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  • casevlloyds
    casevlloyds Posts: 206 Forumite
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    dmt13 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: Gran Canaria - Puerto Mogan £1731.24
    • Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Cordial Mogan Valle
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 5-19 August 09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 (2 adults 1 child age 13)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cordial Mogan Valle - 1 bedroom apartment
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: Transfer not included
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    We would like to try and get a reduction on the above price or get half board included if possible. Alternative hotels we are interested in are: Mirador Atlantico; Morasol Suite Apartments or last choice Club Del Mar

    Thanks in advance.
  • shymanuk
    shymanuk Posts: 403 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    not sure in correct place but would like a holiday 1/8/09 anywhere hot for 3 adults 1 child cild aged 9 ive tried looking but cant seem to find anything good , as id normally use a travel shop for 7 nights but havnt travelled much so not sure of nice areas any help would be great or some pointers
    :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
  • sdl811
    sdl811 Posts: 265 Forumite
    edited 10 July 2009 at 10:07PM
    The Quote itself: £1324
    Who the quote is from: Onthebeach
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Imperial Travel Direct I think
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow would also fly from EDN or NCL)
    The Holiday Dates: 23/07/09 (7 Days), any date up to 31st jul is ok
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4, 2 Adts, 2 kids , 15 & 11
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): DON PACO CASTILLA - THB GROUP
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Would like holiday to be 10 - 14 days depending on price
    Is an in-flight meal included: No idea

    No transfer included.
    Signature what signature....
  • dickiemint
    dickiemint Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    San Francisco

    The Quote itself: £1363.79
    Who the quote is from:
    OPODO
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OPODO
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow (LHR)
    The Holiday Dates: 28/08/09 (7 Days), return 04/09/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Inn, Fishermans Wharf
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Virgin Atlantic flts preferred (VS019-VS020)
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Best I can find, varies from this through to £2008 !!
    Thanks in eager anticipation
    dickiemint
  • arthurx1234
    arthurx1234 Posts: 421 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself:£759 pp
    • Who the quote is from:118 Travel via teletext website
    • Is there a booking fee:not sure
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel Aqua De luxe Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates:14 September =28 September
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival)Aqua De luxe Hotel *****
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):HALF BOARD
    • Any specific requirements: NO
    • Is an in-flight meal included:NO
    • Our dates are slightly flexible ie we want to depart 10 - 14 September,so if anyone can get this holiday down to a more reasonable price please pm me
    • arthur
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  • shella_n
    shella_n Posts: 25 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2840.43
    Who the quote is from:
    Travel REpublic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Sultan Gardens resort
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: dept 26/10/09 at 10.05 for 14 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (2 and 5)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sultan Gardens Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Family room with deperate rooms
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    Thank you

  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 11 July 2009 at 8:37PM
    shella_n wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2840.43
    Who the quote is from: Travel REpublic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Sultan Gardens resort
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: dept 26/10/09 at 10.05 for 14 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (2 and 5)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sultan Gardens Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Family room with deperate rooms
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    Thank you
    Can you check this again as i get £3685 with Travelrepublic for the dates you want(26th Oct-9th Nov) in a family room.
    I actually get £2800 just for a week for 26th Oct-2nd Nov.
    Just checked again and the 27th Oct-10th Nov is coming in at the price you quoted.
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  • shella_n
    shella_n Posts: 25 Forumite
    edited 12 July 2009 at 12:08PM
    Hi

    Here is the breakdown of the costing from TR - actually ive just seen what ive done wrong - gave you thr wrong dates - we are going 26 September not October - sorry

    ADULT RETURN264.002528.00CHILD RETURN264.002528.00AIR PASSENGER DUTY40.004160.00FUEL SUPPLEMENT10.00440.00DISCOUNT-297.281-297.28FAMILY ROOM WITH SEPARATE ROOMS GARDEN VIEW (A) +FREE TRANSFER, ALL INCLUSIVE(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)1,783.7111,783.71ACCOMMODATION TOTAL FINANCIAL PROTECTION0.0010.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 2ND ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST CHILD16.00116.00IN-FLIGHT MEAL SUPPLEMENT12.50450.00FREE TRANSFER0.0040.00Total Cost: £2840.43
    Can you check this again as i get £3685 with Travelrepublic for the dates you want(26th Oct-9th Nov) in a family room.
    I actually get £2800 just for a week for 26th Oct-2nd Nov.
    Just checked again and the 27th Oct-10th Nov is coming in at the price you quoted.
  • Hi ,A price of £669pp inc transfers for hilton sharks bay.
    10 night stay 4th November 2009. or 15th November £629
    Hope this helps for you
    Hi, I've been quoted the below after finding it on the internet for £679, could you please help to see if the original price of £679 or lower could be found for this holiday?

    Destination: Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh
    The Quote itself: £790 all in
    Who the quote is from: The Holiday Place
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown tour operator / Thomas Cook airline / Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: November 2nd - November 12th (can be flexible on dates providing they're within the first 3 weeks of November)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: unsure
    I am a Travel Agent My Abta number is D0238. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it but Atol numbers can be checked on the caa website. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • TravelGuru_2
    TravelGuru_2 Posts: 16 Forumite
    edited 12 July 2009 at 1:40PM
    Hi shella , for your details below, i have a price of £2699 inc bags and transfers
    26th september 14 nights 2ad 2 children
    Sultan gardens beach resort -family room with seperate room.

    thanks
    shella_n wrote: »
    Hi

    Here is the breakdown of the costing from TR - actually ive just seen what ive done wrong - gave you thr wrong dates - we are going 26 September not October - sorry

    ADULT RETURN264.002528.00CHILD RETURN264.002528.00AIR PASSENGER DUTY40.004160.00FUEL SUPPLEMENT10.00440.00DISCOUNT-297.281-297.28FAMILY ROOM WITH SEPARATE ROOMS GARDEN VIEW (A) +FREE TRANSFER, ALL INCLUSIVE(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)1,783.7111,783.71ACCOMMODATION TOTAL FINANCIAL PROTECTION0.0010.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 2ND ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST CHILD16.00116.00IN-FLIGHT MEAL SUPPLEMENT12.50450.00FREE TRANSFER0.0040.00Total Cost: £2840.43
    I am a Travel Agent My Abta number is D0238. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it but Atol numbers can be checked on the caa website. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
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