/sensimar seaside resort and spa
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 9th June or 19th April '09
    Duration: 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 infant (Age 21 months)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): sensimar seaside resort and spa Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Cot
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: No

    Room quoted for is family room with sliding door.

    Dates of travel and be upto a couple of days later.

    Thanks

    Gary
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I will take a look at this now Gary

    Thanks
    Del
    gp1000gp wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1530 total
    Who the quote is from: flightsandrooms.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown/easyjet/sensimar seaside resort and spa
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 9th June or 19th April '09
    Duration: 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 infant (Age 21 months)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): sensimar seaside resort and spa Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Cot
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: No

    Room quoted for is family room with sliding door.

    Dates of travel and be upto a couple of days later.

    Thanks

    Gary
    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.
  • cathys1_2
    cathys1_2 Posts: 357 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £ 5876
    Who the quote is from: Internet - first choice website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First choice / Thomson / Paraiso Lindo
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 20th March 2010
    Duration: 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 children 6 & 3yrs
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: Yes

    I can be semi flexible on dates - travel after, but not before!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Beat your quote

    Thanks
    Del
    cathys1 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £ 5876
    Who the quote is from: Internet - first choice website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First choice / Thomson / Paraiso Lindo
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 20th March 2010
    Duration: 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 children 6 & 3yrs
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Paraiso Lindo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: Yes

    I can be semi flexible on dates - travel after, but not before!
    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.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Gary

    If you can get this room type at this cost I would book it as its around 1500 just for the room

    Maybe this could be beaten on standard but not this room

    Thanks
    Del
    gp1000gp wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1530 total
    Who the quote is from: flightsandrooms.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown/easyjet/sensimar seaside resort and spa
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 9th June or 19th April '09
    Duration: 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 infant (Age 21 months)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): sensimar seaside resort and spa Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Cot
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers Included: No

    Room quoted for is family room with sliding door.

    Dates of travel and be upto a couple of days later.

    Thanks

    Gary
    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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