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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote itself: £645 per adult, £30 infant (lara beach, turkey)
    Total Holiday Cost £1,280
    • Who the quote is from: Portland Direct
    • Is there a booking fee: All in
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Portland Direct
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 04/05/10 for 14nts
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 infant (under 2)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Lara Beach Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    • Transfer included: Yes
    Many thanks :T, would consider other 5 star all inclusive hotels in either lara Beach or Belek. Would also consider other dates in early May as long as a Scottish departure.
  • happymumto2
    happymumto2 Posts: 339 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 4 July 2009 at 4:28PM
    The Quote itself: £2730



    Who the quote is from: First choice
    • Is there a booking fee: All in
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    • The Holiday Dates: 16/08/10 for 14nts
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult 2 children 13 and 7
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Turkey Holiday Village, Sarigerme
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    • Transfer included: Yes
    Also using the above holiay details my sister has been quoted £3874 to fly out on the 23/08/10 for 10 nights. They are 2 adults, 3 children aged 12, 10 and 3.

    Would be grateful for a quote on both if possible. Thanks in advance.

    Have been unable to haggle as I can't find anyone else that does it! I even tried to contact hotel direct for a price and I would have booked flights seperately but they don't appear to have a website.

    Also there is another family of 5 flying out on the 23rd for 10 nights, and a family of 3 for 7 nights but don't know their details to request info
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    edited 5 July 2009 at 9:15AM
    The Quote itself: £1124.10


    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: £4.50 cc charge included above
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook / Panorama / Airtours
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 16/1/10 for 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ocean Bay Resort, Gambia
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: Upgraded room
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Transfer included: Yes
    I can book this online for £1124.10 with 4% cashback so am looking to beat £1079.

    Please also quote for B&B at same hotel, price to beat is £872.10 with 4% cashback, so £837.

    Thanks
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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    shedsounds wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £262pp


    Who the quote is from: bookableholidays.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: 1% on debit cards
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unsure
    • The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford (accept any Nothern / Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 22/09/09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Atki Manos Hotel , rethymnon
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inc - interested in any all inc on crete
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Transfer included: yes
    As mention, looking at any all inc, crete or greek islands, anything you can shave off?|
    Can you check your price again as i get £347pp.
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  • I am looking to go to Mexico and stay at the new sensatori hotel and have been quoted 788 pounds person on the 30th of july 09 from birmingham for 2 people for 7 nights.Is this a good price or can it be beaten?
    Thanks
    Tam
  • The Quote itself: £998.00 (2 PEOPLE- A.I)


    Have checked travel republic = 1169.
    Global late deals 1082

    Who the quote is from:
    THOMAS COOK
    • Is there a booking fee: All in
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: t cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 24/9/09 - 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Turkey Belek = Paloma Grida Village
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    • Transfer included: Yes
  • The Quote itself: £594.00 for 2 people - S.C. to Crete
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook online
    • Is there a booking fee: All in
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
    • The Holiday Dates: 21/07/09 for 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Averinos Studios
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Transfer included: Yes
    We were hoping for closer to £250 each for somewhere and thought due to the last minute-ness we would have gotten something but it doesn't look hopeful
  • lijabrty
    lijabrty Posts: 6 Forumite
    Hi there,

    Here are my quote details.

    Fly out Sat 12 Sept from Newcastle Airport and stay for 14 nights.
    Coral Seal Imperial Hotel
    Sharm el Shaik
    1 adult and two children aged 6 and 9.
    1 Twin Room with Private bathroom, balcony, sea view
    No in flight meals
    20kg baggage allowance per person
    Return airport transfers
    Tour Operator is First Choice

    Total Cost £2484.00
  • lijabrty
    lijabrty Posts: 6 Forumite
    edited 7 July 2009 at 12:08PM
    The Quote itself:
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: Sat 12 September for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult and 2 kids aged 6 and 8
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coral Sea Imperial Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: N/A
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • lijabrty
    lijabrty Posts: 6 Forumite
    Sorry forgot to mention that I have been quoted £2484.
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