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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    marke1 wrote: »
    Desired destination(s) bulgaria east cost
    Hotel just something like a villa with own pool
    Which airport/ports? Manchester/Liverpool
    Holiday Travel Dates 1st july or around then
    Duration of holiday 7 nights
    Number of people travelling 3 adults 5 kids
    Type of holiday? sun
    Board basis? self
    What your price range is just cheap as
    Whether you require an in-flight meal no
    Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? Not really
    Any specific requirements None

    Thanks in advance to any one who looks into helps me
    You will need to come back with a quote(hence the beat my quote title).
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • bigmantam
    bigmantam Posts: 11 Forumite
    edited 8 May 2009 at 4:37PM
    I have been quoted £1496.40 for 2 people on a basic inside cabin aboard the Island Escape flying from Glasgow on the 12/03/2010 for 7 days. The quote includes drinks package and airport lounge entrance in Glasgow airport. The company the package is with is Thomson. The quote is through my Royalties bank account. Can anyone beat this ???:cool:
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    Sent you a PM
    owen2008 wrote: »
    ORLANDO FOR 3 WEEKS 03 MAY 2010

    The Quote itself: £2160

    Who the quote is from: Virgin / First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Virgin/Quality Inn International
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 03/05/2010 to 24/05/2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Quality Inn International
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Transfers Included
    taking my good lady to orlando for 3 weeks for both our 21st, trying to get the best deal possible before i book it

    many thanks
  • BMAC_3
    BMAC_3 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Don't know if I am in the right place but I am looking for a quote for car hire in America.
    Pick up at SFO 22/5/09 approx 1500.
    Drop off at LAX 12/6/09 approx 1800.
    Looking for a price for a 7 seat SUV, Dodge Durango type.
    1 additional driver. Drivers age 36 and 39.
    I have a quote for £629.00 Can anyone better that?
  • judy2357
    judy2357 Posts: 3,744 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1078

    Would be grateful if anyone could beat this quote - thank you in advance.



    Who the quote is from: Portland
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Portland
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates: 12/07/09-19/07/09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Yaramar Fuengirola Costa del Sol Spain
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes (on ringing them they will include this for the internet price)
    • Transfers Included
    2008£3002009£13002010£15002011£41952012£21942013£1494
    2014£24402015£10222016JAN£20FEB£210MAR£80APR£26tMAYWillowPouchBag£65BathPillowCrCardcover,Curry
    JUN£10m'shakeJULpennywellAUGCameraFootproducts£27SEPMiniBBQOCTB'let£45Jarm£4Jacket£80GoodyBag£40NOVmealfor2Ace,ScarfTotes£100DECChocs,AsterixDVD,DVD&bk

  • danuk
    danuk Posts: 581 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    I have sent you a pm

    Thanks
    Del

    HI

    I am looking for a similar deals but with a child aged 3 at time of holiday. Two adults and a 3 year old flying beginning May 2010 for 3 weeks, prefer car hire too.

    Anyone able to assist with a deal?
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    danuk wrote: »
    HI

    I am looking for a similar deals but with a child aged 3 at time of holiday. Two adults and a 3 year old flying beginning May 2010 for 3 weeks, prefer car hire too.

