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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • BEAT THIS...

    Can anybody beat this quote for two to Spain, Benidorm, on an all inclusive 4 star 7/8 day holiday in September 2009:
    The Quote itself:
    Flights Total: £166.00
    Hotels Total: £746.70
    Online Discount: £45.64
    Promotion Discount: £9.13
    Flights Total With Discount: £143.18
    Hotels Total With Discount: £723.88

    Total Cost: £867.06

    Who the quote is from: OTBEACH.COM
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Low cost No Frills
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 14th - 22nd September 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults ONLY
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dynastic Hotel, Benidorm (4 STAR)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, don't think so

    Thank you for your help in advance.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    BEAT THIS...

    Can anybody beat this quote for two to Spain, Benidorm, on an all inclusive 4 star 7/8 day holiday in September 2009:
    The Quote itself:
    Flights Total: £166.00
    Hotels Total: £746.70
    Online Discount: £45.64
    Promotion Discount: £9.13
    Flights Total With Discount: £143.18
    Hotels Total With Discount: £723.88

    Total Cost: £867.06

    Who the quote is from: OTBEACH.COM
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Low cost No Frills
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 14th - 22nd September 2009
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults ONLY
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dynastic Hotel, Benidorm (4 STAR)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, don't think so

    Thank you for your help in advance.
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • coupleuk
    coupleuk Posts: 475 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Anyone beat this quote please?

    We've already booked flights with easyjet.


    The Quote itself: £1,847

    Who the quote is from: TravelRepublic

    Is there a booking fee: No

    The Holiday Dates: 29th December 2009 to 6th February 2010

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults

    The Hotel: Sunrise Tirana Aquapark, Sharm el Sheikh

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive

    Any specific requirements: No

    Transfers to/from Hotel: Included

    :beer:
  • Billington
    Billington Posts: 10 Forumite
    Can any one beat my quote for flights to Skiathos in Greece please?

    2 Adults

    LGW to SKIATHOS (Direct flight please)

    Outbound Fri 3rd July 2009

    Return Fri 10th July 2009

    Best so far is with flightline.co.uk £484.00 (for both £242 each)

    Thanks

    Steve
  • angel81
    angel81 Posts: 58 Forumite
    Hi

    Can anyone beat this cruise?

    6th September, 7 day Royal Caribbean cruise on Voyager of the Seas (starting Barcelona). Balcony room £755 per person

    Thanks

    Angela
  • 2 weeks from the 5th to the 19th of september

    2 adults all inclusive

    green garden resort tenerife

    price quoted £1130.89

    quoted by travel republic

    thanks
  • thegolfingdog
    thegolfingdog Posts: 42 Forumite
    edited 22 June 2009 at 9:34PM
    anyone able to beat this quote fo rmy mum and dad?


    • Albuferia, Algarve, Portugal
    • The Quote itself: £732 (£316 per person)
    • Who the quote is from: Teletext
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Holiday.co.uk
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 15 sept to 22 sept (dates are flexable in sept)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tropical Sol Apts (but would consider SolAqua and
      Paraiso de Albufeira)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • j10ml
    j10ml Posts: 1 Newbie
    Anyone beat this quote please?


    The Quote itself: £1,762

    Who the quote is from: TravelRepublic

    Is there a booking fee: No

    The Holiday Dates: 17th August 2009 to 27th August 2009

    The number of people travelling: 2 adults

    The Hotel: Sunrise Tirana Aquapark, Sharm el Sheikh

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive

    Any specific requirements: No

    Transfers to/from Hotel: Included
  • Looking to travel for 1 week either Thurs/Fri/Sat of this week.

    Destination not as important as value, as we only have a budget of £600 total for 2 adults incl food and drink.

    Ready to book now.

    The Quote itself: £299pp

    Who the quote is from: Teletext

    Is there a booking fee: Not sure

    The Holiday Dates: 25th June 2009 (Can also travel 26 & 27 June)

    The number of people travelling: 2 adults

    The Hotel: Sun Beach Resort, Tunisia

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive

    Any specific requirements: Cheap, Hot beach destination, can travel from Gatwick, Bournemouth, or Southampton.

    Transfers to/from Hotel: Not sure, but will be required.

    Many Thanks in advance for anyones assistance.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    anyone able to beat this quote fo rmy mum and dad?


    • Albuferia, Algarve, Portugal
    • The Quote itself: £732 (£316 per person)
    • Who the quote is from: Teletext
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Holiday.co.uk
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 15 sept to 22 sept (dates are flexable in sept)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tropical Sol Apts (but would consider SolAqua and
      Paraiso de Albufeira)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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