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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi there
Was wondering if anyone is able to beat this price: -
The Quote itself: £3529
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
Holiday Destination : Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
The Holiday Dates: 26th October 2009 for 7 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 children (3, 11 & 15)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Park Inn Resort Sharm El Sheikh
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Unfortunately, we have to go in school holidays. We could change the date slightly but only by a day either side.
Thanks in advance
Whitters030 -
Whitters03 wrote: »Hi there
Was wondering if anyone is able to beat this price: -
The Quote itself: £3529
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
Holiday Destination : Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
The Holiday Dates: 26th October 2009 for 7 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 children (3, 11 & 15)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Park Inn Resort Sharm El Sheikh
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Unfortunately, we have to go in school holidays. We could change the date slightly but only by a day either side.
Thanks in advance
Whitters03
will take a look now for youI 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.0 -
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DelWhitters03 wrote: »Hi there
Was wondering if anyone is able to beat this price: -
The Quote itself: £3529
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
Holiday Destination : Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
The Holiday Dates: 26th October 2009 for 7 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 children (3, 11 & 15)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Park Inn Resort Sharm El Sheikh
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Unfortunately, we have to go in school holidays. We could change the date slightly but only by a day either side.
Thanks in advance
Whitters03I 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 -
Sent you a PM
Thanks
DelTBeckett100 wrote: »Hello we are planning a holiday as follows. We got this quote from Thomas Cook website
Who the quote is from: THOMASCOOK WEB
The Quote itself:£3122.48
* Is there a booking fee: No
* The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
* The departure Airport/Post: LGW
* The Holiday Dates: 01/11/2009 to 08/11/2009*
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 Adults + 1 CHILD (AGE 0) plus 1 Child age 2
* The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Playa Blanca, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
* The Board (self catering/half board etc): all iNC
* Any specific requirements: 3 x i bed apts
* Is an in-flight meal included: Nope* Transfers IncludedI 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 -
TBeckett100 wrote: »Hello we are planning a holiday as follows. We got this quote from Thomas Cook website
Who the quote is from: THOMASCOOK WEB
The Quote itself:£3122.48
* Is there a booking fee: No
* The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
* The departure Airport/Post: LGW
* The Holiday Dates: 01/11/2009 to 08/11/2009*
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 Adults + 1 CHILD (AGE 0) plus 1 Child age 2
* The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Playa Blanca, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
* The Board (self catering/half board etc): all iNC
* Any specific requirements: 3 x i bed apts
* Is an in-flight meal included: Nope* Transfers Included
Sent you a pm."Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."0 -
The Quote itself: £1174.50
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
Holiday Destination : Salou
The Holiday Dates: 29 August - 5 September
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & a 9 year old
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):H10 Salou Princess
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Is an in-flight meal included: no
The departure can be from north east, west and east midlands. Dates are flexible within school holidays up to returning no later than 6 September. Thanks in advance.
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Sent you a PMTBeckett100 wrote: »Hello we are planning a holiday as follows. We got this quote from Thomas Cook website
Who the quote is from: THOMASCOOK WEB
The Quote itself:£3122.48
* Is there a booking fee: No
* The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
* The departure Airport/Post: LGW
* The Holiday Dates: 01/11/2009 to 08/11/2009*
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 Adults + 1 CHILD (AGE 0) plus 1 Child age 2
* The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Playa Blanca, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
* The Board (self catering/half board etc): all iNC
* Any specific requirements: 3 x i bed apts
* Is an in-flight meal included: Nope* Transfers Included0 -
Hi
We would like a flight only from UK to Seychelles. Had an online quote on £1236.20, can anyone beat this please
Desired destination(s) Seychelles
Hotel Flight Only
Which airport/ports? Man, Lon
Holiday Travel Dates as late as poss on 22nd October
Duration of holiday 10 nights
Number of people travelling 2 Adults 1 child- age 10
What your price range is As cheap as chips!
Whether you require an in-flight meal no
Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? prefer not unless inc in price
Any specific requirements NoneI haven't got one!0 -
- The Quote itself: £3289
- Who the quote is from: Online cruise agent (preffered travel)
- Is there a booking fee: not sure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: cruise line Royal carribean, jewel of the seas
- The departure Airport/Post: bristol
- The Holiday Dates: 1st of feb 2010 for 11 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child aged 11
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): inside cabin
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): full board
- Any specific requirements: no
- Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure but doesnt matter
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- The Quote itself: £1830.75
- Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Holidays/Virgin Atlantic
- The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick to Las Vegas
- The Holiday Dates: 27th July 2009-1st August 2009
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Paris
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
- Any specific requirements: None
- Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure
(May sound cheesy, but may look to get married when there!)Trying my hardest to change...Mummy to a beautiful princess born 06/11/110
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