    Anyone able to assist with a deal?
    You will need to come back with a quote.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Total price for this trip: £293.44 [URL="javascript:CpnD(CpnS,CpnB)"]I have a voucher.[/URL] [URL="javascript:TT(szWC,szCPM,1,280,0,0,'',null);"]tip_icon.gif What's a voucher?[/URL] Only one voucher may be used per purchase. You're not signed in to an account. To use a saved voucher, or to save a voucher to your account, please sign in. I have a voucher.
    I don't have a voucher.
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    1 Review the flight details
    Travelling to Chicagofltitin.gifSat 24-Oct-09 - Expedia Special Fare Bristol (BRS)
    Depart 06:15 to Amsterdam (AMS)
    Arrive 08:40 325 mi
    (523 km)
    Duration: 1hr 25mn KL KL.gif
    Flight: 1046
    Operated by: KLM CITYHOPPER
    3Economy/Coach Class, Meal, Fokker F70
    Amsterdam (AMS)
    Depart 10:30 to Detroit (DTW)
    Arrive 12:50
    Terminal EM 3,927 mi
    (6,320 km)
    Duration: 8hr 20mn NW NW.gif
    Flight: 67
    3Economy/Coach Class, AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-300
    Detroit (DTW)
    Depart 15:10
    Terminal EM to Chicago (MDW)
    Arrive 15:21 228 mi
    (367 km)
    Duration: 1hr 11mn NW NW.gif
    Flight: 1957
    Operated by: COMPASS AIRLINES
    3Economy/Coach Class, E75
    Total distance: 4,480 mi (7,210 km)
    Total duration: 10hr 56min (15hr 6min with connections) Travelling to Bristolfltitin.gifThu 5-Nov-09 - Expedia Special Fare Chicago (ORD)
    Depart 17:00
    Terminal 5 to Amsterdam (AMS)
    Arrive 07:35 +1 day 4,106 mi
    (6,608 km)
    Duration: 7hr 35mn KL KL.gif
    Flight: 612
    3Economy/Coach Class, Meal, Boeing 747-400 fltitin.gifFri 6-Nov-09 - Expedia Special Fare Amsterdam (AMS)
    Depart 10:15 to Bristol (BRS)
    Arrive 10:35 325 mi
    (523 km)
    Duration: 1hr 20mn KL KL.gif
    Flight: 1047
    Operated by: KLM CITYHOPPER
    3Economy/Coach Class, Meal, Fokker F70
    Total distance: 4,431 mi (7,131 km)
    Total duration: 8hr 55min (11hr 35min with connections) Tip: Flight terminals may change. Please confirm the terminal with the airline before leaving for the airport.plus-hot.gifAdd a hotel (12 nights) and save! Available
    Savings
    Flight + Hotel
    total
    [URL="javascript:HI(982552,'2596626989','4.0','','0')"]982552_56_t.jpg[/URL][URL="javascript:HI(982552,'2596626989','4.0','','0')"]Hard Rock Hotel Chicago[/URL]
    On Michigan Avenue and across from Millennium Park ...
    hotstar40.gif Chicago Save £421
    for booking together [URL="javascript:TT(szCSATitle,CSAFmt(rgcsa[0]),1,280,0,0,'',null);"]tip_icon.gif Price details[/URL] [URL="javascript:SCD('982552','2596626989','4.0','0')"]£2331[/URL][URL="javascript:HI(18514,'225957558580','3.5','','1')"]18514_7_t.jpg[/URL][URL="javascript:HI(18514,'225957558580','3.5','','1')"]Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent M...[/URL]
    This 30-story Chicago Hilton is 1 block from the ...
    hotstar35.gif Chicago Save £62
    for booking together [URL="javascript:TT(szCSATitle,CSAFmt(rgcsa[1]),1,280,0,0,'',null);"]tip_icon.gif Price details[/URL] [URL="javascript:SCD('18514','225957558580','3.5','1')"]£2340[/URL][URL="javascript:HI(11076,'6917328568','4.0','','2')"]11076_52_t.jpg[/URL][URL="javascript:HI(11076,'6917328568','4.0','','2')"]Omni Chicago Hotel[/URL]
    The all-suite hotel is located in the center of ...
    hotstar40.gif Chicago Save £467
    for booking together [URL="javascript:TT(szCSATitle,CSAFmt(rgcsa[2]),1,280,0,0,'',null);"]tip_icon.gif Price details[/URL] [URL="javascript:SCD('11076','6917328568','4.0','2')"]£2491[/URL][URL="javascript:CS(0)"]btn_sec.gif[/URL][URL="javascript:CS(0)"]See more flight + hotel[/URL] combinations
    2 Travel insurance options Expedia Travel Insurance
    Expedia Travel Insurance is typically suitable for travel customers who wish to insure themselves for medical emergencies, delayed departures, missed departures, cancellation & curtailment, baggage and other cover, whilst travelling on holiday. Please ensure you have read and understood the services, terms and conditions.
    You can select "No thanks, insurance not required." if you already have appropriate cover elsewhere or if this insurance is not right for you.
    Expedia has not provided you with any advice on whether this product is suitable for you and you need to ensure you are adequately protected on your holiday travels.
    This insurance is for UK residents only and subject to terms & conditions. You may cancel this insurance within 14 days of purchase (refer to cancellation rights). [SIZE=-2]Insurance Options[/SIZE][SIZE=-2]Price for each traveller[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2]Single trip - Cancellation, Medical, Baggage & Other Details[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2]+ £45.00[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2]No thanks, insurance not required.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2]N / A[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2]Add Winter Sports Option to my policy[/SIZE][SIZE=-2]+[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=-2]Re-price will calculate the total of your trip including the Insurance type you selected.[/SIZE]

