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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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You wont get cheaper than this
Thanks
DelQueensferryRoss wrote: »Anyone beat these ? PM Please !- The Quote itself: £238 per person
- Who the quote is from: Self built
- Is there a booking fee: No, other than cc fees
- The departure Airport/Post: Prestwick
- The Holiday Dates: 2nd May - 7 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Santa Susanna Resort or Samba (Lloret de Mar)
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: transfers and baggage included
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
- The Quote itself: £173
- Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
- Is there a booking fee: No, other than cc fees
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 2nd May - 7 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Costa Mar/Aulia Mar (sp), San Antonio
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
- Any specific requirements: transfers and baggage included
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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The specific Ibiza one to meet with friends.
Help appreciated
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.0 -
Hi there...
Could any one beat the quote below:-
Quote provided by Ideal Cruising for 2 week cruise and stay with 1st week on Ocean Village's Emperors & Espresso -with inside cabin. 2nd week stay at Punta del Mar hotel – 4* half board Santa Ponsa, majorca for the 14th of July, 2009. Price quoted = £2385.00
Party size consisting of 2 adults and 1 child aged four.
Many thanks in advance.0 -
Hello
I was wondering if anyone could help? Im trying to book a hotel for 7 nights in June for 2 adults, a 2 year old and a newborn, we're looking for a all inclusive hotel for under £500 if possible. So far the only one i have found is Santa Susana resort but have read very mxed views on this one.
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Have you had a look at the HTOP Santa Susanna? Just had a look on teletext and looking at about £200 per adult in June, the reviews seem better too.0
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Hello, hoping to get to Egypt in Summer hols, can anybody get this holiday cheaper? Thanks for taking the time.
The Quote itself: £2884
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson, Dreams vacation resort. Egypt
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester - Sharm
The Holiday Dates: 30 july - 6 aug
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 rooms, 4 adults 1 child 11 yrs
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dreams Vacation resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inc
Any specific requirements: room 1; 2 adults & 1 child, room 2; 2 adults
Is an in-flight meal included: no, not really needed
this includes free transfers
:j thanks again foor your help0 -
Hi everyone, am hoping someone can beat this!
- The Quote itself: £465 per person
- Who the quote is from: Chris at Complete Travel Solutions
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
- The Holiday Dates: 4th May for 14 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Three Corners El Wekala, Taba, Egypt
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: transfers and baggage included
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

Anyone got anything for this one, please?0 -
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- The Quote itself: £760 each but also able to get 3.5% back from quidco from this price
- Who the quote is from: Expedia
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Flights with Continental,
- The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
- The Holiday Dates: 16th - 23rd May
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel New Yorker, New York City
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): RO
- Any specific requirements:
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
0 - The Quote itself: £760 each but also able to get 3.5% back from quidco from this price
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Appreciate it if someone can have a look at this for me please

- The Quote itself: £5193.85 Total (3% back from Quidco)
- 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: 27TH OCT 14 NIGHTS
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults & 1 Child (Age 3)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Jalousie Plantation - St Lucia
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Upgraded from a sugarmill room to a mountain view villa
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
also do you think i would get a better deal booking a bit later? last year i left it too late and the price went up!
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Can anyone beat this quote for accommodation only at the Carlisle Bay in Antigua?
- it is for hotel only no flights as we are using air miles for flights- The Quote itself: £2500 total (for 2 people)
- Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Carlisle Bay in Antigua
- The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
- The Holiday Dates: departing 25th April back 2nd may (7 nights)
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Carlisle bay Antigua - Garden Suite
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full board with $500 beverage credit
- Any specific requirements: no
- Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
0 - The Quote itself: £2500 total (for 2 people)
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