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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    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

    Sent you a PM if you haven't already booked :D
    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.
    • The Quote itself:£2080
    • Who the quote is from:First choice
    • Is there a booking fee:no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First choice/Thomson airways/Orlando Continental Plaza
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:17th may 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults- 2 kids (9 &11 yrs)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Orlando continental plaza
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):RO, includes car
    • Any specific requirements;no
    • Is an in-flight meal included:yes
    Is this a good deal?- i'd appreciate any thoughts. I'm looking for between 10 nights and 2 weeks- flexible with date provided we are away for 27th may.
    Thankyou

    Anyway help with this- just bumping it up. thanks
  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:£2080
    • Who the quote is from:First choice
    • Is there a booking fee:no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First choice/Thomson airways/Orlando Continental Plaza
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:17th may 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults- 2 kids (9 &11 yrs)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Orlando continental plaza
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):RO, includes car
    • Any specific requirements;no
    • Is an in-flight meal included:yes
    Is this a good deal?- i'd appreciate any thoughts. I'm looking for between 10 nights and 2 weeks- flexible with date provided we are away for 27th may.
    Thankyou

    Anyway help with this- just bumping it up. thanks

    What type of car and ins was there on that quote Salt and Pepper?? Sent you a PM
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £4325.30
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick

    Holiday Destination : St Lucia
    The Holiday Dates: 14th July 2009 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (3 & 5)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coconut bay beach Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    sarah-york wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £4325.30
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick

    Holiday Destination : St Lucia
    The Holiday Dates: 14th July 2009 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (3 & 5)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coconut bay beach Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Will take a look now for you :D
    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.
  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    sarah-york wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £4325.30
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick

    Holiday Destination : St Lucia
    The Holiday Dates: 14th July 2009 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (3 & 5)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coconut bay beach Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    sent you a PM Sarah-york

    :D
    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.
  • femigirl
    femigirl Posts: 35 Forumite
    Hi Guys,

    I want to flight from London to Johannesburg leaving 29 or 30 May 2009, returning on 6 or 7 June 2009 can someone beat the below quote. If the flight 29th May, it has to be a evening flight.

    The Quote itself: £399
    Who the quote is from: Emirates
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow

    Holiday Destination : Johannesburg
    The Holiday Dates: 29th May for a week

    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    I have found flight with ebooker - airline Emirates £399( indirect 17hrs flight)

    Help, any better quotes please, discount codes please
  • nat2607
    nat2607 Posts: 74 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this quote, to be honest we're flexible on hotel/ which Greek island, but we'd like to be near a town with decent nightlife, and be all-inclusive. That's it really, we're three students looking for a week in the sun tbh. Leaving on the 14th June for a week :)
    QUOTE: £301
    FROM: Teletext
    HOTEL: 4* Kavos Sea Gardens
    DEPART: Gatwick
    BOARD: AI
    TRANSFERS: Not included

    I'd appreciate any help at all. Many thanks in advance :D
  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    sarah-york wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £4325.30
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick

    Holiday Destination : St Lucia
    The Holiday Dates: 14th July 2009 for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (3 & 5)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coconut bay beach Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • marke1
    marke1 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture First Post Combo Breaker
    quote £1500
    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).
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