    3 Review the rules and restrictions
      General Rules

      [*]This is a restricted fare ticket.
      [*]Tickets are non-transferable.
      [*]This fare is non-changeable and non-refundable.
      [*]This fare is not guaranteed until purchase.
      [*]Carriers reserve the right to change the flight schedule at any time prior to departure.

      Note that this trip is priced using a fare which is limited in availability. The itinerary you have selected currently meets the criteria for this fare.However, please note that any changes to this itinerary may cause this fare to be invalidated.

      Refunds and Changes
      This fare is non-refundable.

      Lost Tickets
      Lost tickets are only replaced if the airlines' lost ticket procedures are followed. Lost ticket applications are charged a fee at the airlines' prevailing rates.
      [*]Please read important information regarding airline liability limitations.
      [*]Prices may not include [URL="javascript:myopenNewWindow();"]baggage fees or other fees[/URL] charged directly by the airline.

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      I have read and accept the rules and restrictions. [SIZE=-1](please check the box to continue)[/SIZE] I have read and accept the Travel Insurance services, terms and conditions.
      4 Select a booking option
      [URL="javascript:AddCar()"]btn_def.gifContinue to car selection. [/URL]btn_def.gif Cancel and go to home page.
      Fares are not guaranteed until purchased. [URL="javascript:FLTD('p')"]btn_def.gifChoose and continue to more options. [/URL]Due to the restrictions associated with this fare, tickets must be purchased immediately. It is not possible to reserve this fare for later ticketing. [URL="javascript:FLTD('a')"]btn_sec.gifSave this to my itinerary. [/URL]Insurance is not purchased, seats are not reserved and fare is not guaranteed. btn_sec.gifCancel and go to home page.
    • _amanda__2
      _amanda__2 Posts: 9 Forumite
      Here is the best quote we have gotten so far.

      The Quote itself: £927 includes return flight direct Glasgow - Orlando direct (flyglobespan) and 18 nights in Quality Inn hotel on I-Drive
      Who the quote is from: expedia.co.uk
      Is there a booking fee: Only 3% CC rate.
      The Holiday Dates: 25/8 - 12/9
      The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult for return flight, 2 adults in hotel for duration
      The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Quality Inn
      The Board (self catering/half board etc): self-catering
      Any specific requirements: No
    • inamar
      inamar Posts: 140 Forumite
      Try using this coupons
      http://www.couponshare.com/coupons/Budget.asp
      HTH;)

      BMAC wrote: »
      Don't know if I am in the right place but I am looking for a quote for car hire in America.
      Pick up at SFO 22/5/09 approx 1500.
      Drop off at LAX 12/6/09 approx 1800.
      Looking for a price for a 7 seat SUV, Dodge Durango type.
      1 additional driver. Drivers age 36 and 39.
      I have a quote for £629.00 Can anyone better that?
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