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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • OnTheUp_2-2
    OnTheUp_2-2 Posts: 692 Forumite
    OnTheUp wrote: »
    update price to beat is - £1376


    Sorry should have been £1316 :-) Getting there!!
  • sirgadabout
    sirgadabout Posts: 19 Forumite
    edited 24 June 2009 at 6:32PM
    Hi,



    We are looking to beat the below quote, ideally this holiday but if not something similar, we are flexible with leaving dates between 11/07/09 and 18/07/09.
    • The Quote itself: £570 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Monstertravel.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson - Blue Bay Esmeralda - Playa del Carmen Mexico
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 15/07/09 - 22/07/09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes and transfers
    Thanks,
    Liz
  • joho
    joho Posts: 4,769 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    joho wrote: »
    • The Quote itself:£908
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: Don't think so (deposit payable, credit card charge £6.50)
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/FC?/Marianna
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick(+/- 2/3 days is ok)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Marianna
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):SC (or B&B if it works out cheaper, which oddly seems to happen sometimes!)
    • Any specific requirements:No, i'm easily pleased! NOT!
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No

    Doh! I missed the important stuff! Idiot.:doh:
    This is to Tigaki, Kos on 2nd September 2009.
    If you have nothing constructive to say just move along.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    joho wrote: »
    Doh! I missed the important stuff! Idiot.:doh:
    This is to Tigaki, Kos on 2nd September 2009.
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sachel
    sachel Posts: 20 Forumite
    Can anyone beat my quote please?

    The Quote itself: £2144.33
    Who the quote is from: WWW.OTBEACH.COM
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    THOMAS COOK AIR/SUITE HOTEL ATLANTIS FUERTEVENTURA RESORT
    The departure Airport/Post: LEEDS BRADFORD
    The Holiday Dates: 02/01/2010 - 16/01/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADS/1 CHILD 10YRS/1 INFANT 4 MONTHS
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): SUITE HOTEL ATLANTIS FUERTEVENTURA RESORT
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI/SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE
    Any specific requirements: NO
    Is an in-flight meal included: NOT SURE


    CAN TRAVEL 2ND/3RD JAN FROM LEEDS/HUMBERSIDE/DONCASTER
  • rugbybabe77
    rugbybabe77 Posts: 115 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £1109
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook.com
    • Is there a booking fee:
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airtours/TCX/Sol Milanos Pinguinos
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted - Mahon
    • The Holiday Dates: Fri 10th July - 17th July
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 infant (1)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Sol Milanos Pinguinos, Son Bou
    • Any specific requirements: All Inclusive, Air Con, Pool
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No - but 5kg extra baggage and reserved seats are.
    Thanks
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    sachel wrote: »
    Can anyone beat my quote please?

    The Quote itself: £2144.33
    Who the quote is from: WWW.OTBEACH.COM
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    THOMAS COOK AIR/SUITE HOTEL ATLANTIS FUERTEVENTURA RESORT
    The departure Airport/Post: LEEDS BRADFORD
    The Holiday Dates: 02/01/2010 - 16/01/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADS/1 CHILD 10YRS/1 INFANT 4 MONTHS
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): SUITE HOTEL ATLANTIS FUERTEVENTURA RESORT
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI/SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE
    Any specific requirements: NO
    Is an in-flight meal included: NOT SURE


    CAN TRAVEL 2ND/3RD JAN FROM LEEDS/HUMBERSIDE/DONCASTER
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • paul2468
    paul2468 Posts: 845 Forumite
    Can anyone help me get a better price.
    The Quote.....£1300
    With...Direct Holidays.
    to...Hotel Portaventura Salou...
    7 nights half board
    from 04/06/2010
    from Manchester airport
    2 adults & 1 child age 6
    in flight meals included.

    Date flexible plus or minus 2 days.

    Thanks
  • madkitty
    madkitty Posts: 447 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1020
    Who the quote is from: firstchoice.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: 7th June 2010 (1 week)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marti La Perla, Icmeler, Turkey
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • dg1968
    dg1968 Posts: 62 Forumite
    Hi,

    Looking at going to Marmaris this weekend 3 adults and toddler (2 years old)


    been quoted the below, ideally want to go from DONC but LEEDS and HUMB and MANC will be acceptable too
    • The Quote itself: £257 per person
    • Who the quote is from: A1
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Candan Appt resort
    • The Holiday Dates: 29/06/09 - 06/07/09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults 1 child 2yo
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not needed
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